How hiring managers read CVs: A practical workshop for senior software engineers

4 February 2026 (Wednesday) | 18:30 – 21:00 BG TIME | Pwrclub (17 Henrik Ibsen Str. 5 fl.), Sofia (Bulgaria)

Your CV has about six seconds to make an impression. Is it really telling your story as a senior engineer?

Join our colleagues Elena Topalova, Lead Talent Partner, and Dimitar Kokotanekov, Senior Talent Partner, for an interactive workshop dedicated to experienced software engineers who want to take the next step in their careers.

We’ll explore real CV examples (both strong and weak), discuss what recruiters and hiring managers actually focus on in the first seconds and break down how to:

• Structure a CV that helps hiring managers quickly see your value as a senior engineer
• Translate responsibilities into measurable impact and achievements
• Present your tech stack and soft skills in a way that supports your career narrative
• Adapt your CV to different roles, companies and expectations without rewriting it from scratch

In addition, Elena and Dimitar will be joined by Atanas Dichev, Head of Engineering at the News UK Tech dedicated team at Pwrteams, who will bring the “decision-maker” perspective – how CVs are evaluated by hiring managers, which details matter most and how engineers can present their skills and experience clearly.

If you’re a senior software engineer who’s ready for new challenges, don’t let an average CV hold you back. Join us for this workshop, get fresh ideas and leave with a clear plan on how to turn your CV into a powerful tool for your next career move.

Make sure you reserve your seat in the form below. Registration is free but required.

Agenda

Speakers

Elena Topalova

Elena Topalova has been part of the Pwrteams team for 7 years and has over 15 years of experience in both IT and non-IT recruitment. She has a down-to-earth approach and a genuine passion for her work, always aiming to create a positive and meaningful candidate journey.

With years of hands-on experience reviewing thousands of CVs, conducting hundreds of interviews and providing constructive feedback, Elena will share practical insights into how a CV shapes a first impression, what recruiters and hiring managers look for in those crucial first moments and how a CV can work more effectively in support of the candidate’s career goals.

Dimitar Kokotanekov

Dimitar Kokotanekov is a Senior Talent Partner at Pwrteams who believes that every career has its own story and every person carries the potential to leave a meaningful mark, as long as that story is told uniquely. For more than 9 years, he has helped professionals gain clarity, confidence and direction, often seeing strengths in them long before they recognise those strengths themselves.

For Dimitar, a CV is not just a formality, but a professional calling card. It's a tool that opens doors and shows who we are, what we can do, and why our experience matters to the teams and companies we aspire to join. He knows that even highly experienced specialists sometimes struggle to present themselves authentically on paper and that is where his calling lies: turning experience into a clear, compelling and precise professional story that truly speaks.

Who should attend?

• Tech leads and senior software engineers planning their next career move
• Experienced engineers who haven’t updated their CV in a while
• Senior professionals who want a recruiter’s feedback on how they can best present their experience

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