• Streamlined Process: Managed multiple roles, including Project Manager, Full ASP.Net Developer, and Project Lead VR, with thorough screening, candidate outreach, and data-driven tracking.
• Enhanced Candidate Engagement: Improved candidate communications and maintained proactive engagement, reducing the time-to-hire.
• Successful Placements: Progressed multiple candidates to the final stages, with three candidates shortlisted for the Project Manager role.
• Improved Employer Branding: Enhanced VRAI’s online presence by updating their Indeed profile with videos, photos, and detailed company information, attracting more relevant candidates.

VRAI Overview

VRAI is an award-winning, data-driven virtual reality simulation company that creates immersive VR training products for high-hazard environments. By enabling organisations to train for scenarios that are Risky, Remote, or Rare, VRAI delivers training that is authentic, memorable, and measurable. Their prestigious clients include the Irish Defence Forces, the United Nations in Somalia, and IAG at Heathrow Airport. VRAI’s innovative solutions empower these organisations to operate more safely and efficiently in complex environments.

Challenges Faced in Recruitment

• Specialised Skill Requirements: Finding candidates with the specific expertise needed for high-tech and VR-focused roles.
• Time Constraints: The need for swift recruitment to support ongoing projects.
• Candidate Availability: Limited pool of experienced candidates meeting the required criteria.
• Platform Limitations: Inefficiencies in generating relevant applications from standard job postings.

Rent a Recruiter’s Embedded Recruitment Solution

VRAI partnered with Rent a Recruiter to address their recruitment challenges and ensure the timely and effective hiring of top talent. Rent a Recruiter deployed a dedicated Talent Partner to act as an in-house specialist, closely collaborating with VRAI’s leadership team.

Key Actions Included:

• Targeted Outreach: Managed job postings on RCRM, LinkedIn, and Indeed, and conducted proactive candidate searches to expand the talent pool.
• Candidate Screening: Performed initial screenings and interviews to shortlist highly relevant candidates for each role.
• Market Insights: Provided insights on candidate availability, salary expectations, and skill trends to support VRAI’s hiring strategy.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Developed a tracking system to monitor candidate progress, including detailed spreadsheets of interview outcomes, rejections, and ongoing follow-ups.
• Employer Branding: Enhanced VRAI’s Indeed page with multimedia and detailed company descriptions, improving their appeal to potential candidates.

Results

• Expanded Talent Pool: Screened and submitted over 40 candidates across three roles, with several progressing to interviews and final consideration.
• Enhanced Branding: The updated Indeed profile improved visibility and candidate quality.
• Streamlined Process: Improved alignment between hiring managers and recruitment efforts through regular updates and transparent communication.
• Valuable Insights: Delivered market analysis to guide VRAI’s future recruitment strategies.

Conclusion

By partnering with Rent a Recruiter, VRAI successfully streamlined its recruitment process, improved candidate engagement, and enhanced its employer brand. The collaboration addressed key challenges and set a strong foundation for ongoing talent acquisition efforts in support of VRAI’s mission to deliver innovative VR solutions for high-hazard environments.