Crossover Application Tips: Don’t Bend the Rules (Tip #6)

But you can’t cheat your way to success.

Our challenging hiring process is designed to find the absolute best talent - no shortcuts, no exceptions.

And if you think you can outsmart the system, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

VP of Talent & People Ops Heather Lother is back this week with a critical tip: Play it straight from the start. Because if you don’t, the final step of your application is going to expose you.

And by then? It’ll be too late.

Video: How to Not Waste Everyone’s Time

If you’re on a mission to ace Crossover’s application process – this tip is maybe the most important and most overlooked of all of them.

Heather’s done the tests. And she’s spent the last few years on the other side of the hiring process too – designing the tests that eliminate 99% of applicants.

At some point, everyone is tempted to bend the rules a little.

Maybe you’re thinking:

• “It’s just a calculator - how bad could it be?”
• “This translation tool isn’t really cheating, right?”
• “If I just check one formula, it’s fine.”

We get it.

But that little ‘shortcut’ will come back to haunt you.

Tip #6: The Proctored Test Roadblock

You’ve done it.

You cheated your way through the CCAT and have made it past the skill tests and real work assessments. Your interview was great! You get the golden job offer.

But then – the proctored test arrives. And it’s IRON CLAD.

What most applicants don’t realize is that after you pass the initial assessments and land a job offer, you’ll have to take a proctored version of the CCAT.

And guess what?

This time, there are no calculators, no translation tools, no outside help - just you and your knowledge. If you relied on assistance the first time around, it’ll show.

And trust us, that’s not the kind of plot twist you want in your hiring journey.

In this final tip video, Heather reveals the KEY WAYS to overcome common assessment pitfalls that can END your shot at a job on Crossover.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Why honesty is your greatest asset – Cutting corners will only hurt your chances in the long run.
• How Crossover’s proctored test works – Your final step isn’t just a formality - it’s a skill check under real conditions.
• The #1 hack for stronger applications – Master the process the right way and increase your chances of landing the job you want.

Applying for your dream tech job can feel overwhelming.

But with Heather’s insider perspective, you won’t waste our time, or yours.

The bottom line: Your effort determines your outcome!

Your Crossover application isn’t just another checkbox - it’s a true test of your skills and integrity. If you try to take shortcuts, the final proctored test will reveal the truth.

But if you play by the rules and put in the effort, you’ll stand out for all the right reasons.

So, when you sit down for your next test, remember this: The only way to win is to do it right. No hacks, no tricks - just your talent and determination.

Now go crush it. Your dream remote job is waiting.

Apply now.