September Reset: New Beginnings, Ongoing Growth

1. Introduction

September has always carried the feeling of a new beginning. After the summer months, there’s often fresh energy, sharpened focus, and new ambitions for the months ahead. Routines settle back into place, and there’s a natural shift toward planning, performance, and — above all — people.

It’s the perfect moment to ask: Are we giving our teams the space and support to keep learning and growing?

2. Growth Isn’t Seasonal — It’s Strategic and Global

At Codepresso, we know that growth doesn’t follow a single calendar. As a global company, we work across different seasons and time zones — and this summer was no exception. While September brings a “reset” here, in Korea the past months have been among the busiest yet. A growing number of companies chose Codepresso to strengthen their hiring by looking beyond résumés and focusing on real-world coding skills. This momentum shows that, no matter the season, organizations are rethinking how they identify and support talent.

3. Real-world Coding Test

Our development team kept pace with that momentum. Over the summer, they rolled out new end-to-end, project-based coding tests that go far beyond traditional multiple-choice or textbook-style assessments. These tests replicate real projects, giving candidates the chance to demonstrate practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving in a way that feels authentic. For employers, this means clearer, more reliable insights into how someone might perform on the job.

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4. Platform Improvements for a Seamless Hiring Experience

And the experience has become even better. The Codepresso platform is now smoother, faster, and more intuitive — designed to support both candidates and recruiters in every step of the process. Every update reflects the same question we ask ourselves: ‘How can we make testing not just accurate, but also fair, seamless, and engaging?’

As September begins, we build on this global momentum. For us, the “reset” isn’t about starting over — it’s about carrying progress forward, across borders and across industries, to put skills and people at the center of every organization’s strategy.

Because when testing feels real, when learning is ongoing, and when talent is truly seen for what it can do, everyone has the chance to shine.

5. Conclusion

September may mark a reset, but at Codepresso it’s a continuation of progress — helping organizations worldwide embrace skills-based hiring and create fairer, smarter ways to discover talent. With project-based coding assessments and a seamless platform experience, we’re committed to putting skills and people at the heart of every hiring strategy. Because when growth is continuous and talent is seen for what it can truly do, both companies and individuals thrive.

Kristel Weinreich

Kristel Weinreich is the Head of EMEA at Codepresso, specializing in aligning people, strategy, and technology to build inclusive, future-ready workplaces. With over 15 years of experience in HR, business transformation, and corporate operations, she helps organizations grow by embedding inclusivity into their talent strategies and decision-making processes.

Her work focuses on empowering teams, nurturing diverse talent, and guiding companies through the human side of strategic change. From scaling startups to evolving established enterprises, Kristel is passionate about creating cultures where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported — because sustainable growth starts with people.