Case-4
Client Overview
Our client, an innovative software development startup based in France, specializes in providing a developer-friendly serverless platform designed to deploy and run applications globally. Their mission is to offer the fastest way to run APIs, full-stack apps, and event-driven workloads worldwide while ensuring high performance and a developer-centric experience. As a growing company, they focus on eliminating the complexities of server and infrastructure management, enabling businesses and developers to concentrate on building and scaling their applications efficiently. The company is backed by prominent investors and operates with a no-ops approach, offering seamless scalability across over 50 global locations.
The Challenge
The client needed to hire a Senior Frontend React/TypeScript Developer with over 7 years of experience in frontend technologies. While the skills were not particularly niche, the challenge lay in their constrained budget of €40,000-€55,000 per annum—significantly lower than the market standard for such expertise. Additionally, the client needed the candidate to join within one month, an especially difficult requirement given that most experienced developers in France work under CDI contracts with a mandatory three-month notice period.
Recruitment Strategy
Recognizing the urgency and complexity of the requirement, we devised a tailored recruitment strategy that included:
1. Market Mapping:
2. Targeted Outreach:
Challenges Faced
Our team encountered several hurdles during the process:
Results
Despite the challenges, our strategic approach yielded impressive results:
1. Candidate Shortlist:
Impact
Our efforts helped the client overcome significant recruitment obstacles:
Key Takeaways
This case highlights the importance of adaptability and persistence when navigating tight budgets and challenging timelines. By combining meticulous research, personalized outreach, and a focus on client-specific needs, we delivered a solution that not only met but exceeded expectations. The experience underscores the value of strategic recruitment in fostering long-term partnerships and driving mutual success.
Our client, an innovative software development startup based in France, specializes in providing a developer-friendly serverless platform designed to deploy and run applications globally. Their mission is to offer the fastest way to run APIs, full-stack apps, and event-driven workloads worldwide while ensuring high performance and a developer-centric experience. As a growing company, they focus on eliminating the complexities of server and infrastructure management, enabling businesses and developers to concentrate on building and scaling their applications efficiently. The company is backed by prominent investors and operates with a no-ops approach, offering seamless scalability across over 50 global locations.
The Challenge
The client needed to hire a Senior Frontend React/TypeScript Developer with over 7 years of experience in frontend technologies. While the skills were not particularly niche, the challenge lay in their constrained budget of €40,000-€55,000 per annum—significantly lower than the market standard for such expertise. Additionally, the client needed the candidate to join within one month, an especially difficult requirement given that most experienced developers in France work under CDI contracts with a mandatory three-month notice period.
Recruitment Strategy
Recognizing the urgency and complexity of the requirement, we devised a tailored recruitment strategy that included:
1. Market Mapping:
- We conducted thorough research to map the talent pool in Paris and Lyon.
- Our analysis revealed approximately 30 candidates meeting the required skill set, experience level, and potential fit within the salary range.
2. Targeted Outreach:
- We utilized LinkedIn as our primary sourcing platform to connect with both active and passive candidates.
- To optimize efficiency, we designed personalized messages that clearly outlined key details such as salary range, remote work flexibility, and the need for immediate availability.
- Given the constraints, we focused on candidates with shorter notice periods and those open to negotiation within the client’s budget.
Challenges Faced
Our team encountered several hurdles during the process:
- Freelancers Dominating the Market: Many candidates were freelancers earning significantly more than the offered salary, leading to a high rejection rate.
- Notice Period Constraints: A majority of candidates with relevant experience were bound by the standard three-month notice period, making it difficult to meet the client’s one-month timeline.
Results
Despite the challenges, our strategic approach yielded impressive results:
1. Candidate Shortlist:
- From the initial pool of 30 candidates, we narrowed it down to five highly qualified professionals who met the client’s criteria.
- After conducting Zoom interviews, we submitted three top candidates to the client for final consideration.
- The client selected a candidate from Lyon who not only met all technical and experience requirements but also spoke fluent English and fell within the lower end of the salary range.
- The candidate accepted the offer and successfully joined within the required one-month timeframe. They have since become a key contributor to the client’s team.
Impact
Our efforts helped the client overcome significant recruitment obstacles:
- Project Continuity: The client was able to onboard the necessary talent in time, ensuring their project remained on track.
- Cost-Effective Solution: By identifying a candidate within their budget, we helped the client balance financial constraints with their hiring needs.
- Strengthened Partnership: The client’s satisfaction with the outcome has led to an ongoing collaboration and new hiring opportunities.
Key Takeaways
This case highlights the importance of adaptability and persistence when navigating tight budgets and challenging timelines. By combining meticulous research, personalized outreach, and a focus on client-specific needs, we delivered a solution that not only met but exceeded expectations. The experience underscores the value of strategic recruitment in fostering long-term partnerships and driving mutual success.