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Why Job Titles Fail in Recruiting and Skills Work Better

Job titles are a weak proxy for what candidates can do. Learn how skills-first sourcing uses inferred skills, company stage, and team context to uncover stronger candidates conventional searches miss.

Amit Matani · Jul 22, 2026
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Best AI Recruiting Tools for Technical Hiring in 2026

A detailed comparison of AI recruiting tools for technical hiring in 2026, covering sourcing, ATS, and workflow fit across startup, growth, and enterprise teams.

Rachel Macfarlane · Apr 23, 2026
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7 Best AI Sourcing Tools for Startup Hiring in 2026

A startup-focused comparison of the best AI sourcing tools in 2026, with tradeoffs across sourcing quality, outreach, pricing, and workflow fit.

Rachel Macfarlane · Apr 20, 2026
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Best AI Recruiting Tools in 2026

A practical breakdown of the best AI recruiting tools in 2026, organized by hiring needs—from startups to enterprise teams—so you can choose what actually fits your workflow.

Rachel Macfarlane · Apr 19, 2026
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Recruiters on AI: Boolean in 30 Seconds, Deepfakes in the Interview

Three startup recruiters break down how they actually use AI—from Boolean automation to deepfake risks—and why human judgment still decides who gets hired.

Rachel Macfarlane · Sep 29, 2025
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The Reality Check: 10 Hard Truths About Bridging Hiring Expectations and Market Realities

In our latest Ask a Recruiter panel discussion, we brought together three seasoned talent acquisition leaders to tackle one of recruiting's most persistent challenges: the growing disconnect between what hiring teams expect and what the market can actually deliver.

Rachel Macfarlane · Jun 19, 2025
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Our Hiring Process Was Broken. Here’s How We Fixed It.

I often talk to founders about their hiring process, and I hear a similar story from many of them. They’re well-funded with a great product and strong growth, but they’ve been stuck trying to fill the same role for five months. Their team is getting frustrated and burned out from the endless phone screens that lead nowhere.

Amit Matani · Jan 16, 2025
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A 100-Person Startup Got 10,000 Job Applications in 30 Days by Creating an Elite Employer Brand

The payments startup Tremendous is getting so many applications for its open roles on Wellfound, our CEO couldn’t believe it. Learn how the company created a standout employer brand that’s turbocharged its recruiting results.

Amit Matani · Jan 8, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Hiring Your First Engineer

If you’re getting ready to hire your first engineer, here’s what you need to know.

Ves Todorov · Dec 4, 2024
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Inside the Hiring Strategy That Turned Coinbase Into a $75 Billion Company

Coinbase is one of the most improbable success stories in the tech industry today. Learn how Coinbase used the divisive, high-risk nature of its industry to its advantage.

Amit Matani · Dec 4, 2024
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How Elon Musk Made One of the Best Hires in Tech History

Here are four lessons founders can learn from the way Musk recruited SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell.

Amit Matani · Dec 4, 2024
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Startup CMO Job Description, Roles & Responsibilities

Hiring a CMO for your startup? Explore the Wellfound guide to defining a startup CMO job description, roles, and responsibilities.

Midori Ng · Jun 24, 2024
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Startup CEO Job Description, Roles & Responsibilities

Hiring a CEO or co-founder for your startup? Explore the Wellfound guide to defining a startup CEO job description, roles, and responsibilities.

Midori Ng · Jun 20, 2024
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How to assess technical skills — the right way

Learn how to assess technical skills in the interview process properly including example questions and tips for conducting the interview.

Midori Ng · Jun 13, 2024
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Hire a COO: Find a Сongruous Candidate for Your Startup

In this blog post, we will explore why startups need to hire a COO, the cost of hiring one, where to find COO candidates, and the process of COO recruitment.

Midori Ng · Jun 12, 2024
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How to Hire Your First Growth Marketer

You’ve finally nailed product-market fit. Customers are telling you how much they love your product. Now it’s time to focus on building your team.

Bruce Hogan · Jun 11, 2024
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Startup CFO Job Description, Roles & Responsibilities

Hiring a CFO for your startup? Explore the Wellfound guide to defining a startup CFO job description, roles, and responsibilities.

Midori Ng · Jun 4, 2024
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The increasing importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace

In this blog post, we explore tips for recruiters to create a hiring process that promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Midori Ng · May 31, 2024
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