
Daniel Bartakovics
Co-Founder & CDO
Co-founded Candidately. Leads design, brand, and creative direction.
Articles by Daniel Bartakovics

What Recruiters Taught Us About Design
Most recruiting software was built for compliance teams, not the people who use it eight hours a day. Here's what we got wrong, what recruiters set straight, and why designing for staffing agencies changed how I think about product design.

The Candidate Experience Gap: Why Your Best Candidates Disappear Mid-Process
The best candidates are off the market in 10-14 days, but the average hiring process takes 42 days. Learn the 3-touchpoint engagement framework that reduces mid

AI Slop Applications Are Drowning Recruiters: Here's Your Survival Guide
Recruiters post a job on Monday and receive 700 applications by Wednesday, with 90% AI-generated. Here is your defense strategy combining pre-application fricti