The Problem
Particle, a San Francisco-based IoT platform provider, was struggling to expand its presence in Latin America. Despite six months of effort with another agency hiring talent, they had minimal success in hiring developers from Mexico.
They needed a partner who could help them:
- Recruit top-tier tech talent exclusively from Mexico
- Fill multiple specialized roles quickly and efficiently
- Navigate the nuances of hiring remote workers in a different country
- Integrate seamlessly with their existing hiring processes and tools
Challenge
Efficiently hire remote talent, specifically from Mexico.
"The team at Awana is great and I consider them extremely valuable partners.
Cristina and Mara (those who I worked closest with) were always very receptive to feedback, provided great insights, and were always very open with their communication style.
They found some extremely talented people who have been successful at Particle!"
Meital Altman, Senior Technical Recruiter at Particle
Why Awana?
As a LATAM-focused recruiting agency, Awana was uniquely positioned to solve Particle's hiring challenges. Our deep understanding of the Mexican tech landscape and our proven track record in remote hiring made us the ideal partner for Particle's expansion goals.
Our Approach:
- Customized Hiring Process: We incorporated Particle's existing hiring process into our own, creating a seamless experience for both the client and candidates. This included:
- Initial CV review
- Behavioral interview
- 2-3 interview panels
- Live coding assessment focusing on problem-solving approach
- 45-minute interview emphasizing soft skills like curiosity and collaboration
- Integrated Tools: We worked with Particle's existing systems, including Greenhouse and other communication platforms.
- Rapid Candidate Sourcing: For each role, we presented vetted candidates within a week, significantly reducing Particle's time-to-hire.
- Comprehensive Role Coverage: We successfully filled diverse positions, including:
- Mid SRE Developer (4+ years experience)
- Senior Visual Designer (7+ years experience)
- Senior UX Designer (7+ years experience)
- Mid Executive Assistant (4+ years experience)
- Collaborative Assessment: Awana and Particle's technical recruiters (Anthony Colon and Meital Altman) worked as a team to review and select the best candidates.
- Continuous Communication: Our team, led by Cristina, Daniela, and Mara, maintained open lines of communication, quickly adapting to feedback and providing valuable insights throughout the process.
Results
- 4 successful hires in specialized roles, including 2 female candidates
- 12+ vetted candidates presented for specialized positions
- Reduced hiring time from 6+ months to just 3-4 weeks per role
- Expanded Particle's remote team with top Mexican tech talent
- Established Awana as Particle's go-to partner for LATAM hiring
"I am very excited to start collaborating with Particle's team. The experience with Awana has been excellent and professional. They have been attentive at every step."
Elias Ruvalcaba, Senior Visual Designer
Why Particle Continues to Choose Awana
- Expertise in Remote Hiring: We understand the unique challenges of building distributed teams across borders.
- Access to Mexican Tech Talent: Our deep network in Mexico allows us to find specialized candidates quickly.
- Customized Approach: We adapt our process to fit seamlessly with our clients' existing hiring practices and tools.
- Diverse Candidate Pool: We help clients build well-rounded teams, including placing female candidates in tech roles.
- Efficiency: We significantly reduce time-to-hire without compromising on quality.
- Exceptional Communication: Our team maintains open, transparent communication throughout the hiring process.
Conclusion
Through our partnership, Awana helped Particle successfully tap into Mexico's rich tech talent pool, overcoming their previous hiring challenges.
By providing access to top-tier remote candidates and streamlining the hiring process, we enabled Particle to expand their LATAM presence efficiently and effectively. Our ability to integrate with Particle's existing systems and adapt to their specific needs made us a valuable, long-term partner in their growth strategy.
Looking to hire remote tech talent in Mexico or other LATAM countries?
Contact Awana today to learn how we can help you build your ideal team and accelerate your expansion into the Latin American market.