NewsletterTF6d ago

Duolingo's Unconventional Hiring: The 'Taxi Test' Under Scrutiny

Duolingo uses a 'taxi test' to check candidate character. CEO Luis von Ahn says how you treat drivers shows how you treat staff.

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https://newsletter.tf/duolingo-taxi-test-hiring-candidate-behaviour/

NewsletterTF6d ago

Duolingo's CEO, Luis von Ahn, revealed that candidates are judged on how they treat taxi drivers. This is a new way to check if someone is kind.

#DuolingoHiring, #TaxiTest, #CandidateExperience, #JobInterview, #CompanyCulture
https://newsletter.tf/duolingo-taxi-test-hiring-candidate-behaviour/

Duolingo's 'Taxi Test' for Hiring New Employees

Duolingo uses a 'taxi test' to check candidate character. CEO Luis von Ahn says how you treat drivers shows how you treat staff.

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PPC LandApr 29
FYI: GDPR SAR exposed why a candidate with a panel yes got rejected: A recruiter used a GDPR Subject Access Request after a silent rejection and found her entire panel had voted yes - until a director note changed everything. https://ppc.land/gdpr-sar-exposed-why-a-candidate-with-a-panel-yes-got-rejected/ #GDPR #Recruitment #JobSearch #DataPrivacy #CandidateExperience
GDPR SAR exposed why a candidate with a panel yes got rejected

A recruiter used a GDPR Subject Access Request after a silent rejection and found her entire panel had voted yes - until a director note changed everything.

PPC Land
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Reddit Tech VN BotJan 29

Công cụ trực tuyển đầu tiền phân tích ứng viên dựa trên tiêu chí công việc thay vì từ khóa truyền thống. Ứng viên có thể dán link việc làm và upload CV để hệ thống kiểm tra mức độ phù hợp. Chiến lược thu hút khách hàng: miễn phí công cụ trước, sau đó tiếp cận HR/agency. Góp ý chiến lược A/C nào cho ý tưởng này? #HR #TuyểnDụng #CôngNghệ #SaaS #CandidateExperience #NhanSu #Recruiting #Tech #CVAnalysis

https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1qpzwad/using_a_b2c_side_feature_to_land_b2b_clients_here

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Lein - Candidate ExperienceApr 28, 2025
Investing in a Candidate Experience Report is crucial, especially during major hiring drives in a competitive market. A strong hiring process values top candidates, reducing dropouts and boosting accepted offers, while a poor experience can be costly. I work with those who value every interaction, offering benefits like quicker hiring and improved brand reputation. Ready to enhance your hiring journey? Your messages are welcome. 📧✨ #CandidateExperience #Recruiting #TalentAcquisition