Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about trial-first hiring
For Candidates
A trial role is a paid 2-4 week engagement where you work on real projects with a company before committing to a full-time position. You get paid for your work, and both sides evaluate the fit.
Trial compensation varies by role and duration—typically $3,000-$10,000 for 2-4 weeks. You'll see the exact amount before applying to any role.
If it's a mutual fit, the company extends a full-time offer. About 85% of trials result in job offers. If it doesn't work out, you still got paid and gained experience.
Many trials are part-time (20-30 hours/week) so you can test the waters without quitting your current job. Check each role's requirements for specific hour commitments.
You get paid at the end of the trial period via direct deposit. Companies prepay into escrow, so your payment is guaranteed once the trial is complete.
Real work—the same kind you'd do as an employee. This might be building features, fixing bugs, improving infrastructure, or whatever the team needs. Each role listing describes the specific project.
For Companies
Posting roles and reviewing applications is free. You only pay the trial compensation (which you set) plus a 15% platform fee when a trial converts to a hire. No hire, no fee.
15% of the trial compensation, charged only when you make a hire. For example, if trial pay is $6,000 and you hire the candidate, the fee is $900.
You prepay the trial compensation when the candidate accepts. Funds are held in escrow and released to the candidate when the trial completes. The platform fee is charged separately.
Good trial projects are specific enough to evaluate skills but not so large they can't be completed in 2-4 weeks. Think: a single feature, a performance improvement, or a specific problem to solve.
Standard contractor agreements apply during trials. Candidates sign an IP assignment agreement before starting, so any work they produce belongs to your company.
General
We have roles across engineering, marketing, design, and product—backend, frontend, full-stack, DevOps, growth marketing, product design, and more. Most roles are for early-stage companies (Seed to Series B).
No—we're a trial-to-hire platform. The goal is always full-time employment, not ongoing contract work. Companies are building their teams, not filling temporary gaps.
Each role specifies its remote policy: fully remote, hybrid, or on-site. Most roles on TryMe are remote or remote-friendly, but check the listing for specifics.
Email us at hello@tryme.com. We respond to everything within a day or two.
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