Volunteer project for the Israeli government? Networking opportunity? TripleTen’s Hackathon? Anton Moiseev, our Data Analyst student, was all in — always there, every time.
Anton, a professor and lecturer, now works as a researcher for the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC) at Tel Aviv University. Anton points out that his eagerness to take on every single opportunity to apply his new skills and prove himself was what really helped him land the job. Here’s how his relentless motivation allowed him to find his place in Tel Aviv.
From theory to the field
As a man of science, professor, and lecturer, Anton Moiseev was never shy about trying new things and embracing fresh ways of thinking. So, after moving to Israel and becoming an Oleh Hadash, he decided to make a career shift and enrolled in our Data Analyst bootcamp.
"I wanted to find projects where I could apply my new knowledge, and those projects led me to my job," Anton shares.
Sign up for everything
He said yes to practically every opportunity to show his skills, work on advancing them, and meet new people. Anton specifically highlights the value of volunteer projects: "Participating in seminars and projects of the Bank of Israel, winning TripleTen's Hackathon, and working on a project for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs — these were all volunteer opportunities, but they focused on meaningful results. It was important because it gave me a clear picture of what I enjoy doing."
Volunteering played a significant role in Anton's job search strategy. Highlighting volunteer work on his CV was important — it demonstrated his interests and proactive approach to potential employers. Self-presentation matters At TripleTen’s career center, coaches helped Anton fine-tune his CV and work on how he presents himself: "Overall, this helped me feel more confident during interviews. Probably the most useful skill, which few people have, is the ability to present and sell oneself. With this skill, professionals in high-tech and beyond stand out. The rest are left waiting to be noticed and appreciated."
The "10–50" interview strategy: be the one who cares
Anton’s unique job interview strategy also played a big part in his success:
"Out of a one-hour interview, I spent 10 minutes talking about myself and the remaining 50 minutes asking questions about the organization I was applying to."
Anton's questions covered various topics: funding, decision-making processes, organizational representation, autonomy, and more. This approach showed recruiters that our student had a clear understanding of the potential job and its specifics.
"The questions I asked showed recruiters that I knew what I would have to do and where the potential traps and opportunities lay," he adds. Proactivity and initiative as the deal-breakers Now, Anton works as a researcher for the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center (ICRC) at Tel Aviv University — a job that requires curiosity, passion, and proactivity, as much as good data skills.
Anton says that his enthusiasm to come up with new ideas and meticulously research completely new and uncharted areas was what set him apart from other strong candidates and became the deal-breaker during the final stages of his job application.
"This was the main factor that set me apart from other strong candidates," Anton shares. He adds:
"It wasn’t explicitly mentioned in the job listing, but my experience in taking on new challenges and stepping into uncharted territories was key."
How to…?
Anton Moiseev’s experience offers useful takeaways for anyone starting their job search. Here are his top tips:
- Take on volunteering projects — don’t shy away from them.
- Work on your self-presentation.
- Ask questions during job interviews. In fact, ask A LOT.
- Be proactive; be the one who’s ready to dive into the unknown.
- Use any available help — including the support of the TripleTen career center.
Are you ready to start a new chapter in your career too? Answer a few questions (it’ll take no more than 3 minutes, we promise!) in our quiz to find out which high-tech profession suits you best.
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