Hello from the EvoTalents team! In this article, we want to share how we build our strategy for sourcing Frontend Developers (frontend developer position). We are sharing valuable resources that can help you fill the position independently. We also discuss when it's appropriate to turn to a recruiting agency and share our extensive experience in closing similar roles.
Anya, our recruiting partner with over 5 years of experience in technical talent acquisition, is our speaker today! We hope you genuinely discover new information and gain useful knowledge.
How to Find a Frontend Developer
Finding any specialist requires a strategy. Everything starts with it, and the subsequent success depends on it. There are specific steps I take when starting work on a vacancy - a clear examination of the requirements, identifying the most important ones, how many specialists are available in a specific location, in the market overall, and determining whether there has been experience with a similar vacancy before, how long ago, and how much the previous experience can help me. Very often, out of the entire list of requirements, 2-3 criteria are essential, while the others are secondary and can be learned over time. I also list various keywords, titles, donor companies, and universities that could help me. Firstly, I conduct sourcing based on the main criteria, allowing me to work through the primary requirements and significantly increase the chances of closure, then I expand the search criteria. When you have more experience, you begin to understand which channels work better, and they are different for each vacancy [we will talk about this in more detail later].
If there has been previous experience with a similar vacancy, the first thing I do is review the old vacancy, reach out to candidates, find out how they are doing, and if they are ready to discuss new opportunities. After all, this is not a direct cold contact, and usually, people react very well when there has been a connection before. Taking into account what I learned from previous experience and the candidate's preferences, I propose the vacancy.
When a candidate declines, I find out why, when they could reconsider, gather all the necessary information that could help me, despite the refusal, in the future. I have also encountered situations where candidates interpret certain aspects of the vacancy in their own way, meaning they make assumptions. For example, I once approached a candidate for a telephony project and received a rejection. When asked "Why?" I got the answer that there was no experience with telephony, although we did not have such a requirement in the vacancy, and I was able to continue communication with them. Conducting quality communication and dialogue is the key to success.
In addition to the above, for developing an effective sourcing strategy, knowledge of various tools, channels, market orientation, understanding of positions, their specifics, knowledge of companies, their products, and technology stacks is very helpful.
Where to search for Frontend Developers
All specialists can and should be primarily searched on the professional platform LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the world's largest online network for professional contacts, with over 850 million registered users and 58 million registered companies. You can search through the internal search.
Next, you can utilize additional resources:
- Social networks: Facebook (internal search, groups, X-Ray search), Instagram (internal search, X-Ray search), Twitter (internal search, X-Ray search), Meetup (internal search, X-Ray search), XING (internal search, X-Ray search).
- Professional platforms: GitHub, Stackoverflow (internal search, X-Ray search).
- Messengers: Slack, Telegram, Gitter.
Slack communities: https://github.com/thisdot/tech-community-slacks#list-of-slack-channels-for-local-communities-by-region,https://standuply.com/The_List_of_1000_Slack_Communities_by_Standuply.
Telegram channels - numerous communities sharing their experience, the key is to find the right channel. You can do this using internal search via X-Ray: inurl:t.me intext:channel javascript ukraine. Additional channels can be found in this compilation - Awesome Ukrainian IT Communities and https://dou.ua/lenta/articles/telegram-channels-new-list/
- Dou - the largest developer community in Ukraine (internal search, X-Ray search).
- Freelance platforms: Upwork, Freelancer (internal search, X-Ray search).
- Publication platforms: Medium, Reddit.
At EvoTalent, we primarily search on LinkedIn, and we have found success with searches on professional platforms and various communities, as well as X-Ray search.
What to pay attention to in the resume of a Frontend Developer
Experience, products, companies, whether the candidate worked with React.js, Vue.js, Angular.js frameworks, or native JavaScript. It's important to know which frameworks and their versions the candidate has worked with; for example, Angular 2 significantly differs from versions 2+. Also, inquire about the libraries the candidate has experience with. In general, frameworks are usually the main focus, and learning additional libraries typically requires some time.
Julia, our recruiting partner, also shared her opinion:
" If we talk from a technical perspective, it's crucial to clarify details about TypeScript experience with the hiring manager, whether it's necessary for this project. Often, experience with unit testing is required, and it's essential to pay attention to that. Also, be aware of upcoming tasks because it might be necessary to have experience building a project from scratch, and not everyone can handle that. However, not all candidates mention these details in their resumes. Usually, you analyze based on the tech stack and years of experience; everything else is discussed in a call or through text. ”
Web Developer Recruitment Agency
After gathering a lot of information about closing the Frontend Developer vacancy, you may decide that it would be cool to delegate this process. And we agree with you! After all, a professional approach from a recruiting agency will not only save your time but also calm your nervous system. And the peace of mind for a leader is tranquility and productivity for the entire team.
Let's objectively discuss why you should turn to EvoTalents:
- We have extensive experience in closing Frontend Developer roles. For example, for one of our recent clients, we presented 7 relevant candidates within the first 8 days of work. Immediately after the client conducted interviews, offers were sent to 2 of them. After a short period, the client returned to us with the same vacancy. It took us an additional 7 days [after presenting the first candidate] to close the role again. In a compressed timeframe, we found 3 Frontend Developers who are still working with our client's company.
- EvoTalents takes pride in its client-centric approach. We tailor a personalized approach to each inquiring company. We pay attention to the pains and issues of the client, consider all the specifics of the vacancy, learn as much as possible about the desired employee, and create a detailed portrait of the ideal candidate. Throughout the process, we maintain constant communication with the client, asking clarifying questions to ensure a 100% result from our side.
- We work transparently. Every week, our clients receive reports on the work done. We keep them informed about the number of candidates contacted, reasons for rejections, and the overall HR image of the client's company in the market. We present only the most relevant candidates. We discuss realistic timelines for closing the vacancy, taking into account all its specifics and the market's condition. We honestly answer all questions from both the client and the candidates. We strive to be true partners to our clients, always taking care of them and ensuring that the recruiting process is pleasant, fast, and of high quality.
Our professional recruiters are ready to take care of your vacancies today. Do you have thoughts about which role to delegate to the EvoTalents team? Write to us, and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible to tell you more and initiate collaboration!
