Lange Nacht der Bewerbung IT Online

The Lange Nacht der Bewerbung IT has been one of Austria’s most innovative job speed-dating formats for IT professionals since its launch in 2017. What often takes weeks in a traditional recruitment process happens here in a matter of minutes – structured, efficient and conducted on equal footing.

Held online once a year in March, the event connects IT talent from across Austria with employers from a wide range of industries. As a fully digital recruitment format, it is location-independent and particularly attractive to professionals in software development, IT security, data science, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and IT consulting. At the same time, organisations in technology, industry, financial services, e-commerce, consulting and the start-up sector gain direct access to highly qualified specialists.

The event is organised by Doria Pfob, founder and initiator of the wider “Lange Nacht der Bewerbung” series. A career and business coach, author, university lecturer and speaker, she has been advancing modern application strategies for years using clear, marketing-driven approaches. Her guiding principle is straightforward: those who present their skills visibly and convincingly improve their prospects in the job market. With the IT edition, she has created a forward-looking recruitment format that connects talent with employers quickly and makes potential immediately visible.

At the heart of the event are the so-called “Future Dates” – concise, twelve-minute job interviews conducted via video call. The tightly defined format ensures clarity on both sides: IT professionals present their expertise, projects and technical focus areas with precision, while employers communicate requirements, company culture and career prospects transparently. The result is targeted job matching without unnecessary inefficiencies.

In addition, the event provides practical guidance on the application process, including pitch strategies for technical profiles, structured CV design for IT roles, positioning in high-demand future-oriented fields and advice on professional digital self-presentation. Employers showcase not only current vacancies but also innovation projects, tech stacks, working models and development opportunities. As such, the Lange Nacht der Bewerbung IT is more than a conventional careers fair – it serves as a platform for informed career decisions within the IT sector.

As part of the nationwide “Lange Nacht der Bewerbung” series, which also takes place in cities such as Graz and Vienna alongside its online formats, the IT edition has a clear national focus. It contributes to strengthening Austria’s business and technology landscape by actively addressing the skills shortage and increasing the visibility of IT talent.

Participants include IT professionals at every stage of their careers – from recent graduates in technical disciplines to senior developers, IT architects and cyber security experts. On the employer side, attendees typically include HR professionals, recruiters, CTOs and project managers seeking qualified specialists.

The event is deliberately designed as a fully digital experience and takes place entirely via professional video platforms. There is no travel time, and participation is possible from anywhere in Austria and beyond. This location-independent structure makes the Lange Nacht der Bewerbung IT a modern recruitment format with a clear emphasis on efficiency, transparency and future technologies.