The Challenge: Panasonic Avionics needed a rare breed: an aircraft engineer with highly specific licenses, capable of demanding physical work, AND belonging to a protected category (disability, refugee, etc.) Think finding a pink unicorn in a snowstorm.
The Landscape: Months of fruitless searching, zero meaningful progress, a frustrated client and a seemingly unfillable role.
Enter Fractal:
- The Brief: Fractal engaged an Italian-based recruiter who grew up on an airforce base, and so had spent their lives surrounded by the talent Panasonic were trying to hire. The brief with the client was carried out a specialist in this very specific field, someone able to understand the nuances of the role and the unique candidate profile.
- Rapid Candidate Identification: Within a week, Fractal presented two highly qualified candidates, both meeting the stringent technical and protected category criteria.
- The Difference: LinkedIn is a tool, not the strategy. We deployed tenacity, strategic networking, deep research and patience. And found the needle in the haystack.
- Navigating the Labyrinth: Complex client internal processes took time, and as you’d expect from a quality provider, we acted as a crucial bridge, maintaining consistent engagement with the candidate, addressing concerns, and ensuring their continued interest.
- Overcoming Hurdles: Challenging legal requirements for hiring within protected categories necessitated meticulous attention to detail. We managed the hiring process and all associated documentation, ensuring full compliance.
The Result: A successfully filled “unfillable” role, a delighted client, and a testament to Fractal’s ability to engage specialist recruiters whose expertise and networks allow them to find “pink unicorns.”
“This role was causing us real pain. We needed a radically different approach. Fractal’s ability to deliver relevant candidates was remarkable – they succeeded where many others had failed. We’ll definitely be using them again for our most challenging briefs”
– Cherie Harmsworth, Talent Acquisition EMEIA & APAC
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