Background:

Applied Engineering, an engineering consulting company, specializes in providing top-tier engineering talent across various disciplines, including software, mechanical, and electrical engineering. As the company expanded its services to meet growing client demands, it found itself venturing into new territories, both geographically and in terms of skill sets.

Kirsten Guida, a seasoned professional with years of experience in operations management, recently transitioned into the role of Technical Recruiter at Applied Engineering. Her new position came with a unique challenge: sourcing candidates for positions outside the company's traditional hiring wheelhouse, particularly technician roles in manufacturing.

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Problem:

Applied Engineering's bread and butter had always been engineering positions. However, to better serve their clients and foster growth, they needed to expand their talent pool to include technicians and other manufacturing roles. This shift presented several obstacles:

• Lack of established networks in particular geographic areas
• Limited experience in sourcing for technician and manufacturing positions
• Ineffective results from traditional job boards and recruiting platforms

Kirsten found herself struggling to find qualified candidates using the company's existing Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and popular job sites like Indeed, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn. Over two months, she received only 22 applicants across four job postings, with merely two being remotely qualified. Even worse, neither of these candidates responded to follow-ups.

"I had on 4 job postings 2 applicants that were maybe remotely qualified, but neither one of them ever got back to me," Kirsten recalled.

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Solution:

While scrolling through her LinkedIn feed, Kirsten noticed several connections following FactoryFix. Intrigued, she visited the website and was immediately drawn to its focus on manufacturing talent. After a brief inquiry, Kirsten found herself on a call with a FactoryFix representative who introduced her to a platform that was much more than just another job board.

FactoryFix offered:

• A specialized database of manufacturing and technical talent
• AI-powered candidate matching and engagement
• User-friendly interface with a candidate scoring algorithm
• Integrated messaging system with AI-generated response suggestions
• Both job posting capabilities and direct database searching

Impressed by the comprehensive solution and surprisingly affordable pricing, Kirsten quickly gained approval to implement FactoryFix at Applied Engineering.

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Results:

The impact of FactoryFix on Applied Engineering's recruitment efforts was immediate and significant:

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Rapid Candidate Acquisition: On the very first day of using FactoryFix, Kirsten received more viable candidates than she had in the previous two months combined. Within two weeks, she had qualified candidates to present for three out of four open roles.

Increased Candidate Quality: Over two months, Kirsten engaged with more than 100 applicants through FactoryFix, with 30 of them being viable candidates for their open positions. This marked a stark contrast to the mere 22 applicants (with only 2 potentially qualified) received through other platforms in the same timeframe.

Time Efficiency: The AI-powered features, including automated initial candidate engagement and suggested responses, significantly reduced the time Kirsten spent on routine tasks. The candidate scoring algorithm, visualized through color-coding, allowed her to quickly identify the most promising candidates.

Cost-Effectiveness: Kirsten found that a three-month subscription to FactoryFix cost less than a one-month job boost on three other popular job sites, providing superior results at a fraction of the price.

"For the price and value, you just can't beat it," she stated.

Expanded Opportunities: The quality of candidates sourced through FactoryFix was so high that Kirsten began exploring opportunities to place them in other roles within the company, expanding Applied Engineering's talent pipeline beyond the initial job postings.

Exceptional Customer Service: From the initial onboarding to ongoing support, Kirsten was impressed by the level of dedication from the FactoryFix team.

"The level of customer service is incredible," she remarked. "Everyone's involvement to make sure I can be successful is rare."

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The implementation of FactoryFix significantly improved Applied Engineering's recruitment process for technical and manufacturing roles. It not only addressed their immediate hiring needs but also positioned the company to better serve their clients by quickly sourcing high-quality talent in new geographic areas and skill sets.

With FactoryFix, Applied Engineering has found a powerful ally in their mission to provide top-tier talent to their clients, setting the stage for continued growth and success in the competitive world of engineering and manufacturing recruitment.

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