Talenger

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a R&D house specialize in solving problems at the edge of Embedded, Image Processing, and Machine Learning. We are based in western Poland with over 5 years of experience in delivering custom solutions for international clients. We work for customers from Germany, Sweden, USA. I was a project manager responsible for hiring and onboarding new developers to the projects. Working closely with CEO on this.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Talenger?

We started with hiring five C++ developers for our Sweden customer then it was two machine learning engineers for another project. A total was around ten developers and two operations. Talenger was responsible for creating a candidate profile finding the right candidate and evaluating them and presenting us with a relevant short list.

What were your goals for this engagement?

At the time we had non HR knowledge so we wanted them to handle the whole process. It was very important for us not to waste time evaluating non-relevant candidates.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

The vendor was recommended to us by our friend company. They seemed to have very good candidates quality and claimed to be able to present them a relatively short time, the pricing was also reasonable.

Describe the engagement in detail.

We started each project with a candidate profile, they were asking very deep questions which helps us understand who do we really need. Then we agreed on specific expectations and they started working on our case, each week we had a call to summarize the work done and the results on a weekly basis we were adjusting candidates profile and our expectations. From my experience, it was the first time someone did this so precisely and effectively. We end up with a shortlist of candidates in only a few weeks. The quality of candidates was good that we hire even more developers than previously assumed. Every other project had the similar process.

What was the team composition?

We had a dedicated account manager with whom we have a weekly update then there was a bunch of recruiters who were working on our case.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We hire a dozen employees and even more than we assumed. The candidates' quality was great and we saved a lot of time and money not evaluating the non-relevant ones as we had to do with the other vendors.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The quality of communications was really good, the weekly updates solved most of the potential problems.

What did you find most impressive about this vendor?

The quality of candidates, the speed of work, the effectiveness of helping us hire hard positions to fill in. Their technical knowledge was also impressive and definitely helpful.

Are there any areas for improvement?

So far no but of course they could be a little bit cheaper.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the co-founder and head of business development at Advantage Media, a digital marketing agency with sales and technical departments. We also provide software development expertise to customize and personalize services in the European market.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Talenger?

It’s hard to find developers in the market of software houses here. There are more than 200 software houses, and hiring skilled developers and marketing specialists is quite challenging. We hired Talenger to assist with staff augmentation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

The team at Talenger helped us hire six or seven people, including salespeople and software developers. They assisted us with onboarding them as well. We were working on a web application with a machine learning component through a Symantec engine. The engine was created to differ between two newspapers. The rest involved coding the interweb application.

What is the team composition?

We had one point of contact that was responsible for us.

How did you come to work with Talenger?

I knew Tom (CEO, Talenger) previously and decided to give him a chance to prove that they could find professionals to work with us. I knew that I could trust him. Back then, we were in the pre-investor phase, which meant we didn’t have much of a budget. I believed that Tom would deliver what we could afford.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $30,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement with Talenger began in December 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Talenger did an excellent job, and we’re continuing with our collaboration. The people they found for our team were the core of the project. We fully relied on Talenger to find the right fit for us, and they made it happen.

How did Talenger perform from a project management standpoint?

Our project management process was similar to the Scrum methodology. We used Slack to communicate. Each week, we were updated on how much time was being spent and how the recruitment process was going overall.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Compared to other companies, Talenger has a nice startup approach. They sign simple contracts, not creating more formalization than needed. They deliver and remain in touch with their customers. Their team is full of honest and quick communicators.

Are there any areas they could improve?

It’s my first time using this service, so it’s hard to say. I’m not sure how it’s precisely done, but I do know that Talenger delivers. They did an excellent job for me, and I wouldn’t change anything.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

They’re affordable and trustworthy. Since we’ve built that trust, we will continue collaborating with them on some projects we’re launching next year.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of All In Mobile, a company that focuses on web and mobile app development, as well as UI/UX design.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Talenger?

We didn’t have enough resources from our side, so we needed a vendor to help with IT staff augmentation.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Talenger recruited UX/UI designers, mobile and frontend developers, and a project manager. Initially, we created the process that they would follow for us. I specified what was important for our company, what we’re aiming for, our price range, etc. They provided market insight on the candidates we were looking for.

What is the team composition?

We worked with six people from their team, including our main contact person.

How did you come to work with Talenger?

They are the second recruiting company that we worked with. Someone from our business contacts recommended them.

How much have you invested with them?

The project cost 120,000 zlotys (approximately $31,500 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in September 2018, and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Based on their recommendations, we created better filters for new employees. It was a nice cooperation. We had some misunderstandings at first, but everything was fine after we made a few comments.

How did Talenger perform from a project management standpoint?

They excelled at communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

We received great value. The Talenger team helped us a lot.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, it has been an excellent process.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

It’s important that you figure out expectations first. Talenger can handle it, but it’s good to know what you’re looking for.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a co-founder and head of SEO at Strategiczni.pl. We are an internet marketing agency from Poland. We specialize in SEO and Google Ads.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Talenger?

We were in desperate need of hiring a good marketing manager as well as an Wordpress developer.

What were your goals for this engagement?

They were simple. Talenger was supposed to find the above mentioned people for us.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I think that they were recommended to us by a friend of one of my partners. We've got in touch with them, told them who are we looking for and what is the budget of the project. They said that they would deliver, which they did. I liked the no-nonsense approach and a good understanding of our needs. I remember one thing, in particular, they have listened to our needs and expectations and explained to us what we could get in the real world. Their estimates proved to be correct.

Describe the engagement in detail.

Talenger was responsible for recruiting the above-mentioned specialists. I was leading the project on the side and I was in direct contact with a manager responsible for the job at Talenger. As far as I am concerned working with them was a big relief, since I am not associated with HR in any way, the recruitment process was always a difficult task for me. I was glad to be able to have somebody, who actually knows a lot about the whole hiring process do it for me. I was kept up to day with feedback coming on a regular basis.

What was the team composition?

I was in direct contact with one person. At the launch of the project I was introduced to more people, but the person designated for the project was more than enough for me.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Yup, they've hired 2 people, just as it was expected.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Contact was almost on a daily basis, sometimes when there was more going one we've received more frequent updates. In the end, I've never had to ask for anything or remind them. Everything was just-as-planned.

What did you find most impressive about this vendor?

Integrity. They understood our needs, compared them with the real world and guided us through the process. Actually I was able to learn a thing or two about HR.

Are there any areas for improvement?

At the moment I think that everything is fine.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the cofounder for website optimalisation agency. We work for clients mainly from europe - ecommerce, ngos.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Talenger?

We needed to find highly skilled team members to help our company grow.

SOLUTION

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

We choose this agency base on recommendation and clutch reviews verifications. They understud our needs and requirments.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We shared with talenger job description people we looking for. They provided comprehensive market analysys and they provided benchmark offers and salary ranges. Then the recruitment started.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

We had dedicated account manager with who we meet once per week. She was giving us a feedback on latest activites and results and together we were adjusting all of the aspects of recruitment. They were presenting us with verificated candidates and help us shape a shortlist.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We hired 5 web developers with experience with CRO another recrtuitment is in progress so we hope even gain more people onboard.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We were in constant touch. Having weekly meetings and email summaries. If we needed an agent call, they were always there.

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

They understand our needs. They were able to quickly start the process and help us maximize the number of well-fitted candidates.

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

I wish we could find cheaper developers but this it how the market looks like.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Business Development Director of a blockchain software house.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Talenger?

Such a quick development of the company required highly skilled developers and we needed support with finding and selecting the right people for web3 project.

SOLUTION

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

Their good reputation in blockchan community was a decisive factor I gave them a try.

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

Highly sophisticated web3 project including NFT, DeFi and metaverse.

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

We got a dedicated Account Manager who was working closely with us and recruiter.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The project is still ongoing.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

For this time I'm very satisfied with the cooperation. Everything is on time. No major issues.

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

Responsiveness and timing.

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

I could say pricing, but the quality of their service is worth every penny.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a business development director at TestArmy. We’re a software testing agency that supports IT organizations in their QA testing processes.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Talenger?

We needed to recruit a variety of testers: security performance checkers, automation engineers, and QA testers.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Talenger continues to recruit IT staff for our company. They’ve recruited more than 15 people for us, so far.

What is the team composition?

My main point of contact is Tom (CEO, Talenger). They also have a project manager.

How did you come to work with Talenger?

They were recommended to me by my friend, who gave me their contact information. I reached out to them, and had a first meeting. We have a mutual agreement about assisting one another for different business services.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent roughly $25,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with Talenger in March 2019 and the work is still ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They’ve effectively provided specialists for our organization. We’ve never had any problems working with them, so we’re pleased with the collaboration.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

There’s nothing I can complain about, which is impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything.