What about all the people who apply through the “front door” that are qualified but who never get interviews? Secret hiring programs offering instant interviews and offers to people who aren’t even looking is everything wrong with the tech recruiting world these days.

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Peter Christian Fraedrich
Peter Christian Fraedrich

Written by Peter Christian Fraedrich

Entrepreneur, software developer, writer, musician, amateur luthier, husband, dad. All opinions are my own.

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And what do you think about people that have no formal qualifications "to show" but somehow are qualified? At least, with this kind of programs they have a chance.