Tell HN: Triplebyte is, yet again, making user profiles public without consent?

Article summary

Triplebyte, a tech recruiting company, has again made user profiles public without consent, despite previous apologies and promises to fix the issue. This has led to backlash from users who had opted out of public profiles. The company's actions have raised concerns about privacy and the treatment of candidates. The issue is not new, with similar incidents occurring in 2020 and 2021.

Main themes

• Recruiting practices
• Privacy concerns
• Candidate experience
• Nepotism and referrals
• Evaluation methods
• Job matching effectiveness

What commenters say

• Recruiters often prioritize quantity over quality, leading to a numbers game that disrespects candidates.
• Some argue that recruiters are just doing their job, while others see their actions as inherently disrespectful.
• The use of public email addresses for recruitment is seen as a violation of privacy by some, while others view it as a legitimate way to contact potential candidates.
• The concept of Triplebyte is sound, but the execution has been poor, with many users having negative experiences.
• Nepotism and referrals can be seen as a more effective and respectful way to find job candidates.
• The use of coding challenges and quizzes to evaluate candidates is seen as limited and ineffective by some, while others view it as a useful tool.
• A paid trial period or contract is proposed as a more effective way to evaluate candidates and determine long-term fit.