How do you vet technical candidates beyond what's written on their CV?

A CV tells you where someone has worked, not whether they can actually do the job. That gap is where most bad hires come from, so our process is built to close it before you ever see a shortlist.

For technical roles, we go beyond a phone screen. Depending on the position, that might mean a live system-design conversation for a Cloud Solutions Architect, a walkthrough of past model deployments for an AI/ML hire, or a practical code discussion for a Full Stack Engineer. We also look at real work where we can — GitHub history, past projects, contributions — rather than taking a title at face value.

Technical skill is only half the picture. We spend time understanding how a candidate communicates, handles disagreement, and fits into the way your team actually operates, because a brilliant engineer who can't collaborate will slow a team down just as much as a skills gap will. References are checked properly, not as a box-ticking formality.

Curious about the specifics for your role? Our About Us page shares more on our background, or you can get in touch and we'll walk you through the exact process for your search.