Every step followed up, with no delays
BlackBerry QNX, Ottawa
Embedded Software, Automotive
Embedded Software Engineers
Contract
The problem
BlackBerry QNX supplies the real-time operating system inside hundreds of millions of vehicles, plus robots and medical devices. They needed contract embedded engineers quickly for a programme with fixed deadlines, where a week lost to a slow process was a week the programme could not afford. Melica agreed a timetable with the hiring manager on day one, covering interview slots, feedback deadlines and start dates, and then held everyone to it, candidates included. She searched for engineers with C and C++ experience on real-time and safety-critical systems, from automotive, aerospace and robotics, and confirmed availability and rates before any profile went over.
BlackBerry QNX, Ottawa
Embedded Software, Automotive
Embedded Software Engineers
Contract
The outcome
Contractors were in seat on schedule. The hiring manager's verdict was that Melica followed up after every step and never let a delay occur.
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Melica was a very professional recruiter. She was diligent, followed up after every step of the process, and never let a delay occur. I'd definitely work with her again.
BlackBerry
Questions this search answers
Do you recruit contractors as well as permanent staff?
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Yes. This programme was filled with contract embedded engineers.
How do you stop a hiring process slipping?
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By agreeing the timetable on day one and following up after every stage, on both sides.
How quickly were contractors in seat?
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The first started within three weeks.