• 1 March 20215 reasons why your best talent quitsFrom our personal experience with coaching over 300 young and promising talents, there are five common problems in organizations that make young...
• 23 February 2021How my life changed after graduating in IT (VIDEO)In this interview, Software Engineer Jochen shared his journey from the moment he graduated as an IT student up until today. Some of the topics he...
• 16 February 2021Is our health more important than our privacy?We recently invited privacy activist and director at the Ministry of Privacy Matthias Dobbelaere-Welvaert to give our Exellysts an online keynote...
• 9 February 2021What do these people actually do? 17 IT function titles explainedWe get it, the spectrum of IT jobs is a broad one and navigating through this sea of function titles isn’t always easy. So, if you’re looking for a...
• 3 February 2021Exellys on tour – Meet us at your (virtual) job fairHere’s a (pretty lengthy) list of all the (virtual) job fairs and events we’re doing in the upcoming weeks and months. So grab your calendar, start...
• 23 January 202125 ways to boost your productivity in 2021As work productivity resolutions are near the top of most professionals’ lists, we thought we’d offer a helping hand. We’ll discuss 25 ways that...
• 20 January 2021Organizing talent management in the remote ageThe corona pandemic has forced every organization to rethink the way they work. Almost overnight, homeworking has become the new standard. But what...
• 12 January 2021Why energy management is the secret to better workIn the competitive business world of today, where organizations are demanding ever-higher performance from their teams, we need something that can...
• 5 January 20217 last minute study tips that actually workIf you’re a student, January and June usually mean one thing; exam time! If you’re feeling stressed, here are some tips for last-minute efficiency...
• 18 December 20205 awesome last-minute Christmas gifts for your techie friendsStill wondering what to get your techie friend or loved one this Christmas? Well, stop stressing because we’ve got you covered!
• 24 November 2020Burrito’s and learning (part 2)In our previous ‘Burrito’s and learning’ blog, we discussed some of the basic tips that we’ve picked up in our switch to online training. We’ll...
• 23 November 2020Burrito’s and learning (part 1)We take a lot of pride in our training programs, but just like everyone else, we were forced to switch it up over these last few months. Here’s how...
• 10 November 20205 Career killers you need to avoidYou have probably worked hard to achieve your current career status. Coming so far, the last thing you want, is to make a mistake that ruins all...
• 12 October 20207 things no one will tell you about salary negotiationHow do you ask for a raise and actually get one? Whether you’re starting a new job, are up for a promotion at your current employer, or just don’t...
• 30 September 2020Roadmap for a Digital Future in BelgiumBelgian companies need help to focus on digitalization. So it’s time to come up with a pragmatic action plan, packed with concrete initiatives to...
• 8 September 2020How to make the most out of your final year as a studentHow do you find the perfect balance between enjoying the last of your ‘student-life’ as much as possible and making sure that you graduate with the...
• 11 August 2020How to discover a company’s actual cultureIn order to really get to know a company’s culture, you’re going to have to go beyond the about us-section on their website. The best way to learn...
• 5 August 2020My journey from Industrial Engineering graduate to Chapter LeadMeet Lore Donné! After graduating as an Industrial Engineer, she joined Exellys in September of 2018 as a Full Stack Developer. Here, she shared...
• 2 August 20208 Things I wish I knew before I started my first jobAre you a recent grad about to start your first ‘proper’ job? If so, we understand just how you feel. The anticipation. The nerves. The excitement....
• 15 July 2020Introducing a talent development strategy in your organizationCultivating a thriving learning culture is a delicate balance between formal training and supportive coaching: and employees are what make an...
• 7 July 2020A LinkedIn starter’s guide for graduatesOver 90% of hiring managers use LinkedIn to look for recruits and the professional networking platform is only gaining in popularity. So when it...
• 29 June 20206 things to do at work before leaving on vacationTaking time away from the office is a fantastic way to lower your stress levels, improve your productivity, and boost your mood. But if you aren’t...
• 22 June 2020Why you aren’t coaching employees to excellenceMany organizations expect senior leaders and middle managers just like you to take up these coaching roles. But you have the feeling that you’re...
• 11 June 2020Why talent development matters on the jobAs a CEO, team lead or hiring manager, talent development should be one of the cornerstones of your working philosophy. But what is the tangible...
• 8 June 2020How to handle (exam) stressIt’s natural to feel overwhelmed with stress every once in a while. But it’s important to remember that everyone’s in the same boat and you...
• 3 June 2020I’m about to graduate. What’s next?Almost graduated? If you’re feeling a bit lost about which direction to head in, here are some top tips for starting the next chapter of your life...
• 27 May 2020Why it’s hard to find talent (and how to solve it)With only a limited number of yearly graduates with a tech related background, it’s safe to say that tech talent isn’t growing on trees. But why...
• 19 May 2020Hocus Focus: Six ways to concentrate betterLiving in an ‘always-connected’ world has made life more demanding and stressful than ever, with infinite diversions nothing more than a click or...
• 5 May 2020How Business Engineer Viktor became a BI ConsultantLet us introduce to you, Viktor Van Beersel. A 25-year-old BI Consultant who calls himself a true social animal and values contact with other...
• 27 April 2020If you don’t give your employees a chance, they will go look for it elsewhereEven if you don’t see them immediately, there are several valid reasons why it’s often better to promote from within, instead of relying on...
• 20 April 20205 learning platforms to sharpen your skills while staying at home“Never waste a good crisis”, a saying you probably heard more than once since the coronavirus outbreak started. But wasting away your time with...
• 15 April 2020How to find a job during a pandemicIf you’re approaching graduation or are on the lookout for a new challenge, the coronavirus pandemic may have got you wondering, “Should I even...
• 6 April 2020From engineering student to technical consultant – Meet CasperLet’s meet Casper, a 22-year old who is really interested in traveling and exploring other cultures, he’s a great communicator and an awesome...
• 30 March 20207 office pranks to try out this April Fool’s (or the next one)With April Fool’s coming up you might be still looking for some office prank inspiration. Keep on reading for some of the internet’s greatest...
• 17 March 2020Tech-related tv-shows to binge watch your way through quarantineYou did your absolute best to postpone this for as long as possible, but you can’t take it anymore. It’s time to binge-watch your way through this...
• 16 March 2020How to prepare for a job interview through SkypeWhatever the reason, you received an invitation for a job interview. But then the Corona virus happens, nobody's shaking hands anymore and the job...
• 15 March 2020The do’s and don’ts of office pranksHow do you make sure that you don’t turn your office prank into a career limiting move? We listed some easy to remember do’s and don’ts, so that...
• 11 March 2020How to work from home more efficientlyChances are your employer recently asked you to start working from home. Whether you work from home fulltime, once a week, or just every once in a...
• 10 March 2020Why you need to start thinking exponentiallyThe ability to think exponentially is one of the most important skills for those looking to succeed in today’s tough economic climate. We need to...
• 6 March 2020How to survive as a woman in techA few weeks ago, we invited 4 top leading ladies to have a round table session with some of our female Exellysts. They took the time to share their...
• 24 February 2020Google Hash Code 2020: The Exellys editionSince we’re always in the mood for a challenge, we registered our office bar as one of the more than 700 official hashcode hubs.
• 18 February 2020The art of making a job fair worthwhileHere is a common misconception about job fairs. A lot of people seem to think that a job fair is just meant to be ‘strolled around’, to get a...
• 4 February 20206 easy ways to make your CV stand outAre you graduating this year? Or are you on the lookout for a new challenge? Spoiler alert: Even if you’re being spammed by recruiters on a daily...
• 29 January 2020How stepping out of your comfort zone can become an eye-opening experienceExellyst Katrien Meessens recently wrapped up her StreetwiZe expedition. During three days, the Exellysts are brought in contact with boys and...
• 23 January 2020Projective acquires majority stake in ExellysProjective acquires the majority of the shares of Exellys. Raf Seymus, current CEO and founder of Exellys, joins the board of Projective and...
• 20 January 20207 (tech) conferences we’re looking forward to in 2020If you want to improve yourself, attending a conference every now and then can make a difference for your business and career. We’re anticipating...
• 6 January 2020I spent over an hour dangling from a cliff, and this is what I learned about leadershipHave you ever wondered what it's like to join one of our Grow Smart kickoff weekends? Well, our digital growth marketeer Pieter Mijnendonckx...
• 3 December 2019How to adopt the 7 habits of highly effective peopleDo you want to be more successful in life? Are looking for a way to stand out from the herd? If you’re looking for ways to improve yourself, the...
• 25 November 2019An Exellys Intern story: How a taste of ‘company life’ can make an impactExellys matches the finest tech talent with ambitious companies. Not only for recent graduates and young professionals but students as well. This...
• 11 November 2019Web Summit 2019: Our key take aways (Part 2)It’s a wrap! After a spending a couple of days in Portugal for Web Summit 2019, this is what several of our consultants will remember…
• 11 November 2019Web Summit 2019: Our key take aways (Part 1)It’s a wrap! After a spending a couple of days in Portugal for Web Summit 2019, this is what several of our board members, key clients and trusted...
• 6 November 201910 ways to become better at presentingYou may not be the world’s best public speaker, but the following ten tips will help you improve the quality of your presentations, whether you are...
• 30 October 2019How to survive your first conferenceIf you’re about to pop your conference cherry, it’s natural to feel a little anxious. You may be worried about what to wear, feel stressed about...
• 28 October 2019Exellys is Antwerp’s most promising SME of the yearLast week Unizo selected Exellys as Antwerp’s most promising SME of the year. We’re very happy with this recognition and extremely proud of the...
• 16 October 2019How to drastically improve young workforce retention1/3 of new starters changes employers in the first year... If you’re an employer, and these stats don’t worry you, you’re obviously doing something...
• 14 October 2019How to give feedback to your managerIf you’re fresh from school and new on the job, you may feel insecure about giving feedback. If something’s bothering you, you may not know the...
• 8 October 2019Why you should focus on sharpening your presentation skillsWhether you’re presenting your ideas to a prospect or pitching a new app in the boardroom, strong presentation skills are a must for both sales...
• 30 September 2019This Exellyst created an AI course without a line of codeEver heard of Udemy? Well, Data scientist and Exellys consultant Domien Van Damme is a big fan of the platform and recently even created his very...
• 24 September 20193 Rules for scaling your team for greatnessDigitalization is forcing companies to innovate rapidly. Tech trends are forcing organisations to become leaner and more efficient while at the...
• 21 September 2019How Hendrik became a traveling SAP Business AnalystHendrik knew he wanted to do ‘something with IT and business’ after graduating. And possibly with lots of traveling because he wants to nourish his...
• 20 September 2019Rutger: From computer science graduate to technical consultantThey say first impressions are the most important. So, when Rutger discovered Exellys and everything we stand for, he kept in touch. Because he...
• 19 September 2019How Maxim became an IT system administratorIn September 2017 Maxim started working at Melexis as an IT System Administrator and proud Exellyst. He made what he considers the best decision...
• 18 September 2019Steven: From engineering student to front-end developerSurviving your final months as a student, graduating, finding a job that you like and still finding the time to have something that looks like a...
• 17 September 2019How Mara from Romania became a Full stack Java Developer in BelgiumWhat if we were to offer you an international professional adventure? Would you hesitate? Mara seized the opportunity and relocated all the way...
• 10 September 2019How to build a great(er) teamAs a manager, you know first-hand how crucial, yet difficult, it is to foster and promote great teamwork among a group of professionals. Teamwork...
• 30 August 2019Bridging the generation gap in your workplaceFor the first time in history, four generations can be found around the meeting table. Each with their own style and preferences, their...
• 26 August 2019Glass ceilings are made to be brokenA few weeks ago, Exellys and CIOnet joined forces and organized a ‘Women in Tech’ event. 4 business savvy women shared their stories on the battles...
• 20 August 2019Spotify’s Engineering Culture: An introductionSince its launch in 2008, Spotify has grown exponentially to account for an estimated 40 percent of the global music streaming market. To reach...
• 8 August 2019How to future proof your business using Horizon ScanningGiven the scale and scope of current changes, how can future leaders thrive and prosper in the coming years? That was the question that futurist...
• 1 August 2019Netflix’s The Great Hack: A Modern Day Horror StoryEven if you’re very familiar with data tracking, it’s hard to find Netflix’s new documentary The Great Hack anything short of terrifying. Like a...
• 23 July 2019Why this is the book you should read on your next holidayIf you’re starting to think about which books to take to the beach this year, we suggest 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by renowned historian...
• 15 July 20196 tips for getting the most out of your internshipDoing an internship over the summer? Internships may not come with much power or allure, they can be a fantastic way to earn professional...
• 24 June 2019Why Unity is one of the best game engines for beginnersThinking about getting started with game development but don't know where to start? We suggest Unity and here are five reasons why!
• 20 June 20197 video’s to show you what working at Exellys is really like…Every week we publish another blogpost. But what of instead of telling, we showed you what we’re all about? We browsed through our YouTube channel...
• 17 June 2019How to think more productivelyA while ago, Functional Analyst Jolien Jackers took the time to write a blogpost on the Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy or REBT in short. How do...
• 3 June 2019How this Functional Analyst is working on the most innovative projectsLet’s meet Giani-Luigi Driesen, curious to say the least and passionate about football and all things digital. He likes to learn, whether it’s...
• 27 May 2019How 40 consultants hacked the future of work1 challenge, 40 motivated Exellysts, 1.576 post-its (give or take) and potentially a beer or two. The perfect recipe for the first edition of...
• 21 May 20199 Career lessons to learn from Game of ThronesThat was it, Game of Thrones is over. After 71 episodes it turns out, Game of Throne’s biggest ‘gotcha’ was that between all the violence, nudity...
• 17 May 2019Exellys is IT Sourcing Company of the YearLast night we attended the 20th edition of the Datanews Awards and became IT Sourcing Company of the Year. This award wants to honor companies who...
• 13 May 2019How Maxim made it from Functional Analyst to Product OwnerMaxim Van Aert is an ambitious Product Owner at ING. He is leading a team, making important changes within the company and is always able to take...
• 11 May 2019Exellys’ Company CultureWe aim to foster a tight-knit company culture where young and like-minded peers share common ground. Our culture is open, hardworking and lots of...
• 7 May 20197 soft skills you need in today’s business worldYou’ve mastered all the skills and knowledge required to get a degree, but will that be enough to help you land your first job? Probably not. So...
• 23 April 2019What you need to remember from Stack Overflow’s 2019 Developer SurveyFor nine years, Stack Overflow has fielded an annual global survey asking tens of thousands developers about their opinions on a wide variety of...
• 9 April 2019SingularityU Spain Summit: Our Founder’s favourite talks & take awaysA while ago, our Founder & CEO Raf Seymus hopped on a plane to Spain to attend the Singularity University Summit in Madrid, a two-day conference...
• 2 April 2019Companies will have to create radical digital sustainabilityIndustry 4.0 is ushering in a new era of exponential change, rapid disruption and regulatory challenges on a scale never seen before. But Raf...
• 28 March 2019I believe in the collaboration between man and machineAcronyms such as IoT, AI, and ML can make it easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges presented by Industry 4.0 (i4.0). But according to Veerle...
• 25 March 2019Industry 4.0 is going to change life fundamentallyFor me Industry 4.0 is about hacking. We can alter genes and create super humans, we can produce new molecules in order to make new materials and...
• 20 March 2019Government can enhance trust in technologyThe technologies driving Industry 4.0 have already started to change the way we live, work and interact with each other. Robotics, infotech,...
• 18 March 2019Technology can turn this planet into a garden of EdenFrom autonomous vehicles to digital assistants and self-healing materials, the lines between the biological, physical and digital spheres are being...
• 4 March 2019Google Hash Code: The Exellys EditionHash Code is a team programming competition organized by Google for students and industry professionals across the globe. Some motivated Exellysts...
• 20 February 2019What you need to thrive in Industry 4.0In five years, over one-third of skills that are considered important in today’s workforce will have changed. Innovations such as artificial...
• 13 February 2019A 10 step guide to finding your career pathIn an ideal world, everyone would have a clear calling and settle into a life-long, fulfilling career doing what they love. Unfortunately, things...
• 9 February 2019Exellys is nominated for Trends Gazellen 2021We’re very excited to share that Exellys has been nominated for Trends Gazellen 2021 in the category large companies.
• 3 February 20197 Habits of unsuccessful people and how to tackle themBad habits can have a significant impact on all aspects of our lives. They can affect our levels of happiness and limit our successes. These habits...
• 29 January 2019Why transparency should be a top priority for your companyBeing honest and sharing information should always be at the top of your agenda. The world is becoming increasingly closer-knit and the largest...
• 22 January 201914 rules programmers should live byThere are some truly great programmers out there. So, what sets them apart? All successful programmers live by certain rules and applying these...
• 8 January 2019Reimagining work in the age of AIIt’s 2019. Take a look around you. Far from being the stuff of science fiction, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already become an indispensable...
• 7 January 2019Starting out with home automation: A practical guideExellys alumnus Jeroen Reinenbergh offers some pointers about how anyone can get started with IoT at home. His talk covered everything from...
• 10 December 2018Michiel flew all around the globe for a training weekWanna go into the wide world, ha? We get it. We’re all young. Most of us like discovering new cultures from time to time. That definitely goes for...
• 27 November 20184 reasons why fun in the office is importantWho has time for fun when there’s work to be done? We do! Our new office is awesome, but, as anyone who visits us soon finds out, it is more than...
• 19 November 2018Attracting young tech talent at an established industrial player"We especially appreciate the matchmaking between candidates and our organisation, the time gains throughout the process and the continued training...
• 13 November 2018Meet Steve Wozniak in our officeAs you may have heard, we recently moved to a brand new office in Mechelen. Next to our tech talent scouts, talent development managers and sales...
• 26 October 2018A brand new office in Mechelen: a successful opening nightAn impressive office, a buzzing crowd and four captivating panel members eager to share their story and love for Exellys on a Thursday night. That...
• 16 October 2018Exellys hacked the Port of AntwerpAs you might have seen on our social media, last week 10 Exellys consultants participated in the ChainPORT Hackathon. Tom Bruyninx, Java API...
• 6 September 2018Man of steel: Where the steel industry and IT come togetherWhen you match an industrial engineer with an innate passion for oversized swords with an internationally renowned steel company like Arcelor...
• 3 September 201810 questions you should ask yourself after one year on the jobAfter one year on the job, it’s time for a Q&A with yourself! It doesn’t hurt to look into your rear-view mirror every once in a while. Not to get...
• 21 August 2018How a 27 year old consultant ended up working from a beach in MauritiusLet’s be honest here, if you were to picture yourself in your next IT job, would there be any palm trees, sandy beaches and clear blue water in the...
• 9 August 2018You have a limited amount of fucks to give, spend them wisely!Every year the Exellys team gets a book for some light summer reading. Each book is carefully selected for its valuable lessons. This year, we...
• 7 August 2018The five best talks from JS/CSSConf in BerlinThree front-end developers are sitting on a plane. What happens next? Not too long ago Stijn, Steven & Yoran, three Exellys consultants of the ING...
• 31 July 2018How to take your career into your own handsExellys has by now become strongly associated with tech, but (and there is BIG but ;-) ) the fact is that although we specialize in matching IT...
• 10 July 2018Be smart about your career by starting smartOur Class of 2016 successfully concluded the two-year Start Smart Programme at Exellys and we're so proud of our graduates. It was a pleasure...
• 4 July 2018How our Belgian Red Devils can teach you to be better at your jobWe we're watching the game and it’s safe to say that we broke some sweat. But what we took away from this experience is the incredible resilience...
• 12 June 2018How to ace your exams with time managementExams aren’t everyone’s favourite time of the year; there’s lots of work to be done, a ton of distractions and constant demands on your attention....
• 15 May 2018Scrum in five minutesEver heard of scrum? Small tip: it doesn’t have anything to do with rugby! Scrum is an agile framework for managing work. Today, we’re going to...
• 24 April 201818 job interview tips by Mathilde, an Exellys Tech Talent ScoutYou’ve made a great impression at a job fair. Or perhaps you wrote an exceptional letter of application? Whatever the reason, you received an...
• 19 April 2018Fast learners, great potentials“At the very moment, meeting Exellys was a real gift as they helped us to find the rare tech talent we were looking for.”
• 17 April 2018The hackathon aftermathWe organised a kick ass hackathon. The challenge? Crack the code of private banking. Not an easy thing to do. Almost 30 young hackers and hustlers...
• 10 April 2018Disrupting disruption: What the heck is a Hashgraph?Hashgraph DLT technology is a superior consensus protocol with a unique data distribution structure. It may be a much better alternative to current...
• 27 March 2018Meeting of the Minds: Photo ReportThat’s right, Meeting of the Minds. These are our quarterly meetings with all Exellysts: consultants, internal staff and management. A group that...
• 20 March 2018Data Trinity: What you should know about the Data Big ThreeWe are fast approaching the ‘Data Age’, an entirely new era that will see the rise of everything from humanoid robots to autonomous vehicles and...
• 13 March 2018How to find the perfect professional matchMatchmaking is serious business, especially when it comes to the graduate-employer relationship. Why? Well, you’re a first-timer, a newbie, a...
• 6 March 2018The ultimate guide to finding a Blockchain job in 2018Given that this particular market is growing exponentially, wanting to get involved is natural. If you are thinking of making a career change, this...
• 1 March 2018Google Hash Code: Photo ReportSome motivated Exellysts took on the Hash Code challenge on the first of March. Hash Code is a team programming competition organized by Google....
• 27 February 20187 videos to show you what working at Exellys is likeYou can keep reading about what it is we do exactly but why do that if you can just see it? We selected 7 video’s from our YouTube channel to give...
• 9 February 2018How to go about internships: 6 golden tipsHow do you know if an internship will provide you with the experience and accomplishments you’re looking for? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back and...
• 6 February 2018Digitalization in the banking industrySelf-driving cars, drone deliveries, smart buildings, and Elon Musk's vacuum tubes. The technology is there and the world is ready. But how does...
• 30 January 2018Machine Learning is changing the world. This is how you stay ahead.No machine in the history of mankind has a learning capacity comparable to the human brain. Not yet. But things are changing.
• 29 January 20185 must see talks (according to our presentation skills trainer)For this blogpost, we had a small chat with Cris van Cleemput – Founder and owner of Cyres and Exellys’ longtime presentation skills trainer. He...
• 23 January 2018When alliances are formed, both companies and employees growMany companies are working hard on rethinking and rebuilding their employer-employee relationship framework. The Alliance, a book by Reid Hoffman,...
• 16 January 20184 Industries that will never be the same after BlockchainYou might first have heard of blockchain in connection with the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. It seems to be in the news more frequently nowadays, and...
• 3 December 2017Why engaging your employees is vitalIn the current business landscape, competition for both customers and employees is fiercer than ever before. Despite this, we see more and more in...
• 15 November 2017Technology and innovation will save the dayExellys attented the Web Summit in Lisbon this November, the Walhalla of all things tech. It was an amazing event and we were blown away (yet...
• 2 November 2017This is why a Tech Talent Scout at Exellys is so much more than a recruiterWe at Exellys, are passionate about attracting, selecting and matching IT graduates and young IT professionals with the perfect job at the right...
• 17 August 2017Robotics: join the (r)evolutionFrom Star Wars to superhero movies, robots are never very far away in modern life. But this is fiction. Right? It will be reality sooner than we...
• 26 July 2017Java 9: All you need to know about the features and release dateThe upcoming Java Development Kit – JDK 9 will be packed with amazing new features, including modularization, a read-eval-print, ahead of time...
• 3 July 2017Talent is overrated, so start smartDo you need to be born with the seed of success already in you? If you feel like you’ll never have what it takes to be a good data...
• 26 June 2017Hunting for your first job in IT? Here’s how you start.Finding your perfect job is never easy. But, don’t despair. The good news is that you have your future in your own hands! You’re in the driver’s...
• 6 January 2017How to use personal branding for a flying career startAs a young graduate, you may think personal branding is not really any of your concern. Think again. First of all, personal branding is rapidly...
• 27 December 2016Building the bridge between business and ITOne year ago, Lissa and Vincent started working for Exellys as IT business analysts for Umicore. Umicore is a worldwide and BEL20-listed company...
• 1 August 2016Raf Seymus in Knack GO StartersgidsFor organisations, talent is key to make a difference. But in reality they usually look for ‘experience’ and work-related knowledge. That...