Global Semiconductor

The Challenge

A Global Semiconductor based in Cambridge who focus on wireless technology, partnered with us, despite the complexities of working with five other agencies in the competitive Cambridge Semiconductor market. Our initial challenge was not just to excel, but to dominate in sourcing highly specialised talent for crucial roles within their innovative projects.

This involved meeting a significant demand for specialised roles in Wireless Embedded Software and Firmware within the fiercely competitive Cambridge market. A notable challenge emerged with a critical position remaining unfilled for nine months, with no suitable candidates identified within the allocated budget, despite the client interviewing a lot of Individuals directly.

The Solution

Understanding the niche nature of the company’s projects in Cambridge and the calibre of engineers required, we implemented a comprehensive and adaptive approach:

Conducted regular weekly meetings with the client to gain insights into each team's technical and non-technical preferences.

Developed a deep understanding of the roles, enabling us to quickly adapt our approach and deliver timely, accurate placements.

Leveraged our strong roots in the Cambridge Semiconductor market to navigate challenges effectively.

Team of 7 covering the entire market.

Internal system built up over the year that has a collective of over 250,000 passive candidates.

The Results

Our approach yielded exceptional results:

Overcame challenges in a highly candidate-short market for niche roles, such as a 9-month search for a Senior Firmware Engineer with wireless experience.
Successfully placed the position and became the company’s top-performing agency within the first year, securing the status of their preferred supplier.
With these roles, we maintained 100% retention rate for over 24 months for all permanent placements and an 87% retention rate on all placements we’ve made over the years, highlighting our ability to match niche skill sets with long-term career fits.

Follow-Up

6 months following that placement, the same team was looking to expand again. This time we were able to find the right candidate within 6 weeks. For that position, we sent 6 profiles, received 4 1sts, 1 final and an offer/acceptance on the same day. We demonstrated resilience by finding the right match for the challenging role, showcasing adaptability and an in-depth understanding of client needs.

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