Launch HN: Searchlight (YC W19) – Hiring based on past performance, not resumes

Re:Launch HN: Searchlight (YC W19) – Hiring based on past pe... by annawangx on Thursday February 28, 2019 @04:03PM (#19275177)

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's hard to build a product that suits everyone, but we try to be as inclusive as possible. In your example, the introverted engineer probably has standard professional relationships with a manager and/or a direct report that he can invite to speak to his capabilities.

I hear your opinion that a hiring process should stay between the employer and the candidate. Unfortunately, the reality is that most hiring processes today depend on a more human element, like a referral. We hope to make it possible for people without this access can also gather support around their candidacy.

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Re:Launch HN: Searchlight (YC W19) – Hiring based on past pe... by confidantlake on Friday March 01, 2019 @09:25PM (#19287093)

Honestly this product discriminates against tons of people and would make the hiring process much worse. I hope it doesn't succeed as I believe this product would make the world a worse place.

I have an anxiety condition, this would be awful for me, for others with anxiety conditions, for introverts, for people with families, for people who care more about work than about networking.

I disagree that most hiring depends on referrals. I recently did a job search and didn't use any referrals. I have anxiety about posting an anonymous comment on a board to a stranger I have never met and don't care anything about. I can't just invite my manager to speak about my capabilities. Also what if my manager was toxic?

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