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Re: Ask HN: Where to Search for Remote Jobs?

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Post by reallydontask »

bogdanu wrote: post #29
reallydontask wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Also remote jobs will usually pay less because the supply is much higher, you compete with 100x more devs than the local devs, some from poorer countries where 20/h is a good rate. Is there any data for this? In my limited experience this was not the case but I've never really looked for a remote job

If you look at the job offers on linkedin, most of them have more than 50-60 candidates. That's my main problem with remote job interviews. How do you reach the actual interview stage when there are more than 100 candidates applying for the same position?

I think the problem with making it easy to apply for a job is that it encourages low effort applications, in essence a lot of people that don't meet the stated requirements will apply thus inflating the totals.

I used to have hiring responsibilities and I think the highest number of applications we got for a role was 57 and the company was completely unknown in a small city in the English midlands, so not exactly a tech hotstop.

A lot of the applications were not suitable at all

Re: Ask HN: Where to Search for Remote Jobs?

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Post by rodolphedutel »

bussierem wrote: post #21

I used this when looking and think it needs to be shared wider. Everyone should feel free to contribute! (Not mine btw I found it during my last job hunt) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TLJSlNxCbwRNxy14Toe1...

Thanks for using my spreadsheet :) all feedback welcome!

Re: Ask HN: Where to Search for Remote Jobs?

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Post by bussierem »

rodolphedutel wrote: post #32
bussierem wrote: post #21

I used this when looking and think it needs to be shared wider. Everyone should feel free to contribute! (Not mine btw I found it during my last job hunt) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TLJSlNxCbwRNxy14Toe1...

Thanks for using my spreadsheet :) all feedback welcome!

Thank you very much for making this. It made my job search incredibly easier. I have been sharing this with all my friends lately!

Re: Ask HN: Where to Search for Remote Jobs?

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Post by boghy8823 »

On my last remote job hunt I have tried to find a job through the listings on different remote-first job boards but as many have already pointed out the number of applications is just too high and you might be turned down because you are asking for too much money compared to other devs.

Here's what I did instead -> Go on Linkedin, hit the search, filter to "Content" and use phrases like: "Looking for software developer", "Looking for your domain of expertise person", you get the idea. You will be able to find a dozen of fresh listings every other day from recruiters, hiring managers or even CTO's. The goal is to get to the job offer before it gets posted.

The technique worked very well for me as I've approached a hiring manager this way and got a job offer days later.

The limitation to this is the size of your Linkedin network since it searches just up to the 3rd degree connection deep.

A good alternative is Twitter where you could use the same approach but I haven't tried it much myself.

Best of luck!

Re: Ask HN: Where to Search for Remote Jobs?

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Post by heavyset_go »

sudhirj wrote: post #16
heavyset_go wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I've heard the opposite, that the pay was low and the expectations were high, as in that they don't respect your off time and expect you to be on-call.

Don’t you set your own rates and timings at Toptal? From what I can see it functions more as a talent agency than as an employer.

I'll ask my friend next time we chat, but if its anything like other online agencies, you can set your rates, but such agencies draw clients who want cheap labor.

Re: Ask HN: Where to Search for Remote Jobs?

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Post by em-bee »

ollysb wrote: post #26

I've been working remotely for nearly 10 years now and I think it's a mistake to look for "remote" jobs. If you've got a strong skillset then most developer roles can be remote. If a company allows developers to work from home some days (which is most these days) then full remote is just a point of negotiation. I usually try to be as flexible as possible, offer to spend a couple of weeks on site in the beginning to g…

not everyone has the ability to travel. especially now. making remote a non negotiable. so if they are not 100% on board up front, i feel it would be a waste of energy to even apply.

i don't like to work for someone if they feel they are not getting what they want. that goes for everything i manage to negotiate. sure, i may be able to take advantage of their need and negotiate a bunch of perks, or a higher salary than what they offered, but if they are unsure about it, and as a result their expectations are extremely ly high, then that doesn't create a good work environment.

underpromise, overdeliver doesn't work in such a case

Re: Ask HN: Where to Search for Remote Jobs?

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Post by choi2b »

bgia wrote: post #4

I’ve heard that toptal ( https://www.toptal.com/ ) is a good place to start, because you can get paid decently and you get in touch with serious employers. I don’t have experience with them nor am I affiliated to them, so to take with a grain of salt.

I'd steer clear of toptal and other big names (upwork, gigster etc.) and focus on niche platforms that focus more on the user experience, client quality and are not flooded with people willing to work for really low rates. I've heard ok things about gun.io and povioremote.com.
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