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Why CareerCup's Gayle Laakmann McDowell Loves HackerRank - HackerRank Blog

Written by Nicolette Garcia | Mar 13, 2025 4:00:52 PM

When looking for the best tech talent, its easy to focus on the typical criteria: resume, education, background, etc. But are these factors a true reflection of a candidate’s ability to get the job done?

For CareerCup’s Gayle Laakmann McDowell, the answer is no. Proven skill trumps all these factors. Find out why Gayle recommends HackerRank to all tech companies she consults for: