ExacList Hiring Platform
Principle Partners is an executive search firm focused on Asia, particularly in financial services and emerging technologies. In 2016, the Singapore government sought a new method for hiring qualified professionals and approached Principle Partners to help design and develop a new recruitment system. Consequently, we collaborated with both Principle Partners and the Singapore government to create this system. We organized a series of video conferences to define the project parameters. Given the 12-hour time zone difference, these calls took place at either 11 PM or 2 AM. We deemed it necessary to accommodate the client’s schedule and ensure that their entire team could participate and provide valuable input. With the client’s feedback, we outlined the specifications for the new system. Broadly speaking, the system enables candidates to register, create profiles, state salary expectations, upload their CVs, and communicate with potential employers. Candidates also answer a set of personal questions. Using algorithms developed by Principle Partners, the system ranks the candidates’ qualifications. Additionally, we collaborated on creating a brand for the 'ExacList' product, aiming for a minimalist logo in ‘vermillion’ to symbolize good fortune. We developed the brand mark and supporting documentation for styling and branding guidelines, ensuring these were reflected in our designs for ExacList. The timeline for the system's development was tight due to the Singapore government's requirements. We allocated additional staff to the project, and our team worked extra hours. Ultimately, we successfully built and launched the entire system in just over three months.