ING Bank Calls HackerX Amsterdam a Powerful Recruitment Tool
ING Bank shared their HackerX Amsterdam experience in a LinkedIn article, describing the event as a powerful tool not only for recruitment but for promoting ING in the IT community.
Major Banks Embrace HackerX
The Amsterdam event featured 15 companies including major players like Flow Traders, IMC, and Booking.com. For ING, the results justified the investment: several first-round interviews scheduled directly from the event.
Beyond immediate hiring, ING recognized the branding value of engaging directly with the developer community.
Key Takeaways
- Strong Company Lineup: 15 companies including Flow Traders, IMC, Booking.com
- Immediate Results: Several first-round interviews scheduled
- Good Investment: Worth the cost for recruitment outcomes
- Brand Building: Promotes company in the IT community
Pro Tips for Financial Institutions
- Show Tech Culture: Banks need to demonstrate they are tech-forward
- Highlight Interesting Problems: FinTech involves complex, impactful challenges
- Send Technical Staff: Developers want to talk to engineers, not just recruiters
- Emphasize Stability: Large institutions offer job security alongside innovation
FAQs
Q: Do major banks use HackerX?
A: Yes. ING, Julius Baer, UBS, Barclays, and other financial institutions regularly participate.
Q: What makes Amsterdam events valuable?
A: Strong tech sector with companies like Booking.com, Adyen, and major trading firms.
Source: ING on LinkedIn
