Platform X, formerly Twitter, released a job search tool called "XHiring" on November 17, promising listings for tech roles. In its beta phase, it is mainly populated with jobs from Elon Musk's companies, including Roles at Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink. Some tech startups, along with larger companies like Peloton and Netflix, are thrown in the mix, too.
The "Apply now" button simply takes you externally to the listing company's application page. The company has also been testing "job cards," where openings can be cross-posted on X feeds to generate more views.
Enhanced Job Search and Filtering
For job seekers, XHiring promises a more targeted job search experience. With vacancies listed directly on Company X profiles, candidates can search for positions using keywords, location filters, and other criteria. Job seekers are empowered to find opportunities that align with their skills and career goals. It also means that job listings are seen by a highly relevant audience, increasing the chances of finding those dream candidates.
XHiring allows candidates to apply for positions directly on the platform - no visits to external websites no complex application process. Once a candidate applies, potential employers can reach out to them through X, creating a seamless and efficient communication channel. And it can be used throughout the hiring process, meaning a better candidate and recruiter experience.
XHiring is currently in beta, which means a limited number of users are testing it. During this period, feedback is gathered, issues are ironed out, and refinements are made to ensure that the product meets both employer's and job seekers' expectations.
A general release of XHiring is expected soon, bringing this incredible job feature to a broader audience.
Data Gathering
In its bare-bone phase, Musk's supposed to be an "everyday" app is quietly gathering data from the formerly known Twitter platform to boost it. In August, the platform began expanding the types of data it gathers on users, such as biometric information, employment history, and educational background.
This way, users whose data had been collected can be shared with verified potential recruiters. Controversially, critics also speculate that the real aim of Musk piloting a program to get users to pay $1 was to discreetly gain credit card data, which could boost Musk's ambition to add financial services onto the platform.
Twitter No Longer Exist
To recall, Elon Musk tweeted 'X' in April, leaving the netizens wondering what it was all about. Twitter was an "accelerant to creating X, the everything app," Musk said.
Twitter announced that it has merged with the "everything app" called "X," owned by Elon Musk. It has long been believed that Musk, who runs the social media platform, has been interested in creating an application that could offer comprehensive features that cover networking to jobs, news to payments, and so much more.
