Lantern

An opportunity platform built for remote engineers

OVERVIEW

THE PROBLEM

There is a global shortage of talent in the tech industry.

Remote and contract workers can be unreliable and inexperienced. Companies struggle to hire and retain people that consistently deliver good work.

THE SOLUTION

Create an opportunity platform for remote engineers that can empower and grow a reliable remote workforce.

Lantern is an upcoming job opportunity platform that connects software engineers in Southeast Asia to jobs at top tech companies in Silicon Valley. It hopes to be a central player in connecting talented people who would otherwise not have opportunity, to interesting work at world class companies.

I helped an early stage founder build a web MVP in 6 weeks.

COMPANY

FINAL DELIVERABLES

apply to job.gif — No resume, no hassle

Engineers can apply for jobs at the click of a button.

skill tag.gif — Careful color spurs action

Color usage on skill tags indicates languages engineers are certified in and act as quick filters

Home Day 63 short.png — Helping engineers tackle key challenges of remote work

Lantern integrates educational content onto the main dashboard so engineers can level up in hard and soft skills

MARKET RESEARCH

An opportunity platform that won’t leave engineers in the dust

Here’s what I found after researching the top job platforms in the US and Asia:

No resumé necessary. Make it easy to onboard and apply for jobs.
More is not always better. The gig economy revolves around time, long job descriptions are old news.
Engineer focused. Lantern prioritizes skill training and community to incentivize engineers to stay on the platform.

DASHBOARD ITERATIONS

How does the user know what to do next?

V1: Not enough steps for a progress bar

Because there are only two items a user needs to complete before they are able to apply for jobs, a progress bar was not the right indicator for next steps. Instead, I created a “New for You” card that will house important announcements.

V2: Is this feature absolutely necessary for the MVP?

Since the main function of Lantern is to get hired for a job, it made the most sense to integrate the job listings page onto the home dashboard so it is one of first things a user sees upon login.

VALIDATION TESTING

Make expectations clear from the start

“Where do I upload my resume?”

- Peter, Software engineer

During validation testing, I found that most people expected to upload a resume and cover letter in order to submit their application.

I added this banner and edited the copy to ensure that people know that all they have to do is write a short message and then hit send.

I also created this guide for the home dashboard that will appear after an engineer passes a skill assessment.

FINAL SCREENS

First login on Day 0

A clean and organized dashboard welcomes the user on the first login with a clear CTA to get certified in skills.

Login on Day 60

After a few months of regular usage, the home dashboard evolves to support a more engaged user. Educational content rotates every login, and skill tags double as filters and certification identifiers.

No resume needed

After the initial onboarding and skill assessment, engineers can apply for jobs quickly and hassle free. No need for resumes or cover letters, all they need is their profile.