Hire developers who can actually do the job.
ShowNotTell gives you realistic work trials and structured scoring, so every offer is backed by evidence — not a 45-minute chat and a gut feeling.
Why teams pick ShowNotTell
Hire on evidence
See how candidates think, write, and ship before any interview. No more gut-feel hiring.
Less noise, higher signal
Work trials self-select for effort and fit. You spend time on finalists, not mass screening.
A guided wizard, not a blank page
We help you turn a vague brief into a sharp role and a short, fair work trial.
Consistent scoring
Score every submission on F.I.T — Fit, Impact, Trust — so offers are based on the same bar.
The guided wizard, in plain English
- 1. What needs to exist in 90 days?We pull out the actual outcomes the hire is responsible for.
- 2. What does week one look like?We turn that into a realistic, two-hour work trial.
- 3. What's a great answer?You define the rubric before reviewing anything. No drifting standards.
- 4. Publish, review, hire.Review submissions, score on F.I.T, and move fast when you see the right one.
Ready to see real work?
Create a company account in a minute. We'll help you define the role and publish your first work trial.