Spring is almost here, and the weather in NY has been nothing short of incredible. This week, in particular, has us forgetting how bad the winters can be.

If you’re new here, welcome aboard the rocket ship! I’m Chris Connors, the co-founder of candidate.fyi, your friendly neighborhood spider…oops, wrong script…your go-to guy for all things candidate engagement and interview scheduling. You know the drill for our regulars: fasten your seatbelts because we’ve got another round of product updates, insights, and a dash of humor to keep things exciting.

The shift in seasons is a perfect time to reflect on progress and set new goals. With that spirit, we're excited to introduce new features that promise to further streamline your recruitment processes and provide insights that can transform how you connect with candidates.

Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey with us. Whether you’re just watching from the sidelines, an active customer, prospective customer, investor, family member, friend, etc., it’s great to have you here!

Customer Love

We love seeing customers' passion when they sign up with us. Give a warm welcome to one of our newest customers, Salesloft!

We’re helping them power their scheduling, candidate experience, candidate feedback, and more!

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Interview Insights

Get your analytical hats on because your Interview Insights Dashboard is here to turn data into your best friend. No, you don’t need to be a data engineer or create complex dashboards to get the data you need in our product. At candidate.fyi, we make many tough decisions to keep things as simple as possible for our customers.

We aim to give our customers the most value with the least amount of friction.

It’s why we were featured as the #1 Easiest To Use product out of a few hundred recruiting tools

• Real-Time Metrics: our dashboard offers you a real-time snapshot of your hiring hustle

• Weekly Performance Tracking: Show completed interviews from week to week, helping you identify your peak interviewing periods at a glance

• Leaderboards for the Competitive Soul: Discover who’s the most active interviewer in your squad

• Search Smarter, Not Harder: Dive into the details by interviewer, job, department, or location

Takes Candidate Experience to a New Level

Hear it straight from the source! A power user gives us the lowdown on why candidate.fyi is skyrocketing to new heights in the talent acquisition stratosphere.

• 🚀 Elevating the Interview Process: Our platform is praised for transforming the candidate experience, providing valuable information throughout the interview process, and saving everyone from the dreaded email deluge. With real-time data at your fingertips, strategic decision-making has become much smarter.

• 🎯 Solving Real Problems: Transparency is king, and we're building the castle. candidate.fyi simplifies the hiring experience for both sides, offering candidates a clear overview and hiring teams the insights to pivot faster.

It's not every day that we get to brag a little, but when we do, it's because of users like you! Thank you for taking candidate experience to new heights. Let's continue to climb together!

Tech Hiring on the Rise? Let’s Look at the Numbers!

It's the burning question on every tech professional's mind: Is the tech hiring freeze finally thawing? At candidate.fyi, we're not just about helping you schedule interviews efficiently; we're also your eye in the sky for job market trends.

By tracking job openings across several thousand companies, we've got real-time insights that tell us if the industry's hiring pulse is beating faster. Our data speaks volumes, and it says, "Tech is back!"

Check out these staggering increases in job openings since Q4 last year among some of the titans of tech:

• 🚀 Stripe is showing some serious growth stripes with a +34% uptick.

• 🎬 Netflix isn't just chilling; it's expanding its team with a +48% rise.

• 🍔 Doordash is delivering more than meals, serving up a +53% jump in openings.

• 🔒 Okta is securing the top spot with a whopping +76% increase.

With job openings climbing, tech giants are ramping up their search for top talent, Which means more opportunities for everyone in the tech ecosystem.

A warm welcome to Jeremy Lyons: Our new Community Advisor

As the leaves turn and the seasons shift, we at candidate.fyi are thrilled to share Jeremy A. Lyons, the founder of RecOps Collective, is joining our team as a community advisor!

Just over a year ago, a connection was sparked. A bond formed over shared values, ambitions, and a laser-focused dedication to talent acquisition, recruiting operations, and enriching candidate experiences.

His unwavering support for candidates and expertise in navigating the complexities of high-caliber talent acquisition has inspired us and been a beacon for TA leaders in the community. His commitment is more than a practice; it's a passion.

It's this passion that has lit up our (almost) daily Slack exchanges, shining a light on the shared path we tread. Jeremy's ethos echoes our mission: to craft a world where transparency and joy are the heartbeats of every job seeker's interview experience.

So, let's roll out the virtual red carpet and give Jeremy a warm welcome!

Welcome aboard, Jeremy!

Candidate Experience Focused Slack Community

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Slack community, which is exclusively dedicated to enhancing the candidate experience. Join us in this electric space where we’ll be diving into all things candidate experience. Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits you:

👉 Discover the latest candidate experience best practices from top-notch TA leaders

👉 Master the art of setting up surveys that truly resonate

👉 Identify thought leaders shaping the CX space

👉 Uncover the tools leading the CX revolution

👉 Stay in the loop about upcoming CX events

👉 Give a shoutout to companies providing stellar CX

👉 Explore how TA leaders measure CX success

Get ready for insightful discussion and valuable connections! I can’t wait to see you there and delve into the world of candidate experience.

Until next time,

Chris Connors
Co-Founder, 
candidate.fyi 

Want to learn more about what we’re building at candidate.fyi? We’d love to show you!