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It's kind of weird that I have to install their app on my computer, but recording a short video isn't that big of a deal, IMO.

That said, madiganf: I'd recommend poof-reading that Google Doc in the job posting. There were some malformed sentences. EDIT: Huh, looks like the doc has been edited and the questions themselves have changed a bit. :-)

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I have to sign up for an account that only accepts Google or MS login (no I am not giving company I've never heard of this info), download an app (does it work on Linux? I have to make an account to find out!), record a fairly in depth video of myself for some reason just to apply for a job. In-demand people don't jump through all these hoops. It's a negative signal, as the company, if you even receive an application at that point.

I would not be surprised if the main purpose of these job openings is to boost sign-ups/download stats. It's "weird" because generally it's considered poor taste to extract commercial value from people applying for a job in good faith. Especially before any kind of mutual interest or human interaction has been established.

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