What you'll find in this case
How we made 4 key hires, including a record-fast placement
Our strategy for recruiting in a competitive tech market
Lessons on hiring top talent with limited resources
In 2016, Marcel, Cargosnap's CEO, started the company as a side project. He soon found it much more fulfilling than his main job, leading him to make Cargosnap his primary focus. With a developer by his side since summer 2016, Cargosnap began to take shape. Clients who started using the platform not only stayed on but became enthusiastic supporters, recognizing the platform's value. Cargosnap simplifies logistics by recording and documenting the condition of cargo and vehicles.
The challenge
Recruiting amidst resource constraints and fierce industry competition
Finding the right talent was a constant battle for Cargosnap. Tight budgets and a cutthroat tech job market forced them to compromise, sometimes leading to bad hires. Even using their network and referrals, recruitment remained a time-consuming hassle. Developers, known for being passive job seekers, were especially difficult to find. This constant struggle took valuable time away from growing their business.
The approach
We didn't just jump into candidate searches. First, we focused on understanding Cargosnap's specific marketing team needs. While development roles were already clear, we conducted in-depth discussions to define the exact requirements for each marketing position. This ensured a clear picture of the ideal candidates.
Once we had a comprehensive understanding, we presented Cargosnap with a curated list of potential candidates. This served a dual purpose: confirming our understanding of their requirements and enabling Cargosnap to quickly assess if the profiles aligned with their needs.
By thoroughly screening candidates beforehand, we streamlined the interview process for Cargosnap. This allowed them to focus on discussing with truly qualified individuals, saving them time and resources.
The result
Though the partnership is young and hopefully long-lasting, Cargosnap is already seeing positive results. Despite initial challenges in hiring developers, Cargosnap consistently valued the high-quality candidates provided. The proactive approach and clear communication facilitated a more refined selection process, allowing Cargosnap to make better use of their time.
Resulting in 4 hires:
Customer Success Lead (Utrecht), time to hire: 9 days
Digital Marketing Manager (Athens), time to hire: 5 weeks
Senior Full Stack Developer (Utrecht), time to hire: 13 weeks
Mobile Developer (Utrecht), time to hire: 18 weeks
And, we even have a record, the fastest hire ever!
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The fastest hire in history for Cargosnap
9
days
time to hire for Customer Success Lead
4
hires
in both commercial and tech roles
2
locations
in Holland and Athens
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