We're hiring engineers at CoinList (coinlist.co/jobs)! Truly the best place I've worked to date. Happy to tell you more about my experience working here if you want to connect (twitter: https://twitter.com/thearjunmad).
>How are you validating my credentials as an applicant?
Applicants submit their resume, LinkedIn, and answers to why they'd be a good fit for a certain company + a mini biography about themselves.
> As an employee when I refer someone it's because I have a good understanding of their person, character and ability.
Many, if not most, referrals are people that don't know each other very well and either connected through LinkedIn, had a quick phone call, or had a quick coffee chat. We think that these same subjects can be covered in a few questions online.
I hate zuck as much as the next guy, but this writer is being dishonest.
Data portability is the first step in allowing other companies to compete with FB and takes away a huge advantage they have (switching costs). Call a spade a spade.