[Silhouette]

Is this the same Toptal that

1. advertises the "top 3% of freelance talent" on its home page

2. on an inside page says that what that really means is roughly the top 3% of freelancers who apply to join Toptal

3. on the same inside page states that it rejects nearly 3/4 of those applicants at the first step for unsuitable language/communication/personality before they start testing for technical ability

4. also on the same page advertises that applicants will need to complete a 1-3 week test project before being allowed to join their network in addition to passing various earlier screens?

[al_caan]

They have quite a reputation, like this The Information piece; https://www.theinformation.com/articles/at-booming-toptal-no...

[mcv]

> 1. advertises the "top 3% of freelance talent" on its home page

> 2. on an inside page says that what that really means is roughly the top 3% of freelancers who apply to join Toptal

Sounds like that first claim is a blatant lie, and the real top freelance talent cannot be found on Toptal. They won't hire everybody, so the talent they offer is probably solid mid-tier.

[988747]

There’s also even worse, Texas-based alternative called „Crossover for Work”

[al_caan]

The one and the same!