Client Overview
A growing embedded systems company based in Vijayawada required a hardware expert with a rare combination of skills in manufacturing, research, and information technology. The urgency of the requirement, coupled with the niche skill set and a small-city location, posed significant hiring challenges.
Challenges Faced:
1. Limited Talent Pool in Vijayawada: The client’s location limited access to professionals willing to relocate or already residing in smaller cities.
2. Specific Skill Set: The candidate needed expertise across three diverse domains—hardware design, manufacturing workflows, and IT systems integration—which is uncommon in a single profile.
3. Short Timeline: The client sought to onboard the resource within 20 days, requiring a highly accelerated recruitment process.
4. Reluctance to Relocate: Candidates preferred opportunities in metro cities, making Vijayawada a less attractive location for top talent.
Our Approach
1. Industry Targeting and Sourcing: Focused on embedded hardware companies and organizations specializing in manufacturing technology. Utilized advanced search strategies on LinkedIn, niche job portals, and professional forums to identify candidates with overlapping experience in hardware, IT, and manufacturing.
2. Referrals and Passive Candidate Outreach: Activated referral networks within the embedded systems and hardware engineering community. Approached passive candidates who weren’t actively seeking roles but had the required skill set. 3. Relocation Value Proposition: Highlighted the benefits of the role, including challenging projects, leadership opportunities, and cost-of-living advantages in Vijayawada. Addressed relocation concerns by providing details about the company’s support, local amenities, and long-term growth prospects.
4. Streamlined Process: Coordinated closely with the client to reduce interview turnaround time. Conducted pre-screening to ensure only highly suitable profiles were submitted, expediting the selection process.
Results
Successfully placed a hardware expert within the 20-day deadline.
The selected candidate demonstrated strong experience in hardware development, manufacturing processes, and IT systems, aligning perfectly with the client’s requirements.
Overcame relocation challenges by effectively communicating the role’s value and benefits.
Key Success Factors
1. Focused Industry Targeting: Directly targeting embedded and manufacturing industries ensured access to relevant talent.
2. Proactive Communication: Collaborating closely with the client minimized delays and streamlined the hiring process.
3. Tailored Pitching: Addressing relocation concerns and highlighting role benefits helped secure the candidate’s acceptance.
Conclusion
Despite the challenges of sourcing niche talent in a small city like Vijayawada, our targeted approach, coupled with efficient coordination and strong communication, enabled the timely placement of a highly skilled resource. The client expressed satisfaction with the process and the resource's immediate contribution to ongoing projects.
