Question 1

Do I need a Skill Badge to see jobs?

Accepted Answer

You can preview a limited number of listings. To view full job details, filter by salary, search with AI-specific criteria, and apply — you need at least one Peg Verified badge.

Question 2

Why CLI? Why not a web form?

Accepted Answer

PegTalent is built for AI professionals who live in terminals and IDEs. The CLI lets you search with precise filters like --skill PyTorch --framework LangChain, pipe results to other tools, and script your job search. It's faster than any web interface.

Question 3

What if I fail the assessment?

Accepted Answer

You can retake each assessment once every 30 days. We recommend completing the practice challenge first. Your best score is always the one that counts.

Question 4

Are these roles remote or on-site?

Accepted Answer

Both. Use peg search --remote to filter for remote roles, or specify a city with peg search --country IN.

Question 5

Do employers see my exact score?

Accepted Answer

Employers see your badge tier (Platinum / Gold / Silver / Bronze) and the skill area. Exact scores are private unless you choose to share them on your public verification page.

Question 6

How do I verify someone else's badge?

Accepted Answer

Visit their public page at pegtalent.com/verified/<username> or scan their badge QR code.

Question 7

Can I apply without the CLI?

Accepted Answer

The CLI is the primary application method. If you cannot install it, contact support@pegtalent.com and we can arrange a web-based application for accessibility reasons.

Question 8

How do Peg Verified assessments work?

Accepted Answer

Each assessment is a 45-minute practical coding challenge with 4-5 tasks. Your code runs in a sandbox against visible and hidden test cases. A GPT-4o rubric scores code quality across 5 dimensions. The final composite score determines your tier.

Question 9

What skills can I get verified in?

Accepted Answer

We currently have live assessments in Generative AI & LLM Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, MLOps & AI Infrastructure, Natural Language Processing, and AI Agents & Autonomous Systems. More tracks are launching soon.

Question 10

What are the badge tiers?

Accepted Answer

Platinum (90-100), Gold (80-89), Silver (70-79), and Bronze (60-69). Scores below 60 do not earn a badge. Each badge shows the skill code, tier, and breakdown across all 5 scoring dimensions.

Question 11

Can I retake an assessment?

Accepted Answer

Yes — once every 30 days per skill. Only your highest score is displayed on your profile.

Question 12

What programming language are assessments in?

Accepted Answer

All assessments use Python with the standard library only. No external packages are allowed. This ensures fair, reproducible scoring in our sandbox environment.

Question 13

Do I have to pay to post jobs?

Accepted Answer

No. You can post up to 2 jobs for free. Upgrade to Pro when your hiring volume grows.

Question 14

What if I do not see candidates with the exact skill I need?

Accepted Answer

Contact us. We can launch a custom skill assessment track for your specific tech stack within 2 weeks.

Question 15

Can I integrate Peg with my existing ATS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scale plan includes API access and ATS integrations (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby).

Question 16

Do candidates apply through Peg or directly to us?

Accepted Answer

Candidates apply via Peg. You review verified profiles and schedule interviews through the platform or your own workflow.

Question 17

What happens if a Peg Verified candidate underperforms in the interview?

Accepted Answer

The badge filters for skill, not cultural fit. You still interview. But you interview builders, not pretenders. Our false-positive rate is under 8%.

Question 18

Is this only for technical AI roles?

Accepted Answer

No. We verify AI-Augmented Marketing Leads, AI Product Managers, AI Legal Researchers, and other domain-specific AI roles.

Question 19

How is this different from LinkedIn Recruiter?

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn is a generalist fire hose. Peg Talent is a verified AI talent pool with CLI-native workflow tools. You do not replace LinkedIn — you filter it.

Question 20

What does 'Peg Verified' actually mean?

Accepted Answer

Every badge represents a practical, time-capped assessment in a specific AI skill. Auto-scored for functional correctness. Rubric-scored for quality. Spot-checked by humans.

Question 21

Can my non-technical recruiters use this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The CLI is the power-user layer for technical recruiters. A lightweight web dashboard lets non-technical team members view candidates, leave notes, and click 'schedule interview' without touching the terminal.

Question 22

What if a candidate fails the assessment but looks good on paper?

Accepted Answer

The assessment is the filter. If they cannot complete a practical challenge, they are not Peg Verified. You save the screening call.

Question 23

Do we pay per placement or monthly?

Accepted Answer

Monthly SaaS for platform access. Optional success-fee tier if you prefer performance-based pricing.

Question 24

How long does onboarding take?

Accepted Answer

One 30-minute CLI setup call. Most agencies are posting jobs within 2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

For Job Seekers

Assessments & Badges

For Employers

For Hiring Agencies