New Job Candidate Communication Feature

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Objective Understanding:

   • The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a new feature allowing job candidates to directly message hiring managers for real-time updates.
   • The feature aims to enhance engagement and potentially improve hiring outcomes on LinkedIn.

2. Constraints:

   • An AB test was not feasible before the feature's release.
   • The feature is currently only available to premium subscribers, providing a specific user segment for analysis.

3. Clarifying Questions:

   • What specific metrics are we using to define "effectiveness" (e.g., increased hires, user engagement)?
   • Are there any existing benchmarks or historical data for comparison?
   • How are messages tracked, and what data privacy considerations are in place?
   • Are there any geographical or industry restrictions currently applied to the feature?

4. Data Availability:

   • Access to user engagement metrics (e.g., number of messages sent/received, time spent on platform).
   • Data on premium subscription rates pre- and post-feature release.
   • Information on the number of job applications and successful hires.

5. Stakeholder Alignment:

   • Ensure alignment with product managers, engineering, and marketing teams regarding the feature's objectives and success criteria.