Business Case: Strategic Recruitment of a Software Engineer for Farfetch in the Fashion Sector

Corporate Profile:

• Industry: Fashion and Technology
• Innovation Unit Size: 25 employees
• Annual Revenue: USD 2.5 billion
• Headquarters: Paris, France

Challenge :

Farfetch aimed to enhance its innovation unit by recruiting a specialized front-end developer proficient in React.js, tasked with pioneering virtual mannequin technology. The primary challenge was securing a suitably skilled candidate for this niche role. The recruitment landscape was highly competitive, and Farfetch struggled to find candidates who matched their specific needs, leading to prolonged recruitment efforts and potential project delays.

Solution Deployed via Humanup.io :

Farfetch engaged Humanup.io to address this recruitment challenge. Leveraging our expertise and extensive network, we were able to identify and present top-tier candidates who met the exact requirements for the role. Through our strategic and focused recruitment process, Farfetch successfully conducted three interviews and found the ideal front-end developer.

Before Humanup.io:

• Difficulty finding specialized front-end developers proficient in React.js for their innovative project.
• Prolonged recruitment timelines with limited success in identifying suitable candidates.
• Potential delays in project timelines due to unfilled critical positions.

With Humanup.io:

• Efficiently identified and attracted highly skilled candidates tailored to the specific needs of the role.
• Conducted three successful interviews, leading to the recruitment of a front-end developer who perfectly aligned with Farfetch's vision and technical requirements.
• Ensured that the innovation unit's virtual mannequin technology project stayed on track without delays.

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