An interview with the HR manager of Gamingtec, an independent software platform provider.
How long have you been working in the company?
I joined Gamingtec team in 2018. I had been working in other IT companies before as well, so I understand the specific features of the industry.
Do you issue any challenges for yourself as an HR and a recruiter?
Yes, I want to build a strong HR brand and to find the best professionals for our team.
What do you do to achieve these goals?
I learn what motivates Gamingtec employees and how to meet their needs in daily working routine. Money cannot guarantee employees to stay in the project. If the high level of salaries is the only competitive advantage of the company, you risk to end up working with people who don’t care about the company. There is always someone who will pay more. If you value the staff, you grow up your team.
What competences should an HR Manager have?
The HR Manager should be a psychologist, a diplomat, a salesman, and a detective at the same time. He/she needs to listen and hear, to understand if an applicant matches an open position. The HR Manager needs to have negotiating skills, to know how to prepare job vacancies and offers that meet both interests of the company and expectations of the applicant.
What is the most challenging in your profession?
It is challenging to look through hundreds of CVs, search for qualified specialists, answer tons of emails and applications. To deal with all this, I keep in mind responsibility towards all HR specialists. Each of us forms an image of the IT industry in general, so I do my best to comply with the highest requirements for business communication.
What is the best piece of advice you would give to HRs and recruiters starting their careers?
Despite the result of the appointment, the HR Manager should make a good impression on every candidate to the job position. The task is to create a positive image of the company so the applicant will come back once there is an open position in the company that matches their interests.
Never stop improving your professional level, broadening your network, participating in conferences and exhibitions. You will learn new ways of solving everyday challenges and get knowledge about communication with well-educated applicants that have lots of useful skills yet that don’t pass an interview in your company.
