How Bending Spoons Picked 286 Out of 800,000 Job Applications
The $21B company's hiring process is 100x more selective than Ivy Leagues.
1The Scale of Competition
Bending Spoons, the $21B company behind Eventbrite and Vimeo, received 800,000 job applications last year but hired only 286 candidates. This equates to a 0.04% acceptance rate—100 times more selective than Ivy League universities.
2The Screening Process
60,000 candidates who passed the initial screening underwent tests evaluating reasoning, judgment, and learning speed. Interviews followed, supported by algorithms analyzing quantitative and qualitative traits. Only 9% of interviewees received offers.
3The Flaws of Traditional Interviews
CEO Luca Ferrari calls conventional interviews 'completely useless,' likening them to a coin toss. Bending Spoons developed a comprehensive evaluation process to assess candidates holistically.
4Gen Z's Tough Job Market
Entry-level Gen Zers face mounting challenges as tech giants like Meta and Google slow hiring. Match Group's 30,000 applications for 27 internship spots highlight the intense competition.
5Competition Beyond Big Names
Even smaller firms like Gecko Robotics saw 40,000 applicants for 32 internships—a 0.08% acceptance rate. This surpasses the selectivity of many global corporations.
6Economic Uncertainty's Impact
AI and economic volatility are forcing companies to be more selective. Goldman Sachs' sub-1% internship acceptance rate reflects industry trends. Finding top talent has never been more critical.
Original article: Fortune — Bending Spoons'un 800.000 Başvurudan 286'sını Seçme Süreci