Tesla's Official X Handle Has Started Hiring Process On The Platform, But Netizens Are Still Unsure If It Can Do What LinkedIn Does

Tesla Inc. TSLA, the electric vehicle industry leader, has initiated its hiring process on Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter), featuring a range of job openings on the official handle.

What Happened: On Thursday, Musk shared some screenshots showcasing the early stages of X’s recruiting feature. With these developments, candidates can now view and apply for open positions directly through Tesla’s official X profile.

Among the job listings displayed were a Software Engineering Internship based in Texas and a Simulation Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.

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Early stages of the X recruiting platform https://t.co/LIsKH2NZxG

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 28, 2023

While many people in the comment section are appreciative of this feature, some also asked if XHiring can do what Microsoft Corporation’s MSFT LinkedIn is popular for.

Do they also screen your X profile if you apply? I wonder…I think my posts are pretty clean, but comments…not so much at times

— Teresa Meyer (@teresameyyer) September 28, 2023

So as a company, we could show openings from our profile for our own companies? Is that the goal? We will be able to see other employees linked to our company and company profiles like linked in? Just curious where you are headed

— Lonnie Wills (@wills_lonnie) September 28, 2023

Elon add an X version of LinkedIn Learning sooner than later. There are so many knowledgeable people on this platform who could provide subscription based courses and live learning sessions through spaces.

— R N P (@Rooshambi) September 28, 2023

would also be great if people who meet at events, conferences, etc can "connect on X" with a QR code on profile (similar to Linked-In, which they make hard to find). The QR code in theory could also replace the need for Linktree for multiple links.

for power users from…

— Akif Malik (@akifmalik) September 28, 2023

It is pertinent to note that Tesla isn’t the only company hiring on X. 

Previously, it was reported that other prominent organizations, including Coinbase, Y Combinator, and Axios, have also joined the X platform to advertise their job openings. 

Why It’s Important: XHiring, the new feature under testing, is currently available exclusively to verified organizations on Twitter, rebranded as X earlier this year. 

It serves as a tool to help these companies feature crucial roles on their profiles and reach out to qualified candidates — a solution that made LinkedIn popular among netizens. 

It is worth noting that in the past, the tech billionaire has publicly criticized LinkedIn, labeling it as “cringe” and expressing his intention to introduce a better alternative. 

Having said that, Musk’s vision extends beyond just transforming the hiring process. His intention to develop X as an “everything app” includes the forthcoming integration of several features like the payment option and video calling capabilities.

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