Merit
Merit - evaluate talent based on simulated work
Merit launched on September 1, 2026 with 1 votes, #3,900 of 8,094 launches that month.
What it does
Merit, a simulated work environment for discovering talent through proof of work. Candidates join teams and operate inside a realistic simulated software, AI, or data company. - For candidates, Merit is a way to prove ability without relying entirely on a CV or interview. - For employers, the idea is simple: instead of evaluating someone through a few hours of interviews, you can discover and hire individuals or entire teams based on weeks of observed performance.
Join a part-time, four-week externship. Work on a realistic project in a team of three or four and build practical experience for your next role.
A part-time, four-week externship in a team of three or four. Work on a realistic project and build a track record for your next role. Tackle realistic tasks, review each other’s work, and deliver a project. Show what you contributed, how you solved problems, and what you delivered. Take on a realistic brief, get feedback, and deliver work you can point to. Starting your career, changing direction, or looking for work? Build experience before your next role. No degree required. Build practical experience with the tools, decisions, and teamwork your next role will involve. Share tasks, review each other’s work, and solve problems together. Work from an existing brief, handle changing…from applymerit.com
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