The tech hiring market is facing a growing disconnect. While remote teams have opened the doors to global talent, it has also brought a new challenge: an influx of candidates using AI to inflate their resumes, complete coding challenges, and even assist them in interviews. This has led many companies to become skeptical once more about hiring remote workers and seek more controlled alternatives such as hiring only local talent.
At AgilityFeat, we believe that remote talent is still viable and in many ways, the optimal way to augment your software development team. And while we have seen a rise in AI-assisted candidates ourselves, we remain optimistic that we can combat that AI noise. These challenges are driving us to evolve our vetting process—making it even more resilient and effective. Our hiring team is great at identifying red flags in CVs, setting clear expectations around acceptable AI use, and tailoring interviews and code challenges to real-world and personalized scenarios that test genuine thought processes. And when needed, we can conduct in-person interviews.
For further reading: Avoiding AI Fakes in Tech Hiring
In-person interviews for nearshore hiring: The best of both worlds
As confidence in remote hiring wavers, we offer a solution. With a physical presence in Colombia, Panama, and Guatemala, our team can meet and interview candidates in these countries in-person before introducing them to clients. This added layer of diligence helps us build stronger teams, deliver consistent quality, and minimize surprises after hiring.
This means our clients don’t have to choose between cost savings and having a great team. With AgilityFeat, they can have both. Remote hiring continues to offer huge economic advantages, but now more than ever, it’s critical to mitigate associated risk like fake identities, unreliable interviews, or candidates overhyped by AI tools.
We filter and validate locally, through in-person interviews conducted by our own teams in each country. Thanks to this, we guarantee a process that is rigorous, human, and transparent.
We can be present when our clients are not
This market shift is an opportunity for tech companies who still believe in the power of remote talent but need more reliable processes to make informed decisions. By conducting in-person interviews and validating each profile directly through our local teams, we can help our clients mitigate risks, filter candidates more accurately, and gain peace of mind with every hire.
We are the trusted bridge between Latin American talent and US tech companies, bringing proximity where there used to be only distance. We can be present where our clients are not, for in-person interviews, on-site onboarding, or hands on support, and more.
Ready to build a stronger, more reliable remote team?
Don’t let AI noise cloud your hiring decisions. With AgilityFeat, you get the best of both worlds: the cost-effectiveness of Latin American talent and the confidence of in-person vetting by a team you trust.
