Looks Like We’re Going Local!
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In my previous post about outsourcing, I exposed that my company and I are looking to outsource the development of a dynamic web application. Well, after consulting with our good friend Mitch Harper we have decided to go in another direction.
We are currently searching for employees here in the area of Phoenix, AZ. We are hiring designers/coders right now, and also searching for project managers.
We acknowledge the importance of hiring individuals with more experience and more talent than we have ourselves. This philosophy is adopted in order to grow our company as efficiently as possible.
If you are in the process of hiring local employees, I can suggest theses services we have used:
We paid for the ability to view the resumes on monster.com. This has proven to be the best avenue. I have found over 50 qualified candidates within 100 miles of me. This alone elevates my chances of finding great employees.
I have had no response from elance.com and just a couple from craigslist.com.
Our number one concern is, as it should be, our ability to take care of client’s requests. We are building our brand on exemplary and timely customer service. We always want to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction.
We would like to instill this customer satisfaction oriented mindset in our employees.
Why We Decided to Stay Local Instead of Outsourcing
We are building long term relationships with both our customers and employees. In order to establish the kind of personal relationship we want, we are going to build our employee base here in Phoenix.
Our communication channels will have less resistance this way. Therefore, our goals and ideas will be implimented that much more effectively.
Every decision that is made has to be with the company in mind. We must always do what is best for our customers, and that will be better for our company.
I will keep you posted on our progress and helpful hints about the hiring process.
What are your helpful hints?
If you were to hire someone full-time, would your company be able to provide benefits and everything?
Just wondering. I know someone from Scottsdale area who can code pretty well.
One final avenue you might want to try before you give up on the outsourcing route altogether is oDesk (http://www.odesk.com). oDesk’s enhanced filtering engine allows you to search by time zone so you might be able to find designers who work nearby or at least in states nearby. oDesk’s unique tools allow companies to communicate effectively and share workspaces virtually. Nearly every oDesk provider takes several skill tests when they post a profile, so you have the ability of gauging expertise.
Best of luck with the candidate search!
~Michelle, oDesk
Thanks for the tip Michelle! I will check it out
We are hiring people who can work full time. It is initially a contractual position but with full time position available after the employee proves themselves.
If you want, you can have your friend call me directly. 602-214-1578
thanks!
oh stay way away from local candidates, they’re all crazy!
Rofl! I will keep this in mind… j/k Thanks for the comment Jamie!
Josh, what kept you from outsourcing? I’ve worked successful with outsourced individuals when I used to work for a Fortune 500, and have read rave reviews about it, including Tim Ferriss’ book “The 4-Hour Workweek”. What insight did Mitch provide that convinced you to look elsewhere (Besides the face-face aspect of things)?