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When is nearshoring needed?

The main factor why nearshoring is used is the shortage of skilled workers. In Switzerland, this shortage of qualified personnel is particularly prevalent in th...

Why Nearshoring by teamscout?

We as teamscout AG have experience with software development ourselves since our foundation. The many projects we have had the pleasure of implementing for our...

Where do my nearshoring employees work?

We provide our premises in North Macedonia for your potential employees. These are located in the heart of North Macedonia, in the capital Skopje, in an excelle...

When can I expect my nearshoring team?

We will organize a joint kick-off meeting as soon as possible to get to know each other and exchange ideas. Your plans and wishes will be discussed so that the...

What is nearshoring specifically?

The availability of specialists in the software field is severely limited in Switzerland, Liechtenstein & surrounding countries despite high demand and the gap...

Are there any requirements that must be met?

Basically, there is only one prerequisite that must be met, and that is the willingness to work with remote teams. Not a requirement but also important to keep...

Can I also have a look at the service on site?

Absolutely. We would be happy to show our customers the entire setup of our infrastructure in Skopje on site. We create for you a business trip package with sig...

What does workshop mean?

For us as teamscout AG, the nearshoring workshop is on the one hand the starting signal for the project, and on the other hand the development of the foundation...

When & where will the workshop take place?

Once you have decided that we are the right partner for your nearshoring team, a workshop will be arranged on a desired date. The workshop takes place via video...

What will be worked on at the workshop?

The nearshoring workshop can be divided into different phases. In a first step, we would like to get to know you as a company and once again introduce teamscout...

Which people are important for the workshop?

As the workshop is an important pillar for the foundation of the project, the presence of relevant people is a basic requirement. In line with the content of th...

Who guarantees candidates with good know-how?

Us! Through our strong network, we can reach many potential employees for you and evaluate whether they are suitable for you and your advertised position. At yo...

How long does it take to recruit an employee?

From the point at which teamscout Nearshoring actively seeks personnel reinforcements, the recruitment process usually takes around one and a half to two months...

Can I screen candidates for your skills?

If you so desire, we will be happy to invite shortlisted candidates for a pre-test interview where you can test the knowledge required for the position. Even if...

What about the experience of software developers in North Macedonia?

Many universities in Northern Macedonia offer high-quality degree programs in software development. This leads to many young professionals in the field. Our str...

Can you search for Software Developer only?

No, even though software development is our big focus, other positions can also be hired through teamscout nearshoring – examples would be UI/UX designers, grap...

Which technologies are included in the Nearshoring by teamscout offer?

Our offer includes many different technologies and can therefore (normally) cover everything. If you use a special technology, we will discuss it with you in de...

Who makes the decision whether a candidate is suitable?

This decision is entirely up to you. As teamscout AG, we provide you with complete support in your search for personnel and help you find the right nearshoring...

Do I have insight about potential candidates?

Yes, you as a customer have permanent and real-time access to all applicants and candidates for each individual position. In this view, profiles can be looked u...

What does teamscout AG’s support look like in the application process?

teamscout takes care of all administrative and formal matters. We search for suitable personnel for you, prepare a clear list of suitable candidates, which we t...

Does Nearshoring by teamscout follow an agile approach? Can I scale my nearshoring workforce as desired?

Nearshoring by teamscout follows a modern, agile approach. The team can be adapted and expanded at any time. Additional and other jobs can also be integrated im...

Who will take care of the employees on my nearshoring team?

The employees are employed and supervised on site in Skopje by us, teamscout AG. This means we care about the well-being of your employees and hold monthly meet...

As a client, how often am I in contact with my employees?

You may contact your collaborators as often as you wish and as needed for your joint project. The more contact, the better you get to know each other, of course...

Is there a way to see my future employees on site?

In any case, there is this possibility! It is important to us that the interaction between client and contractor is optimal. A visit naturally conveys a complet...

Is there such a thing as employee reviews?

As planned, employee meetings are scheduled once a month – this applies to the exchange between teamscout AG and the employees. You may, of course, have more or...

Who takes care of all the legal documents?

Your decision is made and you want to build your remote team together with us? The contract is then drawn up between you and teamscout AG, based in Buchs SG. We...