Proof-of-work hiring platform

Hire by proof, not by promise.

ProofWorks transforms hiring into a signal-first workflow: candidates complete real briefs, evaluators score submissions, and recruiters browse a leaderboard grounded in actual shipped work.

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What makes this different

Replaces resume-first hiring with proof-first hiring. Every ranked candidate is backed by challenge context, feedback, and live work links.

Persistent signal

Database-backed challenges, submissions, rankings, and sessions.

Role-based access

Candidate, recruiter, and admin workspaces with protected flows.

Scoring engine

Manual evaluation updates leaderboard position and recruiter feed.

Hiring surface

Recruiters review talent through visible execution rather than claims.

Ranked candidates0Visible through scored work across multiple domains.

Open challenges0Live briefs candidates can enter immediately.

Scored submissions0Proof items ready for recruiter review.

Monetization₹99 per challengeAligned with the monetization model.

EvaluationManual now, AI-ready nextStrong baseline before automation.

ArchitectureNext.js + PrismaModern full-stack foundation that scales.

Surface areaUI + APIWeb app plus route handlers for integration.

How the platform works

The complete user journey — from signup to recruiter discovery.

1. Sign up

Create a candidate or recruiter account with authenticated access.

2. Pick a domain

Browse challenge briefs across growth, product, design, and analytics.

3. Ship work

Submit live proof, source links, and rationale through the candidate workspace.

4. Get scored

Admins evaluate submissions and publish feedback-backed scores.

5. Get discovered

Recruiters browse ranked profiles and scored submissions.

Featured live challenges

High-signal briefs that reveal strategy, execution, and communication.

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Operational foundations

Structured as a proper full-stack application, not a static showcase.

Authenticated candidate, recruiter, and admin workspaces.
Database-backed challenges, submissions, sessions, and rankings.
Admin challenge publishing and evaluator-driven scoring flow.
Public recruiter discovery and profile proof surfaces.

Launch instrumentation

Vercel Analytics integrated for traffic and engagement tracking.

AnalyticsEnabledVisitor activity appears in your Vercel project analytics.

Next stepReview trafficUse the Vercel dashboard to see views, visitors, and trends.

Top proof portfolios

Recruiter-visible talent ranked by execution quality.