A Guide for Non-technical Founders to Hire the Right Talent Each Time
Looking to outsource your Ruby on Rails team but not sure where to begin? Let me walk you through a step-by-step guide to finding the perfect talent for your business.
Ruby on Rails is a versatile framework that lets developers build pretty much anything and everything under the sun. The intent was to have an easy-to-use programming language that had the capabilities to build a full-stack application without any hassle.
This framework was created by David Heinemeier Hansson in 2004 who used it to develop 37 Signals a web design company that has transitioned into a software company that makes innovative digital products.
A Ruby on Rails developer's responsibilities vary depending on the kind of business they are developing for.
Building an e-commerce store for your small business is not the same as setting up APIs for CRM integration.
Not every business needs to outsource talent. Sometimes businesses can fulfill their project needs internally without having to worry about hiring talent from outside.
If you have a complex project, budgetary challenges, or are looking for niche talent outsourcing can be a good option for your business.
Outline the core reasons why you are considering this decision before you decide to go ahead with it.
For smaller businesses and agencies it is better to take on a partner who can give you one-on-one attention and customize your project needs at hand.
Most offshore agencies have a set service and pricing that they offer and have a tendency to prioritize their enterprise-level businesses over small-size businesses.
You need to ensure your partner understands your project-specific needs and gives you the time and attention you need to fulfill your hiring goals.
Close to 60% of businesses outsource as a means to reduce high labour costs.
While this is a promising statistic and may attract many businesses into hiring from other countries; making decisions solely based on cost factors is a terrible idea.
Many offshore agencies will lure you with the promise of extremely low costs for high-quality labor which is always too good to be true.
So instead, look for experienced developers who match your budgetary needs. Don't try to find the cheapest deal cause it won't be cheap in the long run.
There are many benefits of outsourcing talent from other countries. But one thing that founders and hiring managers need to keep in mind is that while outsourcing is a low investment in costs it can be a high investment in time depending on the kind of offshoring partner you work with.
You need to be willing to invest time in building a communication process that works for your outsource and internal team.
Working in a different timezone as your team can be a barrier for some businesses. So be ready to be more flexible with the way you run your team.
Finding the right hiring partner can take weeks, if not months. Try not to start the hiring process right before your project begins.
If there is an urgent hiring requirement, there are a few offshoring agencies that specialize in finding niche talent with their vetted pool of existing talent.
There have been many instances where founders get caught up with their project and just don't have time to hire someone.
This leads them to onboard talent who don't fit the bill. This can be detrimental to the final output of your project. Be sure to plan before you begin your work on your project.
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