Recruiting is no easy task in the building services engineering sector, where the shortage of skilled workers is a growing challenge. Spigot Oy knows this firsthand. When handling recruitment in-house, the number of applicants remained low, and finding the right people was time-consuming and resource-intensive.

CEO Olli Huhtala shares how partnering with Jobilla brought clear results right from the first campaign.

The challenge: shortage of skilled labor

“We’ve had challenges with recruitment. The building services engineering sector in general suffers from a lack of skilled workers, and the situation is only getting worse. It’s hard to allocate our own resources and find candidates in the market.”

Before working with Jobilla, Spigot managed recruitments independently, but the results were modest, and the process demanded significant time and effort.

First campaign, immediate results

“We saw results pretty much immediately with the first recruitment. There were a lot more applicants compared to when we handled it ourselves. And surprisingly, many of them were a great fit for the role.”

Through Jobilla, Spigot received more applications, and importantly, many candidates were highly suitable for the position.

A tool that saves time and brings clarity

One of the biggest benefits for Spigot was Jobilla’s recruitment platform, which significantly lightened their workload.

Here’s what made the difference:

• Mass messaging to applicants reduced manual communication
• Easy categorization of candidates
• A clear and manageable process from start to finish

“The fact that you barely have to do anything yourself is a huge help. The whole process became much more structured.”

Unexpected bonus: improved employer visibility

“All of a sudden, we as an employer became much more visible, with a recruitment campaign always running. Jobilla has a strong presence on social media, and we started showing up in front of people in a completely new way.”

Summary: more and better candidates

• A clear increase in the number of applicants
• A higher proportion of well-matched candidates
• A smoother, more efficient recruitment process
• Increased visibility and stronger employer brand

“With Jobilla, we’ve received both more candidates and better ones.”