DNA325

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Specialist of Inweb

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Inweb is a Ukrainian digital marketing agency that takes businesses to a new level. As a premium partner of Google and Meta business partner.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DNA325 to accomplish?

• Recruit an experienced PPC Manager for our team

SOLUTION

How did you find DNA325?

Referral

Why did you select DNA325 over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from DNA325 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We needed to scale our team of PPC Managers quickly and our recruiting department needed some extra help to achieve the hiring targets we had set. We requested DNA325 to provide us with pre-vetted candidates that meet the job requirements in the short term.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We expected to get candidate profiles that match the defined criteria to choose from. We did not set any exact number of profiles to be submitted, as we were interested in quality instead of quantity. Within 3 weeks, we received about 7-8 candidates and invited most of them to the interviews. One of the candidates was hired. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We had a dedicated project manager who was available in messengers when we needed. Plus we had periodical calls to synch up, almost every week. The PM provided us with detailed info about every candidate, then helped us coordinate the interviews and shared feedback with the candidates. The reaction was always quickly and we felt we're in the attention focus. 

What was your primary form of communication with DNA325?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We liked working with DNA325 because they quickly understood our business and the type of experience we were looking for. They also evaluated candidates based on their transferrable skills and ability to learn. They also managed to bring us back one candidate that we had considered before but preferred to move further with another employer. So, they were persuasive enough.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DNA325 could have done differently?

Our project was short and went just as planned. I don't think they should have done anything differently. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the country manager of a company that offers IT consulting services. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DNA325?

We hired DNA325 to help us with recruiting. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Initially, we provided DNA325 with job descriptions and the necessary information to recruit the required candidates. DNA325 is responsible for sourcing appropriate candidates and sharing their profiles with us.

What is the team composition?

I'm mainly in contact with Maksym (Recruiting Manager), and I've also worked with DNA325's CEO.

How much have you invested with them?

We've spent around €50,000 (approximately $53,000 USD).

How did you come to work with DNA325?

DNA325 reached out to me, offering their services, although I don't recall if it was via email or LinkedIn.

What is the status of this engagement?
We started working with DNA325 last year, and our engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

DNA325 meets our expectations. The teammates recruited by the team have helped us open new products and reach new customers. I'm satisfied with DNA325's work. DNA325 provides a simple, straightforward, and useful service.

How did DNA325 perform from a project management standpoint?

We don't have set timelines for this project. Although we've provided some deadlines, we understand if the team doesn't find the right candidate at that time because there are other factors not depending on them. We ask DNA325 to find appropriate candidates and share their profiles with us when they do it.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight Maksym since we worked great together. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I'm impressed by how quickly DNA325 finds candidates — we've never been as quick as them. I also appreciate that DNA325 has designated one contact person for me, Maksym, who is always available. It's a good approach from DNA325 to dedicate one contact person to us as clients, and we can reach him when we need to. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for DNA325 to improve. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

From a customer point of view, the key is to provide DNA325 with clear job descriptions from the beginning. The team works very well if they have the necessary information.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Chief Strategy Officer of BIGDBM

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

BIGDBM is a data-driven data technology company that specializes in providing its clients with accurate, up-to-date, and “truth” data that can be used to drive successful marketing campaigns, feed complicated models in enterprise corporations, or provide a secure, fast, data platform to process BIG Data.

BIGDBM uses its proprietary Identity Graph, programmers, and automated DaaS infrastructure to help clients identify their target audiences, and understand behaviors and intentions, or to clean and append their first and third-party data assets to help their clients reach their business goals and objectives, to achieve greater ROI and long-term success.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DNA325 to accomplish?

• Recruitment for a US-based client looking for the top talent for remote Data Engineer roles.

SOLUTION

How did you find DNA325?

Referral

Why did you select DNA325 over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from DNA325 were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

DNA325 continues to perform a global search for top talent in the Big Data ETL, SDET, and Data Engineer roles for our US-based client.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our client has a grueling, extensive interview process that takes many months to complete.We have successfully onboarded multiple candidates from DNA325 that we never would have found without them.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

DNA325 is very responsive to email, meeting requests and Skype messages. They continue to work very hard and provide excellent communications daily.

What was your primary form of communication with DNA325?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They are very dedicated and passionate about helping their clients succeed. They are also very flexible and reasonable if there are exceptions that need to be discussed and agreed upon.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DNA325 could have done differently?

We are extremely satisfied with DNA325 and do not have any areas of concern or things that need to change.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-founder of Netpeak

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Digital marketing agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DNA325 to accomplish?

• Find CMO-level marketer for client's project

SOLUTION

How did you find DNA325?

Online Search

Why did you select DNA325 over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing first our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

What was the size of DNA325’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

I engaged DNA325 to help me find a high-level marketing manager for my client's startup and was extremely satisfied with their services. They took the time to understand our specific needs and requirements for the role, including our company culture, growth goals, and desired skillset and experience of the ideal candidate. Their team provided a comprehensive scope of work that included the following steps and deliverables:

1. Needs Assessment: DNA325 conducted a thorough assessment of our company's marketing needs and requirements for the role. This involved gathering information about our industry, budget, growth goals, and desired qualifications of the ideal candidate.
2. Job Description: They developed a detailed job description that accurately reflected our requirements and goals for the role. This included creating a compelling narrative around our company's mission and values to attract top talent.
3. Candidate Sourcing: They utilized their extensive network and resources to identify and source a pool of highly qualified candidates who met our specific requirements.
4. Candidate Screening: DNA325 conducted a rigorous screening process to evaluate each candidate's skills, experience, and cultural fit. They provided us with a shortlist of the most promising candidates for our review.
5. Interview Coordination: They coordinated and scheduled interviews with the shortlisted candidates and provided us with comprehensive feedback after each interview.
6. Offer Negotiation: DNA325 provided support and guidance throughout the offer negotiation process, ensuring that we were able to secure our top candidate.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• New CMO for my client's startup was found

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

DNA325 delivered items on time and responded to all my needs.

What was your primary form of communication with DNA325?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Amount and quality of candidates

Are there any areas for improvement or something DNA325 could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Lead of Engineering of Systima AS

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

B2B SaaS accounting solutions for small and medium businesses

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DNA325 to accomplish?

• Recruiting 3 people for a Norwegian Product Company

SOLUTION

How did you find DNA325?

Referral

Why did you select DNA325 over others?

Referred to me

What was the size of DNA325’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Finding a technical specialist is always a challenge for a company, but finding experienced IT Developers who will fit our stack and project is doubly challenging. After all, the hard and soft skills that are so important for us are very difficult to find during the recruiting process. That's why we turned to professionals to find the right candidates.

On our first meetings, we identified the key criteria for candidates. The list was impressive because the positions required a lot of skills. But the DNA325 team was able to quickly and accurately build a recruiting strategy, and within the first week of our engagement, we had several candidates. Three weeks later we hired a FrontEnd, and another week later we opened a new role of QA Engineer and asked them to start work on.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Amount of CVs that converted to technical interviews
• Amount of technical interviews converted to CEO interview
• Speed of hiring

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We were in communication with the account manager. He provided candidates in Slack channel and made recommendations on requirements. He was engaged and professional, so we got great results in no time. The account manager was always changing and adapting the research of candidates as the requirements were changing and we had better understanding whom we need.

What was your primary form of communication with DNA325?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Everything was smooth, each week was full pipeline in order to conduct interviews non-stop. All candidates were good, but we wanted to have the best people who will be a great addition to our great team

Are there any areas for improvement or something DNA325 could have done differently?

We are very grateful to the team that worked with us, and we wish the same results in other projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the PR and Marketing manager at Stripo, an email design platform with 700 000 users worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325, and what were your goals?

We are a team of marketing specialists and technical geeks, creating the best marketing tool on the market. We try to attract only the brightest talent to our team. But since we don't have much experience in IT recruiting, we decided to go with a recruiting agency.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I was referred to DNA325 by my friend, who is the CEO of an outsourcing company. As far as I know, they have been working with the DNA325 successfully for two years. The company has an excellent reputation for hiring IT professionals.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Finding a technical specialist is always a challenge for a company, but finding marketing talent is doubly challenging. After all, the soft skills that are so important for this position are very difficult to test during the hiring process. That's why I turned to professionals to find the right candidates. In our first meeting with our account manager, we identified the key criteria for candidates.

The list was impressive because the positions required a lot of skills. But the DNA325 team was able to quickly and accurately build a recruiting strategy, and within the first week of our engagement, we had several one-on-one meetings with candidates. Three weeks later we hired a product manager, and another week later a web developer.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We were in communication with the account manager. He provided candidates, weekly reports, and made recommendations on requirements. He was engaged and professional, so we got great results in no time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We were able to close two complex vacancies in just one month, and we are really pleased with this result.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We and our new colleagues were pleased with our interactions with DNA325. In working with us, they proved to be real professionals with deep expertise in the IT market.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Hiring IT specialists usually takes months. But in our case, it was done in just four weeks. Also, the market analysis provided by the DNA325 team was very helpful in making the right decision.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We are very grateful to the team that worked with us, and we wish the same results in other projects.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a CMO in an outsource company that creates white-label video streaming solutions for telemedicine and corporate communications.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325?

We needed software engineers to develop our mobile application and streaming platform.

SOLUTION

How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?

My colleagues have worked with DNA325 before and recommended them to me as a reputable recruiting firm, we did set up a meeting and I discovered that their offer is ideal for me.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

We were looking for 6 to 8 developers:

• Angular Expert
• Android Engineer
• IOS Engineers
• FrontEnd developers

Thanks to their efficient workflow, the recruiting funnel was filled with candidates within the first week. We are also appreciative of DNA325's help with the technical interviews.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We were in close communication with the PM who managed the recruiting team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

In two months we were provided with about 30 qualified candidates, of which we hired eight.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We followed a simple and efficient workflow - communication was led by the Project Manager, who sent weekly reports, advised us on our recruiting strategy, and was available even after business hours. We had no issues in coordination, reaching milestones and the delivery of the work promised.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

DNA325 was a reliable partner with an excellent experience. They made suggestions, incorporated our feedback, and adjusted the hiring process directly to our needs. Their level of organization and attention to detail impressed us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

No specific issues to mention

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

SDevs is a global technology company. I am the Founder at SDevs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325?

We hired DNA325 to support our recruiting team in hiring new candidates to our team. We needed a partner in Eastern Europe that would provide us with high-quality candidates to join the team on short notice.

SOLUTION

How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?

After getting familiar with the offer, we decided to hire DNA325. DNA325 as HR partner could make it possible to help us achieve our goals. With the newest e-recruiting methods they offered to support us in finding the top candidates.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

The goal of the project was to find a candidates with knowledge for the positions of Senior SDET Java Engineer and BA with Java.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The team consisted of Project Manager who managed the team of 4 recruiters.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

Thanks to DNA325, the company managed to fill both positions with verified and suitable candidates. During the process they were in constant touch with us, informing of the progress and new candidates. DNA325`s team communicated in a high level and organized manner.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

For on an ongoing basis communication and management of the recruiting team on the project, DNA325 allocated a project manager.

The PM was always available 24/7, provided all information about the project, managed the recruitment process, interviewed the candidates, sent recommendations and made an offer to the candidates. Working directly with the project manager avoided contact with many people and helped structure the recruiting process.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I would like to note the expertise of the team and the high standards of recruiting that are the foundation of DNA325.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

The company has areas for growth, but thanks to timely communication, problems can be solved very quickly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Youwe is an international full-service digital agency that combines technology, data, and creativity to change and improve the way brands communicate with their customers. And I am an HR and an Operations manager that was in charge of all the processes related to cooperation with DNA325.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325, and what were your goals?

The project was related to the ecommerce websites, therefore we opened vacancies for additional Magento Developers. It is not the most common technology, and requires an expertise of a technical recruiter to conduct the search. The goal was to fill the spots with some professional but also open and communicative individuals.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I was introduced to the services and all additional support that DNA325 was able to provide, plus nicely surprised by their rates and reviews, which added the confidence that they are the right partners for this job.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Our ultimate goal was to fill the gap in human resources on one of the projects that we lead. DNA325 possesses the DB of candidates for different positions, levels and locations, which already guarantees a high success rate of hire and a team of young and persistent professionals that are a pleasure to work with.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The direct communication about the project was held with the Account/ Project Manager and one of the senior recruiters that was deeply involved in the search.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Due to this collaboration with DNA325, the company has acquired a new and very talented expert in Magento development with great interpersonal skills and desire to become useful. So the positive outcome is the fulfillment of our goal.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

In order to systematize communication between the project partners, DNA325 presented an Account/Project Manager that was responsible for the delivery of the candidates, discussions during their reviewal and transmission of the general questions from the candidates and recruiters.

Communication was conducted efficiently through Google tools and even more private channels like telegram when necessary. The A/PM was always available for any clarifications and organization needs. Their systematic structure avoids chaos and unnecessary confusion.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The urgent calls that we had, made me conscious of how deeply recruiters feel and empathize with their candidates. I could, also, see a high professionalism in DNA325 people management and coordination.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There is always a room for improvement, but all together the job was done nicely, and nothing a well-flowing communication cannot fix.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Business Development Manager at Disqover Agency. We are an Amazon Consulting & Advertising Agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire DNA325?

We hired them to help us find a full time Junior Account manager. DNA325 is a great recruiting source and a reliable strategic partner in Eastern Europe. Our growth is large so I rely on them to help me fill opened positions and get the right candidates in our pool. They send me quality resumes, ask for feedback, and recalibrate their search accordingly.

SOLUTION

How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?

We chose DNA325 by recommendation. DNA325 is also my go-to for legal, salaries, benefits, or anything that could be asked by our current or future staff. I appreciate that they’re willing to drop everything and help me out on any given day. They`re both in the US and Eastern Europe, but I mainly use them for Eastern Europe searches, where they have large pool of qualified candidates.

Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.

DNA325 helped us find talent that specialized in impressive experience in customer service and weighty technical background. They set up recruiting pipelines, and job boards for attracting talents. They run the initial screening and testing of candidates before passing them to our internal interview team. Candidates arrived highly prepared and qualified for an interview with us.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with a dedicated Project Manager who managed the team of DNA325’s recruiters. The communication process was organized at a high level, the PM always provided weekly reports on time and was in touch 24/7

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

DNA325`s team provided us with 25 qualitative recommendations. In the end, we decided to hire 3 of them.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The flow of information and work between team members was very effective because our company was handled by a dedicated Project Manager from DNA325, who provided all information about the stages of the project, which made it possible to avoid contact with many people at once.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us the most with this vendor was the adjustment of the DNA325 team to our high recruitment standards and internal communication habits. Throughout the recruitment process, the DNA325 team took care of candidate experience and communication between candidates and our company. They upheld high standards both in communication and reporting and provided everything as expected. We recommend DNA325 as a reliable service provider.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

We've nailed down a process that works and they know us well, which means we are able to move swiftly and efficiently. At the moment there is no such areas.