Zero to One Search

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of people at a fintech company based in Barcelona. We work in different markets within Europe and Latin America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Zero to One Search?

We were looking for an agency that could help us expand one of our product teams. We work in many verticals, and the product in question was related to subscriptions and optical retailers. We needed a country manager that could lead the international expansion of this product.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We shared a job description with Zero to One Search and told them to focus their efforts on the German market. They helped us find a candidate for the position.

What is the team composition?

We only worked with Marat (Founder).

How did you come to work with Zero to One Search?

We found them through a Google search for companies in different markets. I read some good reviews about Zero to One Search. We had an initial call. I liked Marat's approach, so I decided to give Zero to One Search the opportunity. We liked their approach and found them to be flexible even though they were a small startup. International agencies tend to have higher and more restrictive fees than the ones we work with in Spain, and Zero to One Search was flexible in this regard. 

How much have you invested with them?

We spent over €10,000 (approximately $11,000 USD). 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June–August 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Zero to One Search presented the first profiles within the first two weeks, and I chose our new hire from that first batch.  The first candidate we interviewed was the one we hired — it was a perfect match. The time to hire was very quick; we thought it would take 3–4 months, but we closed the position in a month and a half. 

Overall, my level of satisfaction with the services I received from Zero to One Search is really good. I would consider working with Zero to One Search in the future if we expand our team in Germany. 

How did Zero to One Search perform from a project management standpoint?

We communicated through email and WhatsApp. The communication was very informal, which we liked. It's complicated for me to answer phone calls because my agenda is packed most of the time, so I communicated with Zero to One Search through WhatsApp voice messages. I appreciated the friendly approach they took to this request; bigger agencies prefer to have a call, but my communication with the Zero to One Search team was very quick. 

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

We were very happy with the work that Marat did for us. He was very quick, and everything was very smooth. Most of the time, when signing a new contract with an agency we haven't worked with, there's back-and-forth with the contract, but this was not the case working with Marat. He did an amazing job. Moreover, Marat helped me decide which candidate would be better to interview. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed by Zero to One Search's ability to present a batch of candidates and help me decide which one could be the best match. The fact that we hired the first candidate we interviewed was a milestone for us — that had never happened to me before. 

I've worked with many agencies, and most of the time, I need to see at least 15 candidates for a position like this. With Zero to One Search, the first candidate was perfect. Our collaboration with Zero to One Search was almost perfect, and we have no complaints. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

The candidate we hired said that Zero to One Search didn’t pitch our company very well because he didn't receive a lot of information. We could’ve given the team more guidelines on how to pitch our company.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give them guidelines on how to pitch your company. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of HR of MAYD Group GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

E-commerce, among others: purchase and delivery of medicine via app in Germany

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zero to One Search to accomplish?

• We wanted to scale our tech team fast. The goal was to hire a team lead and several backend engineers and some people to data engineering department
• ero to One Search offered Recruitment as a Service and we decided it was the best way to ensure we had overall control of the budget and the work

SOLUTION

How did you find Zero to One Search?

Referral

Why did you select Zero to One Search over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Zero to One Search were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Zero to One had a team of 4 researchers and 2 recruiters and they had to find candidates for us. They did search locally in Berlin in the EU and outside. They were responsible for the whole process starting with contacting a candidate to negotiating a salary offer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They found and we hired backend engineers with Node.js, 2 Data engineers, and a team lead for the development team.

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

The work was easy, the team knew what to do, how to market our company, and make sure that candidates had good recruitment experience.

What was your primary form of communication with Zero to One Search?

Email or Messaging App

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

The speed and communication.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zero to One Search could have done differently?

We were satisfied with their services.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a manager at Cybus. We’re a software company that offers a licensed IoT application for the manufacturing industry. Our company was founded in 2015, and we currently have a staff of 50 teammates.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Zero to One Search?

We needed assistance with talent acquisition since we had just received a funding round that allowed us to expand our team. We were particularly looking to grow our engineering team to attend to more customers and complex projects.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Zero to One Search helped us recruit development engineers with particular areas of expertise. I’ve worked in recruiting agencies before, so I was already familiar with the process involved in recruiting staff. 

We provided Zero to One Search with the roles’ descriptions and requirements. We also discussed our company’s current situation with Zero to One Search and had various iteration processes to find the right candidate. 

Zero to One Search searched potential candidates and conducted pre-screening interviews. 

What is the team composition?

We mainly worked with Marat (Founder & CEO), and we also worked with two recruiters.  

How did you come to work with Zero to One Search?

I’m unsure how we initially found Zero to One Search since they were already engaged with our company when I started working here.

How much have you invested with them?

Although I’m unsure of the exact amount, our investment was between the $25,000–$50,000 range. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked with Zero to One Search from January 2021–October 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Zero to One Search helped us find the right candidates for our company, even though they were niche profiles. For instance, they recruited three engineers with different focus areas: Node.js, C++, and IoT applications. 

Overall, Zero to One Search helped us narrow down our search and got to know our company well — I was happy with their work. The interview process was long because we were looking for specialized profiles. However, the talent Zero to One Search helped us recruit has adapted well to our company. 

How did Zero to One Search perform from a project management standpoint?

Our communication with Zero to One Search was really good. We had an initial kick-off call and continued to communicate through email after that. Zero to One Search was responsive and attentive, and we gave constant feedback to each other. 

We’re still in communication with Zero to One Search for occasional check-ins. One of the engineers they helped us recruit started working with us in February 2023.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can’t think of anything particular for Zero to One Search to improve. Although not all potential candidates matched our positions’ requirements, Zero to One Search took our feedback and kept looking for candidates until they found the right ones. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Give Zero to One Search as much information as possible so they can recruit the right candidates for your company. Communicate information about your company’s challenges, history, and growth plan.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the CEO of a German job board, we provide performance marketing for job ads in Germany.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Zero to One Search?

Our company is quickly growing and we needed at a faster pace to hire more fullstack developers.

SOLUTION

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

We considered multiple headhunting firms in Germany and worked with a couple of them on this project.

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

Zero to One Search asked us not only to describe the IT requirements of the project but also considered cultural fit as well to deliver suitable candidates for our team and company mindset!

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

I had the CEO working directly with me but also 2 other recruitment specialists.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We got in 2 months aproximately 40 suitable profiles of interested fullstack candidates willing to work for our company. We hired 5 and need to pause the project due to internal shortage of onboarding capacities - Zero to One Search exceeded our expectations by far!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We set up a process to effectively communicate withe the applicants they provided, Zero to One Search offered us guidance for relocations and Visa services. The workflow went smooth and was by far better than the one with the other recruitment firms (that didn't want to adapt to our internal process).

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

They considered the cultural and team fit as well for the applicants they provided!

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

As the exceeded by far our expectations we do not have any improvement tips.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HR of Electreon

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

automotive industry - wireless charging system

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zero to One Search to accomplish?

• recruitment

SOLUTION

How did you find Zero to One Search?

Online Search

Why did you select Zero to One Search over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Zero to One Search were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

The company Zero TO ONE Search helps us with recruiting project managers and field engineers in the automotive industry.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

I am very satisfied with the service of Mr. Marat and Darina the recruiter. Courteous and fast service, precise candidates

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

yes

What was your primary form of communication with Zero to One Search?

Virtual Meeting

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

Their high-quality service is impressive 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zero to One Search could have done differently?

new and special candidates

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Ecoloop Polska

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Providing solutions for circular economy

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zero to One Search to accomplish?

• Recruitment of Business Analyst with experience in Recycling Industry

SOLUTION

How did you find Zero to One Search?

• Referral
• Other

Why did you select Zero to One Search over others?

I worked with Marat, CEO of Zero to One at my previous company RLG in Munich

How many teammates from Zero to One Search were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

Zero to one had to find for us a business analyst with specific experience in recycling, budgeting

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We filled the opening very fast, in 1 week we got the introduction with the candidate and in 1 months she had her 1st day of work

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

Everything was good

What was your primary form of communication with Zero to One Search?

Virtual Meeting

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

They work very fast and know exactly what we need.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zero to One Search could have done differently?

nothing comes to my mind

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Talent Acquisition Specialist of Reverse Logistics GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

circular economy oriented IT, consultancy and logistics solutions driven by compliance.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zero to One Search to accomplish?

• Recruitment of QA Lead
• Recruitment of Application Manager
• Recruitment of ERP Developer

SOLUTION

How did you find Zero to One Search?

Referral

Why did you select Zero to One Search over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Zero to One Search were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our Munich was growing and we were looking for new joiners to support the development our growing platform. The demand was high and we require additional support in recruitment which is why we engaged Zero to One Search to support us finding experienced candidates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

All three positions were filled by Zero to One delivering on the additional support we required.

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

Yes, the speed - the roles were rather hard and previous recruiters we were working with were not able to provide results. But Zero to One search team was very patient and hard working.

What was your primary form of communication with Zero to One Search?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their communication and dedication to delivering were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zero to One Search could have done differently?

The work was good nothing to suggest for improvements, I hope to work in the future again.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HR Manager of Wrapclub GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Consulting in Finance/IT

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zero to One Search to accomplish?

• Placement of a candidate for the “Database SQL Developer” vacancy
• Placement of a candidate for the “Project Manager Risk & Compliance” vacancy

SOLUTION

How did you find Zero to One Search?

Referral

Why did you select Zero to One Search over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Zero to One Search were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

We commissioned Zero to One Search to find us a SQL database developer and a project manager with a focus on risk and compliance. The advice from Zero to One Search was very professional and every detail was paid to finding suitable candidates according to our ideas. Zero to One Search has us for every job c. 12 candidates were presented and we were able to successfully fill both positions with suitable candidates.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Both positions were successfully filled.

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

Zero to One Search always responded quickly to our inquiries, asked specific questions and adhered to our specifications during the search.

What was your primary form of communication with Zero to One Search?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

As a customer you feel very well looked after and e-mails are answered on the same day.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zero to One Search could have done differently?

No. Everything was great.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of HR of unitb consulting GmbH

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

IT Consulting Services

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Zero to One Search to accomplish?

• Executive Search
• Tech Talents

SOLUTION

How did you find Zero to One Search?

Referral

Why did you select Zero to One Search over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Zero to One Search were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Zero to one has been able to provide us with unique profile, fulfilling our business needs. We enjoy the flexibility and quality of their current processes. The availability and communication was also a very plesant experience.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The required positions were filled in time

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

yes

What was your primary form of communication with Zero to One Search?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The ability to negotiate things in advance and keeping it's promises

Are there any areas for improvement or something Zero to One Search could have done differently?

can't say at the moment

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

CEO

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Zero to One Search?

Zero to One Search helped us in finding great engineers for our team.

SOLUTION

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

They're specialised on bringing brilliant talent from abroad - exactly what we were after.

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

Hiring tech - developers for us.

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

account manager + several recruiters.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered a fantastic output. We've hired our tech team and are very happy.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Happy about communication and outcome.

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

Good network.

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

None.