Startups no longer struggle with hiring tech talents, here is why.

Hiring and retaining tech talents remains a significant problem for many startups. About 90% of tech leaders say finding the best talents is difficult.

Are you a tech founder or an HR professional hiring software engineers? Then this is for you.?

We have hacked the technique to hire & groom the top 1% of talents globally but let’s focus on grooming tech talents - “Software Engineer Trainee Programs”.

Let’s dive in????

Ever wondered about the idea behind tech trainee programs? How it is done, what does it entail, and the result? Keep reading to find the how's and all you need to know.

1. SOURCING ELITE BUDDING SOFTWARE ENGINEERS

Organizations use different tactics to attract the best entry-level engineers; some organize career fairs. We’ve seen fintech companies within the Nigerian landscape in the last year host massive career fairs, some organizations partner with universities & training institutions to scout top-performing students in Computer Science & related departments after graduation.?

We’ve seen the rise of tech training giants like ALX, Decagon, and Aptech to mention a few that have contributed to aiding individuals learn and upskill their technical skills in different tech fields.

2. WHAT THE TRAINEE PROGRAM ENTAILS?

After the selection, candidates who enter the talent pipeline go through a rigorous selection process that entails a combination of cognitive assessments & work readiness interviews. Candidates are asked about their interests which are further validated by extra-curricular activities they may have engaged in the past, they are asked fundamental questions about software engineering & the best engineers scale through. - This is where it gets exciting.

Selected students get hands-on paid experiences in most cases, as they work on various projects, collaborate with different teams & engineering mentors, and expand their knowledge by implementing self-paced learning which tests their readiness to learn and improve themselves.

3. IS THIS A WIN-WIN SOLUTION?

Tech trainee programs offer an opportunity for a streamlined recruitment process. It is an avenue for tech organizations to access fresh minds, creating a link for innovation to meet talent. Young engineers get first-hand experience in the industry as they rise quickly and upskill in their chosen line of career.

Top talents weren’t invented, they just grew up.

At CareerBuddy, we help global organizations attract, screen, and train top talents. Setting up a tech trainee program is no longer a daunting goal, but can be done seamlessly.

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