BBC
'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Monday, September 7, 2026
Companies are using stage competitions to recruit employees, requiring applicants to present their ideas before judges and audiences as part of the hiring process. The practice combines job recruitment with public performance evaluation. No data on adoption rates or hiring outcomes from this recruitment method was provided.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk43mn42g7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
