Why Teilur Talent hates 'outsourcing' and why recruiters should too

Published on
Mar 6, 2024
Written by
Juan David Rodríguez
EDITED by
Lisa Dahlgren
Read time
4 Minutes
Category
Talent Insights

Modern recruiting requires a more human approach

This should come as no surprise. Talent is spread all over the world, but opportunities are not. Latin American developers and professionals want to be part of a mission and exciting work initiatives that don’t require them to emigrate from their home countries; however, there are not enough employment opportunities that help them prove their value as a professional. One cause is that U.S. employers rarely look for world-class data and analytics talent outside major U.S. cities and universities.

U.S. companies have been employing tech professionals in tech hubs such as San Francisco and New York, thinking they have higher skill sets than workers in tech hubs in Latin American cities such as Bogota, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, and Buenos Aires. Companies that are not hiring outside the U.S. often pay four to five times more in salaries for candidates with the same proficiencies as professionals in Latin America.

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According to Springwise, “The global skills gap is emerging as a long-term economic problem. An in-depth report from Korn Ferry has predicted that more than 85 million jobs in the US could go unfilled by 2030 due to a lack of skilled workers.”

Over the past decade, countless millennials have moved to important tech hub cities searching for better job opportunities, and that’s why urban rents and incomes have risen as well.

Nevertheless, remote work completely changed that dynamic. For example, Twitter employees don't have to live in San Francisco and pay $3,000 monthly rent to do their jobs, which means that companies can hire more (and even better!) talent outside of tech hubs, where salaries are expected to be significantly lower. This is what most companies in the U.S. and Canada have failed to figure out when looking to recruit talent.

Tech companies need allies, not just workers

Teilur Talent’s approach is different when recruiting talent, because they do not focus on the technical aspect of an employee only. They argue that the human aspect is the most important.

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Teilur Talent also does not collaborate with clients that are looking for part-time employees, freelancers, or project contractors. This is because they aim to encourage startups to think a step further when hiring someone. Managers shouldn’t hire a candidate for the tasks they can complete. Instead, they should hire someone for the ownership they can take to ignite the growth of their business.

Let’s set a quick scenario. When you hire a part-time UI/UX designer to complete tasks, they will do exactly what you ask them to do. On the other hand, when you hire a full-time UI/UX designer, they will not only execute the roadmap of a product development plan, but they will own the process and pride themselves on their work.

This is the perfect outcome of what hiring managers want, not what they "think they want."

In a remote work future, Latin America offers major talent value

The reason why Teilur Talent is uniquely positioned is because of its focus on Latin America.

Unlike professionals in India, China, or Eastern Europe, Latin Americans work in western time zones. North American companies can integrate Latin American candidates into their day-to-day operations and enjoy the cost-effectiveness of remote talent without scheduling difficulties.

Even though Asian and Eastern Europe countries have capable talent, bilingual Latin American developers and professionals have the upper hand because of their time zone.

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Hiring managers who are on the lookout for remote talent know how important it is to be able to get on a quick Zoom call or have someone reply on Slack quickly and not have to wait for the next day to resolve an urgent issue.

In essence, hiring a remote QA engineer on the West Coast or hiring someone with the same skills in Latin America makes no difference when it comes to talent or convenience - but it might make a difference in how much a company needs to pay for that talent.

Need help with cost expectations? 

Costs vary depending on the final offer our candidate accepts. 80% of what you pay goes to the candidate, and the remaining 20% is our fee. We’ve put together some examples of price ranges with all fees included, to help you establish clear pricing expectations for the services we offer.

Pillars
Colombia
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
Group 1. Coordinators, data analysts, tech sales

$1,500 - $2,000

$1,500 - $2,000

Group 2. Product, designers, growth marketers

$2,000 - $3,500

$2,000 - $3,500

Group 3. Developers and Sr. tech talent (4+ years)

$3,500- $5,000

$3,500- $5,000

Group 4. Sr. software & data engineering (7+ years)

$5,500- $8,500

$5,500- $8,500

1:1 recruiting support

via integration

Talent focus
Pillars
Colombia
Argentina
Mexico
Brazil
Group 1. Coordinators, data analysts, tech sales

$18,000 -$24,000

$18,000 -$24,000

Group 2. Product, designers, growth marketers

$24,000 -$42,000

$24,000 -$42,000

Group 3. Developers and Sr. tech talent (4+ years)

$42,000-$66,000

$42,000-$66,000

Group 4. Sr. software & data engineering (7+ years)

$66,000-$102,000

$66,000-$102,000

1:1 recruiting support

via integration

Talent focus

*Transparent pricing refers to understanding how much a company takes as a percentage of how much a client pays for hired talent. These prices are estimates and always depend on the final offer the candidate takes.

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Got questions? We've got answers.

1

How is Teilur Talent different from other tech recruiting companies in LATAM?

At Teilur Talent, we take a mission-focused approach to recruiting, ensuring that our candidates are aligned with your company's vision and goals. Unlike other tech recruiting companies in LATAM, who may focus solely on technical skills, we prioritize the cultural fit and dedication of our team members to your company. For this reason, we do not support project contractor or freelancer roles. Instead, we focus on fully devoted team members who will help you achieve long-term success. If you are looking for freelancers to complete one-off projects, you probably are better off going to companies like fiver.com, toptal.com or upwork.com.

2

How does Teilur Talent attract and retain the best talent compared to other companies?

At Teilur Talent, we offer our candidates competitive salaries that are 2x to 3x higher than what tech companies would pay locally. This allows us to attract top talent and retain highly motivated and loyal team members. Additionally, we focus on finding candidates whose values align with the purpose, visoin, and mission of our clients. This approach ensures that our engineers and tech talent are not just coding and completing task—rather, they become part of a greater purpose, which gives them meaning and helps us attract and retain the best talent.

3

What are the typical tech roles that Teilur Talent recruits for?

At Teilur Talent, we specialize in recruiting for a wide range of tech roles that are typically in high demand. These include positions such as DevOps engineers, QA analysts and engineers, back-end and front-end developers, data scientists, product managers, business developers, and technical sales positions. Essentially, we recruit for most roles that are needed in B2B and B2C tech-focused businesses.

4

What are Teilur Talent's fees and pricing structure?

At Teilur Talent, we believe in transparency. We charge a flat rate fee of 20% of what the client pays. This way, our clients know exactly what they are paying for and how much the candidate gets. As an example: If a client hires a software engineer for $60,000 per year ($5,000 per month), Teilur's monthly fee would be $1,000 (20% of $5,000). We don't believe in hidden fees or unwanted surprises, so we disclose all costs upfront to both candidates hired and companies. When exploring other alternatives, make sure they are transparent about their pricing. We believe this is paramount for the benefit of all parties involved in this new era of remote work.

5

What is the candidate screening process at Teilur Talent, and how do you ensure a good fit for my company?

At Teilur Talent, we take candidate screening very seriously. We use a multi-layered approach to find the best candidates for our clients, starting with screening thousands of candidates from our internal and proprietary networks. We leverage AI technology to assess whether a candidate matches the technical skills required for a given job opening. We also perform additional personal evaluations to ensure that the candidate has the soft skills, culture fit, and English language skills required to excel in their new role. Our rigorous screening process ensures that only the best candidates make it through to our clients, saving them time and helping them find the best talent for their teams.