Since 2022, TangoCode, a forward-thinking IT consulting company, has partnered with Awana to overcome significant challenges in tech talent acquisition. This case study explores how Awana transformed TangoCode's hiring process, resulting in successful placements and expanded talent pools across Latin America.
The Problem
TangoCode's tech talent acquisition process struggled with:
- Long hiring cycles
- Post-hire misalignments
- Limited success in technical assessments
- Low candidate confidence during interviews
The Tech Talent Acquisition Challenge
- Recruiting skilled female developers while maintaining rigorous standards
- Finding candidates with C1 English proficiency and corporate experience
- Balancing technical skills with cultural alignment and long-term vision fit
As technical recruiters in Latin America, we knew TangoCode's talent search needed to expand to new countries beyond, including Brazil, Costa Rica, and Chile. At first, they were determined to find candidates only in Ecuador and Peru.
To revolutionize TangoCode's tech talent acquisition, Awana:
- Restructured the vetting process to assess more than just technical skills
- Focused on reducing time-to-hire while improving quality of hires
- Increased candidate satisfaction in the tech talent acquisition process
Our Tech Talent Acquisition Approach
- Collaborated with TangoCode to revamp the vetting process, focusing on:
- Technical prowess
- Cultural fit and value alignment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Advocated for exploring new tech talent pools beyond initial target countries
- Improved communication about company culture and expectations to candidates
- Incorporated behavioral and situational questions in tech talent assessments
Tech Talent Acquisition Results
- Managed 17 talent search campaigns since 2022, with 11 successful placements
- Reduced average tech talent acquisition duration by 30%, from 2 weeks-2 months to a more consistent, shorter timeframe
- Increased smooth integration of new tech hires by 20%, reducing post-hire misalignments
- Boosted candidate confidence and satisfaction by 25% through improved communication
- Successfully expanded TangoCode's tech talent preferences
- Filled more than 8 pivotal roles, including Backend Node.js Developer, Full Stack Developer, and Customer Support Engineer
Tech Talent Acquisition Takeaways
- Comprehensive tech talent evaluation, balancing technical skills with cultural fit, improves hiring quality
- Clear communication about company culture from initial interviews leads to higher offer acceptance rates and candidate satisfaction
- Exploring new tech talent pools yields excellent results
- Enhancing interview techniques can significantly improve post-hire performance and integration
Why Choose Awana for Tech Talent Acquisition
- Demonstrated ability to transform tech hiring processes over long-term partnerships
- Successfully executed expansion into new tech talent markets
- Achieved measurable improvements in tech talent acquisition metrics, including time-to-hire and quality of hire
- Provided strategic insights for long-term tech talent acquisition improvements, including geographic expansion
Conclusion
Over two years of collaboration, Awana's approach to tech talent acquisition has consistently solved TangoCode's specific challenges, resulting in a more diverse, skilled, and culturally aligned tech team.
The significant improvements in hiring efficiency, candidate quality, and satisfaction demonstrate the effectiveness of Awana's strategies.
For companies facing similar tech talent acquisition hurdles, Awana offers a proven strategy to optimize their hiring process and secure top-tier tech talent in the competitive Latin American market. Contact us.