Background:

Industry-Specific Barriers: Our client operates in the e-gaming industry in Vietnam, a sector that faces significant challenges in Malaysia due to its legal restrictions, especially for Chinese-speaking candidates who may be particularly sensitive to industry perceptions. Finding skilled talent open to working in this field has been challenging, especially given the legal environment and the preference for Mandarin-speaking candidates.

• Providing Market Insights: We collaborated closely with our client’s team in Vietnam, offering valuable insights on the nuances of the Malaysian market for the e-gaming industry, including challenges in candidate sourcing due to regulatory perceptions and cultural sensitivities.
• Transparent Candidate Communication: To build trust and manage expectations, we were upfront with candidates about the industry background, ensuring they were fully informed before proceeding with their applications. This approach helped us attract candidates who were open to exploring roles in the e-gaming sector.

• Candidate Interest and Submission: Despite the industry challenges, we successfully identified and submitted multiple candidates willing to consider these roles, resulting in:4 front-end developers and 2 software engineers shortlisted.
• Successful Placement and Near-Hires: We achieved a successful placement of a front-end game developer. Additionally, another software engineer candidate received an offer but declined due to higher salary expectations within the industry, receiving an alternative offer of RM 13K.
• Strengthened Talent Pipeline: By refining our approach to candidate engagement, we developed a more robust talent pipeline for future roles in this industry, demonstrating our adaptability and commitment to client needs in challenging markets.