Hiring a Data Engineer in 20 Days: Dataphoria’s Success Using linq’s Talent Database
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Dataphoria, a growing analytics company based in Athens, partnered with linq to fill the key role of a Data Engineer. With only 10 people on the team, every hire is a strategic decision – especially in highly specialized tech positions.
In a competitive market with scarce talent and rising costs, Dataphoria hired the right candidate within just 20 days, through linq’s Talent Database.
Challenge
As a small company, Dataphoria knew that filling a demanding tech position like that of a Data Engineer wouldn’t be easy.
- With a limited talent pool and
- Professionals in the field often commanding high salaries
the challenge became even greater.
Operating within a defined recruitment budget, the company needed to keep cost per hire low while still finding the right candidate – quickly, efficiently, and without unnecessary expenses.
Solution
Dataphoria quickly launched its search through linq’s Talent Database, leveraging the self-service model for precise sourcing.
Based on the job requirements,
- we created a curated shortlist of candidates aligned with the company’s needs, streamlining both the initial screening and the first linq requests.
Throughout the process,
- we stayed closely involved – supporting Dataphoria’s team in coordinating candidate communications and ensuring the selection moved forward quickly and smoothly.
Results
20 days – that’s all it took for Dataphoria to hire the right Data Engineer through linq’s Talent Database.
The process generated
- 23 applications
- 9 linq requests
- 6 candidates who expressed interest
- 6 interviews
- leading to the final hire.
By bringing the right talent on board, Dataphoria strengthened its technical capacity and kept momentum on the demanding projects already underway.
Conclusion
Our collaboration with Dataphoria shows how linq’s Talent Database is the ideal solution for companies growing strategically, regardless of size. With its self-service model and the power of targeted sourcing, the platform delivers the right talent where it’s needed – quickly, precisely, and effectively.
At linq, we remain committed to providing solutions that build strong teams and turn every recruitment need into a success story.
Testimonial
“Partnering with linq was a strategic choice. In just three weeks we found the right Data Engineer without investing excessive time or resources. linq’s Talent Database proved to be an invaluable tool for targeted sourcing in a challenging market.”
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