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HOW IT WORKS
There are just under 8 billion people in the world today. That means close to 80 million people are in the top 1% of talent – and they live everywhere.
Crossover’s aim is to hire remote talent exclusively from this group. We not only believe that it’s possible to build a business where every worker is a rockstar – we’re already doing it.
It's not easy to qualify for a role on Crossover... because our system of assessments is designed to shortlist only the top 1% of applicants.
But it's worth it... because qualifying on Crossover is the ticket to a world-class job (with matching pay).
If you're up for the challenge, here’s what to expect...
STEP 1
Pass cognitive aptitude test.
Accepting job applications from the entire world means every role on Crossover receives thousands of applications. We find that the most reliable way to shortlist the very best candidates is by objectively measuring problem solving skills. Crossover does this via a 15-minute Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT). Different roles require different scores. Candidates who don’t make the grade can try again after six months.
STEP 2
Pass English proficiency test.
Someday, technological advancements will make it possible for teams to collaborate without sharing a common language. Until then, English language skills are necessary for all positions advertised on Crossover. That’s why candidates who pass the CCAT are next required to complete an English proficiency test which involves hearing and repeating English phrases.
STEP 3
Prove real-world job skills.
Of course, there’s much more to being a great worker than intelligence and language skills. The next step is to complete a real-world job assignment which has been curated specifically for the role – e.g. software engineers can expect a coding task, whereas marketing managers will need to show excellent copywriting skills. The result is graded blindly, to eliminate any potential for bias.
STEP 4
Ace an interview or two.
Candidates who reach the interview stage have already proven objectively that they’ve got what it takes to succeed in the role. So, unlike traditional job interviews which focus on subjective questioning from hiring managers, this step at Crossover is primarily an opportunity for the candidate and hiring manager to assess a mutual team fit.
STEP 5
Accept job offer.
And that’s pretty much it! Crossover’s turnaround from initial application to offer can happen in as little as three days. Once we’ve identified that someone truly is in the top 1% of the talent pool, we want to place them into a role ASAP. We’re often recruiting for multiple roles at the same level, so it’s not uncommon for all the best candidates to receive an offer.
One Last Thing
Pass proctored test.
Please note: if you pass the Crossover testing process and get a job offer, you’ll be asked to complete a proctored version of the CCAT test. Provided you can repeat your score under strict exam conditions, you're in!
This is a necessary step to ensure that the candidates who attempt to cheat on the test cannot get in. (So seriously, don't bother attempting to cheat, it'll only waste your time).
