These days, we seem to be in odd position here at Digital Max Solutions ( A Web applications development offshore company in Kathmandu, Nepal). We have steady work coming but not enough developers to grab these new exciting works.To date we have tried a few tactics:
Recruiting from placing advertisements in paper or online. (Kantipur daily & Himalayan times-Wednesday listings)
Recruitment from local recruitment agencies (headhunters). We used “Real Solutions” a local head hunter agency.
Word of mouth (through ex-associates or current)
The best is as always through Word of mouth and from recommendations from associates presently working with us and ex-associates.So i have to say so far, the best way to recruitment is from personal viral marketing (viral recruiting actually!). We are hiring from the local competitive IT market. Its a tough recruiting since most young people are increasingly opting to try their hand at the “greener pastures” on the other side. (By other side, I mean, USA, Australia, South Korea, Japan, UK or even some other non english European countries).Interesting dilemma as a CEO.How do we make an IT industry here in Nepal, and increase the clout of the industry when the young talented people who are here, will not stay here to support the pillars ? What do you think ?
Ujw
