HB here, sharing my first post ; )I run a tech lab in the UK, and after several costly, poor hires over the years, we decided to build our own hiring tool with a focus on personality over skills.Here's the thing: resumes suck at showcasing personality! We've been using video and AI successfully and for quite some time to solve this problem. Now, we thought, why not spread the love? Especially if we can make it FREE for small businesses like ours?https://candydate.app, has the following goals:1. Highlight true personalities using short videos, instead of relying on CVs or forms.
2. Employ AI to help rank applicants for each role, based on human factors and company culture.
3. Transform the selection process into something akin to scrolling through TikTok or using Tinder.Job seekers won't need to fill out forms, attach resumes, create an account or download anything. They just scan a QR code, record a short video, and they're done. It's truly simple!The aim was never to build an ATS (too complex for our needs) or a job listing site (there are many already). Instead, something simpler, to use wherever we already advertise vacancies, be it online or in print.We believe small businesses that lack recruitment tools (like we did) might appreciate it, although Candydate can certainly help businesses of all sizes.I have no idea how to launch or promote this type of tool, so any feedback or tips on spreading the word or improving the app would be immensely appreciated.Many thanks, HN!
Users have mixed feelings about the product. Some believe it's biased and not suitable for introverts or minorities, while others think it's good for those who are attractive and enjoy video formats. There's confusion about the name 'candydating', with some mistaking it for a dating service. Concerns about reinforcing bias in hiring and skepticism about AI's ability to assess character from video were noted. However, some see video applications for tech roles as acceptable. One user attempted to use the service by posting text, hoping for positive results.
Users criticized the product's name for being unprofessional and suggestive of a 'sugar daddy' relationship, recommending the removal of 'date' from the name. Concerns were raised about potential discrimination based on looks, language, gender, and race, as well as skepticism about AI's ability to assess character from video. Users also noted that AI decision-making could introduce bias and suggested posting text as the first comment for clarity.