How we think about the market.
Observations from hundreds of searches: where hiring really breaks down and why the problem is rarely “a lack of candidates”.
Recruitment StrategyHiring DFT engineers in Poland: skills, relocation and decisions
How to assess DFT experience, consider growth potential and adjust the search when relocation requirements and slow decisions limit your candidate pool.
Executive SearchHiring a Country Manager in Poland: what makes the search difficult?
GTM execution, market entry, responsibilities, English and confidentiality: how to assess a Country Manager, including your first hire in Poland.
RPORPO or success fees for multiple openings? Run the numbers first
Three vacancies do not automatically make RPO cheaper. Compare actual hires, project duration and the work transferred to the provider.
Hiring in PolandHiring engineers in Poland without local HR: a realistic six-week plan
A practical plan for overseas HQ: define the role, test the market, assess candidates and agree terms without confusing an accepted offer with a start date.
HeadhuntingWhat does an IT headhunter cost in Poland in 2026? Read beyond the percentage
Compare fee bases, retained and success-based models, replacement terms and the cost of waiting before comparing percentages.
Market MappingYour FPGA or ASIC role has been open for 90 days. What should change first?
Separate capability, market access, proposition and decision speed before assuming that a higher salary will fix the search.
HeadhuntingHeadhunting vs recruitment agency: the difference that matters
They may sound similar, but they solve different problems. What truly separates direct search from CV delivery - and when each model makes sense.
Candidate Pipeline100 CVs are not a pipeline. They are a definition problem in disguise.
A flood of applications looks like progress. It usually means the role is defined too broadly - while the people you actually want never applied.
Recruitment StrategyHeadhunting is not the same as recruitment. Do not overpay for your service.
You can pay for headhunting and get a recruitment process that your team can handle on its own.
HeadhuntingWhen job ads stop working: how to reach passive candidates
The best candidates are not browsing job boards. They do not need another vacancy - they need a credible reason to talk, built around their world.
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Diagnose why your pipeline is not converting
A short checklist of where companies most often lose the best candidates - from role definition to feedback. No sign-up and no email - check items online with a live score or download a printable PDF.