Why are CTOs and CEOs of tech companies not satisfied with working with recruitment agencies?
The same scene plays out repeatedly: a recruiter enthusiastically presents a candidate, only to have the hiring manager reject them within minutes. Same CV, completely different interpretations. And it might go on over and over again. The fundamental disconnect: Non-IT specialized recruiters focus on matching qualifications with requirements. 5 years in Python? Requirement met. Hiring […]
Poland’s IT talent market in 2025 is growing fast, but unevenly
As tech companies scale across Poland, the hiring landscape is no longer just competitive, it’s asymmetric. Some roles attract 100+ applicants. Others take over a month to fill despite active sourcing. According to recent data (itselecta.com, Poland Insight, agency-partners.com), backend and frontend technologies still dominate the Polish job market. What’s far more challenging is hiring […]
7 days from briefing to contract signed. How is that possible?
Senior Full-stack Developer hired in just one working week. The client came to us with an urgent project. The deadline was non-negotiable, the budget was set, but most importantly, they knew exactly what kind of candidate they needed. There was no “let’s see what you can find,” just clear technical and cultural requirements. What did […]
How does RPO model support long-term growth?
When entering a new market, most companies follow this simple pattern. And they fail. Outsource a few roles to agencies, hire fast, adjust later. The result? Inconsistent quality. No process. Limited candidate experience. If you’re serious about building a long-term presence, especially in competitive markets like Poland, you need more than just a list of […]
Avoid these 6 mistakes Tech Companies keep repeating
Here are the most common challenges you’ll face when entering the Polish market – and how we help solve them as a business partner. Are you… planning to enter the Polish market? already here, but something’s not working? “It’s Just a Job Posting “ The Challenge: Founders look at salary ranges on Polish Job boards […]
IT recruitment based on data is not about “just measuring something”
For us, data is a real tool for making accurate decisions – faster, more informed, and better aligned with the client’s needs. Every day, we use many sources: Traffit Analytical platforms like Looker Studio, Market data, candidate and client feedback. But the most important thing is not the tools themselves. The most important thing is […]
Partnering with a Recruitment Agency: From Initial Brief to Successful Onboarding
Effective recruitment is the foundation of building strong teams. But what does collaboration between a company and a professional recruitment agency really look like in practice? Discover our proven partnership process — one that not only delivers top talent but also ensures comfort, clarity, and peace of mind for both sides. Our Step-by-Step Collaboration Process: […]
3 Questions To Ask Your Recruitment Agency
The High-Bar Hiring Partner: 3 Questions That Reveal If Your IT Agency Can Actually Deliver Eight years ago, we started working with a company that had just opened their office in Kraków. They had an ambitious product and a strong engineering culture — and their hiring standards were high. Very high. They rejected 9 out […]
When Less Truly Means More – a few words about running recruitment pipelines
I have been observing Krakow’s IT market for years, and I’ve noticed a concerning trend. In the race to fill vacancies, many companies overload their recruitment processes, which produces the opposite effect to what was intended. On one hand, we have a plenty of job offers in IT, and on the other – rising candidate […]
5 Practices That Attract Top IT Talent – Tested Across 500+ Recruitment Processes
After 10 years of fighting in Recruitment Trenches, I’ve learned one thing: The best IT candidates aren’t looking for jobs. We need to find them and offer something beyond just another “exciting career opportunity.” So here are 5 practices that actually work: 1. Stop Hiding Salary Ranges IT experts receive 10+ messages from recruiters weekly. […]