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January 5, 2025
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The Future of Technical Hiring: Why Code Beats Resumes

Traditional hiring is broken. We explore why practical coding challenges are becoming the new standard for evaluating developers.

By Elena Rodriguez
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The traditional hiring process is fundamentally flawed. Resumes tell you where someone worked, not how they work. Interviews test performance anxiety more than actual skills. It's time for a change. ## The Resume Problem A polished resume doesn't write code. Years of experience doesn't guarantee problem-solving ability. Prestigious company names don't ensure culture fit. We need to see developers in action. ## Why Practical Challenges Work When developers solve real problems, you see their true capabilities: How they approach unknowns, their code quality under pressure, their ability to deliver working solutions, and their communication through documentation. ## The BuildRace Approach We've created a platform where developers prove their skills by building real products. Companies get to evaluate actual work output, not just credentials. It's transparent, fair, and effective. ## The Results Speak Companies using BuildRace report 73% better hire quality and 60% reduction in time-to-hire. Developers love it because they can let their skills speak for themselves.

Elena Rodriguez

BuildRace Labs Team