Author: itMatch

External recruitment isn’t a fallback plan – it’s a strategic advantage

Internal Talent Teams do an incredible job balancing countless priorities — from managing processes to building employer branding. But with so much on your plate, when was the last time you had the space to dive deep into niche Ruby on Rails communities or track talent shifts in blockchain? That’s where external recruitment comes in. […]

The most expensive mistakes happen BEFORE the first recruitment

Before you open your first position, check if the market can handle your roles at the pace you need and within the budget you have. I’ve seen companies: Spent 6 months searching for a niche role in a city where there were literally 10 candidates. Made 10 offers but hired only 2 people because they […]

The story of how Qualtrics & itMatch achieved the supposedly impossible

I’ll tell you the story of how Qualtrics, with itMatch’s help, achieved the supposedly impossible. When Qualtrics decided in 2017 to build its Kraków engineering center using FAANG-level recruitment standards, most people said it couldn’t be done in Krakow’s competitive market. Especially since, just a moment earlier, one of the most well-known companies from this […]

How we support our clients over the first 6 months

Opening an office is one thing. But what comes next? I’ve learned that recruitment doesn’t end when someone signs the contract. That’s actually where the real work begins. That’s why in itMatch, we don’t just fill positions – When we partner with you, we’re not external vendors. We’re your dedicated recruitment team, working alongside your […]

Beyond Code – The Secret to hiring developers who actually stay

Know that story? Two candidates with identical technical skills. Same programming languages, similar experience, comparable expertise. One thrives in your team. The other leaves after 6 months. The difference? It’s rarely about code quality. After placing hundreds of developers, we’ve learned that technical competence gets you to the interview. Cultural fit determines long-term success. What […]

When does on-site work make sense and when is remote the smarter play?

If you’re scaling an engineering team in 2025, the “where” of work is not just a real estate decision; it’s a talent strategy decision. Here’s what the latest hiring data and our client projects tell us: 1. Offices accelerate onboarding, but not always productivity. For junior engineers or fast-growing teams, in-person work speeds up knowledge […]

No HR Department? See what can help to secure top tech talent when entering a new market.

When you enter a new market, hiring isn’t just another task on the checklist. It’s the foundation of everything that follows. Without a local HR function, even the best expansion strategy can stall, talent pipelines dry up, and recruitment cycles drag on. Mis-hires drain budgets and delay delivery. Market entry without local hiring expertise can […]

Humans vs AI – 1:0 – Why Human Thinking Still Wins

A few days ago, the IT world was shaken by the news: a Pole, Przemek Dębiak (“Psyho”), defeated artificial intelligence and won the most prestigious heuristic competition in the world – AtCoder World Tour Finals 2025 (Heuristic Division). In a competition based on strategy, creativity, and pure thinking – it wasn’t a language model, it […]

Why Employer Branding Is Your Fastest Route to Top Polish Developers

Here’s why Employer Branding investment pays off from day one: Market credibility acceleration – Polish developers research companies extensively before engaging. Strong employer brand shortens the “trust building” phase, getting you in front of quality candidates faster. Premium talent attraction – Top-tier developers in Warsaw, Krakow, and Gdansk gravitate toward companies with clear technical vision […]