Talent hackathon: forcing innovation to attract talent?

Organizing a hackathon to attract talent? Hackathons are intensive events where creative minds come together to devise innovative solutions. They are also increasingly being used to scout talent. At Tailor Made Hackathon, we have organized multiple hackathons with recruitment as the main goal. Are you also interested in organizing such an event? For example, a hackathon with students? Then feel free to contact us and read on to learn more about this type of event.

A hackathon as a breeding ground for talent

Hackathons go beyond just developing technical solutions; sometimes we also organize social challenges. They offer a unique environment where creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaboration come together. This creates a fertile ground for discovering hidden talents, regardless of the participants’ experience background.

Talent hackathon: our role

At Tailor Made Hackathon, talent development is central. We start many of our hackathons with our team-up game, where participants discover not only their job title but also how they think and naturally function as a person. We develop customized hackathons so that both beginning talent and more experienced participants can refine and demonstrate their skills.

How to excel as hackathon talent?

1. Diversity of Skills
Hackathons often bring together people with different skills. Excelling as ‘hackathon talent’ means not only excelling in one specific domain but also being willing to collaborate with professionals from other disciplines. Diverse skills increase your value within a team.

2. Creativity and Innovation
Successful ‘hackathon talent’ combines technical proficiency with a creative mind. The ability to devise innovative solutions for complex problems is a valuable trait often noticed by jury members and potential employers.

3. Effective Communication
Talent is not just about individual performance, but also about the ability to communicate ideas effectively. Tailor Made Hackathon recognizes the importance of communication skills and encourages participants to present their solutions in a clear and convincing manner. Therefore, we provide pitch training at many of our hackathons.

4. Perseverance and Time Management
Hackathons are known for their time pressure and intensity. Talent often emerges in participants who can effectively handle stress, meet deadlines, and show perseverance, even in challenging situations.

Hackathons for career opportunities

1. Visibility to Companies
Hackathons attract not only talented participants but also companies looking for innovative talent. Participants get the chance to present themselves to potential employers and can directly connect with companies that value participants who engage in the hackathon experience. A good example of this are hackathons organized specifically for students, an excellent opportunity for companies to meet young talent.

2. Opportunities for Collaboration
Successful ‘hackathon talents’ may also be approached for collaboration on future projects. Companies often look for talented individuals who have proven they can work effectively in a team setting.

Talent hackathon: something for you?

Are you interested in developing your own talent ‘hackathon’? Tailor Made Hackathon regularly organizes hackathons, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium. Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll keep you informed about hackathon events near you.

Do you want to organize a ‘talent hackathon’ yourself? Then feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to tell you about the possibilities.