Personal project - building a new way to hire creatives
Paid projects are a scientifically proven way to predict the future performance of a candidate, boasting a .54 validity coefficient compared to .33 for traditional interviews
Some of the world's most respected organizations like Linear, Basecamp, and Automattic, have turned to paid projects and work trials as a crucial part of building world class teams. We help reduce the cost of hiring by 88% and eliminate the hassle of managing paid projects from inviting candidates,
through sending offer letters.
Paid projects are a scientifically proven way to predict the future performance of a candidate, boasting a .54 validity coefficient compared to .33 for traditional interviews, which present a significant hurdle for Gen Z job seekers.
I am working with a buddy on this side project meant to revolutionize the way companies hire creatives.
My role is founder, designer, strategist, and marketer.
David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-founder and CTO at Basecamp
“We don’t hire based on resumes or interviews alone. A paid project lets us see how someone actually works with us, not just how they talk about working. It’s about real skills and real collaboration, not hypotheticals.”
