FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

If it’s not answered here, we probably shouldn’t be doing it.

General Questions (Everyone)

Student Questions

Organization Questions

Evaluator Questions

Trust, Data & Fairness

Hard Questions (Asked On Purpose)

Final Statement

Optern does not promise outcomes. It promises evidence. Over time, evidence becomes opportunity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions (Everyone)

What exactly is Optern?

Is Optern a job portal?

Is Optern replacing resumes or degrees?

Who is Optern NOT for?

Student Questions

Is Optern free for students?

Will Optern guarantee me a job or internship?

Can I use AI to complete projects?

Why do I have to answer questions after submitting work?

What if I fail a project?

Can I submit multiple projects?

Can organizations see my full history?

Organization Questions

Do we have to evaluate all student submissions?

Will student work be merged into our production code?

Why should we give projects when one developer + AI can do it faster?

What if we don’t want to hire anyone?

How much time does Optern require from us?

Are we legally exposed by giving projects?

Evaluator Questions

Who evaluates student submissions?

How much time does evaluation take?

Are evaluators paid?

Are evaluators responsible for hiring decisions?

Can evaluators be biased?

Trust, Data & Fairness

Can OPRs be edited or manipulated?

Does Optern rank or score students?

When do longitudinal insights appear?

Is Optern biased toward certain colleges or backgrounds?

What happens if Optern shuts down?

Hard Questions (Asked On Purpose)

Why hasn’t someone already done this?

What’s the biggest risk for Optern?

What is Optern ultimately building?

Final Statement

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