CrossoverReviews of crossover.com

My cognitive test timed out prematurely and I don't say this to mask my alleged stupidity because I failed the test. Even with the full 15 minutes, I would not be able to answer 50 logical and math-based questions. That is just not realistic for most human brains, unless you learn the test results by heart, which I did not. I had never seen this test before. And I honestly don't want to work for a company that forces me to make a logical decision within 18 seconds, which means no control check. Those are not just linguistic questions (for those, 18 seconds might be tight, but doable), but logical and math-based questions? I have to read, understand, calculate, verify. Not possible. If others can do it, great, but I don't want to work like that. Plus, I applied for a data annotation position, not launching a rocket to space. I have worked in data annotation for many years. I know I don't need to make mathematical decisions in 18 seconds(!) for any data annotation position. So they want to hire a math genius for a low-paying data annotation position. I don't want to be filtered like that. I think it's a dysfunctional filter and a very harmful way to measure intelligence or job readiness. If you need a linguistic worker, a mathematical test is nonsensical overkill. In a previous step, I invested time into answering questions about my CV and all of that time is wasted - I was not informed about having to take a mathematical test before I started but only in the middle of the qualification. Can I please make an **informed** decision on whether I want to waste my time like that before I start the process? No. Additionally, a previous step showed that my CV was NOT uploaded, not just once, but 5 times - I tried with 5 different files (compressed and compressed more...). But later in my profile I saw that my CV **was** uploaded - I know that for sure because the only time I uploaded a CV to this platform was during the qualification process, I even updated my CV just for this step, so I am 100% sure. That is to say, the platform is buggy and has wasted my time and energy on multiple levels.

I tried applying on the site and was rejected for an assessment I had never started or completed. I contacted the chat and still did not receive satisfactory help.

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience so others are aware. My interview with Eric Vaughan @ Crossover was one of the most uncomfortable and degrading professional interactions I have ever had. From the beginning, the tone felt dismissive and hostile rather than conversational or evaluative. Instead of being treated like a candidate, I felt talked down to and belittled. Several of the comments and responses came across as sarcastic and condescending, and there was little effort to create a respectful or neutral environment. Questions were framed in a way that felt designed to embarrass rather than understand my background or skills. When I tried to explain my experience, I was interrupted and made to feel as though my answers were not worth hearing. An interview should be challenging but fair. This experience crossed that line and felt more like a humiliation exercise than a professional assessment. Regardless of whether a candidate is a “fit,” basic respect and professionalism should never be optional. I’m sharing this because no one should walk away from an interview feeling demeaned or disrespected. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to reflection and improvement.

This company is clearly trying to scam you. Don't fall for it. Got asked to train for a flexible AI part time job and was walked through a clear set up to try and get bank information. Don't fall for it!

Went through their painful AI-powered basic fit check for a role in L&D. It said it would take 15-20 minutes, but that it would be beneficial to provide long, detailed answers. It was well over an hour providing thorough answers. Was told I would receive the score results shortly when I finished. Received no confirmation that the process was completed via email. Nor that I had ultimately been instantly rejected for the role I was applying. I have no idea what their clunky algorithm didn't like about my answers but it gave me positive feedback throughout the process. Zero explanation of what I did wrong, but this was a very poor process and basic integration of a low IQ chat bot, designed to appear to be delivering value to their clients, but really they're just wasting the time of countless applicants.

I applied for an education role and didn't pass the test to get selected. Despite this, I do quite like the approach; the problem here is not that Crossover is 'scientific' recruitment, but rather that it doesn't adequately explain this until after the fact. Thanks to the internet, there are hundreds of different platforms offering online recruitment solutions. When I accessed this one it was unclear how different it was from the visually similar platforms I had used earlier. As a result, you cannot show the best of yourself, since even a test is out of the ordinary, let alone a percentile grading system. In my case, I had no idea the aptitude test was judged relatively and not absolutely: taking time to get the answers right ultimately meant I failed. You can see why a teacher might have taken the opposite view! This problem is particularly pronounced since the platform also handles people from outside the tech sector, who, like me, may expect a more standard encounter. My advice: flag it earlier and more clearly. At least then I can blame myself and not the system!

I had a very frustrating experience with Crossover’s aptitude test. The test consisted of 50 questions but only gave me 15 minutes to complete them, which was extremely rushed and unrealistic for thoughtful responses. To make matters worse, the questions stated that there were no right or wrong answers, yet I was still given a 1-star rating out of 5. Following this, I was blocked from applying to any positions for 180 days, which feels harsh and unfair. This experience has left me questioning the transparency and fairness of their hiring process. The lack of clear guidelines, coupled with the penalty of a long block period, seems overly punitive and discouraging for candidates trying to showcase their skills honestly. From a labor law perspective, I wonder if such practices—especially the long application ban without clear appeal options—are fair or compliant with candidate rights. Candidates invest time and effort preparing for these assessments, and punitive measures like these can feel like gatekeeping rather than constructive evaluation. Overall, I would caution other applicants to carefully consider if this process aligns with their expectations for fairness and respect.

I love technology, but literally no person works here. The "live chat" is a lie by being named this. It is, as with most sites now, ONLY a bot. Is the bot any good? NO. I tried extensively. I spent about 4 hours doing assessments for a job that crossover.com claims to be recruiting for. There are hours of assessment remaining, and no indication of if it is worth my time to continue. No hiring manager listed, no contact form for the company, absolutely no feedback of any kind other than automated scoring. Should I wait? How long? Am I being considered? Have I been eliminated? I have no idea and there is no way to find out. The cognitive test included was easy to get a top score on, but I'm not sure why I bothered. I think my choice to use this site outweighs the cognitive test and I'm actually a fool.