Ask HN: Experienced devs, do you wish for work to find you?

I think employers will find recruiters and agencies more useful than yet another online directory, because someone else does the work of finding and vetting candidates. The low bar to entry (just like software development) lets unqualified people get into recruiting/placement. Finding a good recruiter is like finding a good software developer.

The 10X Management agency has a model that attempts to address the difficulty businesses face finding qualified and experienced developers. You can find other agencies and recruiters who know what they're doing.

Developers with good reputations and networks of contacts will have work find them. The more experienced developers I know, and I include myself, do not have to fill out applications or look for work, it comes to them.

Disclaimer: 10X Management represents me. I do not speak for them -- my opinions, not theirs.

It's not going to be foolproof. Just because someone has good experience in their background doesn't mean they're good. But neither are interviews foolproof. They can be gamed.

I wouldn't need to prove to companies that the vetting is valid. They can see the results themselves. The platform would die if the bar isn't maintained.

LinkedIn _is_ a free for all. This would also be anon by default and double opt-in for devs.

why? typically those who interview have a favourite trick question which is unrepresentative of actual relevant skill on the job. their goal is to prove superior intellect as they are insecure and want to keep their job. they get intimidated if they interview ex founders especially, who are generalists.