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I first posted a snarky comment saying how this is spec work and what not. I then looked closely and deleted it, because it's not a spec work. Your description

I first posted a snarky comment saying how this is spec work and what not. I then looked closely and deleted it, because it's not a spec work. Your description - Recruit web developers by having them build a web app should really be this instead - Recruit web developers by having them build a TEST web app You have to be very careful with how you describe your service. You are an inch away from a much despised domain area of 99designs, and it's only sensible to try and distantiate yourselves from any spec work associations.

dpcan 14y ago
Or, hire a web developer by having them PROVE they have what it takes. Or, hire a web developer with too little work experience to have any previous examples of what they can do, but still have them somewhat prove they have the appropriate technical knowledge at least handle the job ......... or something like that. Anyway, if I had to run a developer through a test like this, I probably wouldn't be talking to him in the first place honestly. I tend to contract with people based on what I've already seen them do. I understand that getting started is hard too, so hopefully some new developers will find themselves using this tool and it will help them get new jobs and build that portfolio.