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Cursor’s head of talent says companies get one crucial thing wrong with work trials
Cursor brought work trials back into its hiring process for technical candidates. Cursor's head of talent, Adam Ward, noted that many employers misuse these trials by making them too focused on extracting information from the candidate. Instead, Ward recommends a two-way experience where staff handpick interactions to ensure the candidate gathers all necessary information.
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