Launch HN: Hatchways (YC S19) – Internships Instead of Interviews

Re:Launch HN: Hatchways (YC S19) – Internships Instead of In... by dlphn___xyz on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @11:32PM (#20580873)

if a candidate didnt get through the traditional method (including multiple interviews and code assessments) then maybe they're just not the right fit for that specific job...why prolong the process even further?

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Re:Launch HN: Hatchways (YC S19) – Internships Instead of In... by andylee024 on Wednesday July 31, 2019 @11:43PM (#20580914)

Hatchways thesis is that the traditional method (multiple interviews and code assessments) sucks for screening talent.

Here's an analogy. The current method is like qualifying for a marathon by having candidates run a 100m sprint. A better method is using a half-marathon as the qualifying test. Great marathon runners will probably pass both the 100m sprint and half-marathon tests. That said, some pretty good runners will fail the 100m sprint but pass the half-marathon test with flying colors.

Hatchways is changing the qualifying criteria from 100m sprint to a half-marathon so more people can qualify for the race!

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Re:Launch HN: Hatchways (YC S19) – Internships Instead of In... by jaclynmling on Thursday August 01, 2019 @02:19AM (#20581403)

Love this analogy. Everyone showcases their skills in different ways, and we definitely want to help more people shine in whatever run they perform best in.

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Re:Launch HN: Hatchways (YC S19) – Internships Instead of In... by jaclynmling on Thursday August 01, 2019 @02:18AM (#20581399)

I would guess in most cases candidates can't fully be their authentic self or perform at their best during the interview process, so for me I'm not sure I can boil it down to "fit".

Our hope is that we can remove the traditional method so candidates don't need to go through a lengthy process as a whole, and instead get on the job as quickly as possible via one interview!

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