Ballast Lane Applications: A Transparent Look into Our Recruiting Process
Are you curious about the recruiting process at Ballast Lane Applications (BLA)? Potential candidates often seek insights into how we operate and recruit. In this article, we'll shed light on our approach to recruiting, provide you with important metrics from previous years, and explain how we achieve exceptional results. Additionally, we'll delve into the key areas we focus on when evaluating candidates, giving you a clear understanding of our values and expectations.
What do our recruitment metrics say about us?
Let's begin by examining the recruiting metrics from the past year.
In 2022, our recruiting efforts expanded as we interviewed over 1,000 candidates. Out of these, 16% managed to pass all interview stages and secured a BLA offer. A total of 11% of the interviewed candidates (comprising 69% of those who received offers) accepted our offer and became valued team members. Our turnover rate during the probationary period was impressively maintained at 12%.
These numbers significantly surpass industry averages for the IT sector in 2022. What sets us apart and enables us to achieve these outstanding outcomes?
What's behind our succes in IT recruiting?
To understand how we achieved these remarkable recruiting metrics, let's explore the approach that sets BLA apart from other companies. We firmly believe that recruiting should be driven by a set of rules and principles that align with our core values, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates. Our three main focus areas for assessing candidates are:
Alignment with BLA Values: At BLA, our core values of Ownership, Honesty, Teamwork, and Continuous Learning define our organizational culture. Consequently, when evaluating candidates we prioritize assessing their compatibility with these values. We look for individuals who demonstrate a willingness to take ownership not only of their work but also of the project or product as a whole. Honesty, especially when faced with challenging situations, is highly valued. Candidates who exhibit a team-oriented mindset and a desire to take advantage of the personal development opportunities offered at BLA stand out as exceptional fits for our organization.
Communication Skills: While technical professionals may lean towards introversion, we recognize the importance of strong communication skills. Through meticulous screening during our three-step interview process and ongoing training after joining BLA, we ensure that verbal and written communication remain a focal point of our team's growth and success.
Technical Expertise: Evaluating technical skills is a crucial aspect of our recruitment process. We employ a two-pronged approach, with candidates completing a technical exercise followed by a technical interview, conducted by one of our tech leads. Maintaining effective communication between recruiters and tech leads is key to ensuring candidates are assessed at the appropriate level. Our technical interviews are tailored to accommodate candidates at different experience levels, including juniors and lower-level intermediates.
A Bright Future with BLA
Recruiting has proven to be an ongoing challenge in recent years due to the scarcity of qualified candidates in the job market. While there is currently a shift occurring, with more candidates becoming available, the hurdles of recruitment persist. By placing utmost importance on our core values and embracing a robust evaluation process, BLA overcomes these challenges and thrives in its recruitment efforts. Our unwavering commitment to these values and the implementation of a comprehensive evaluation process will guarantee that BLA remains a company that its team members can take immense pride in being a part of.