Ask HN: Who is hiring thread but for employment seekers

#1

Post by alxndresp » Wed, Jul 31, 2013, 10:17 PM UTC

Has a monthly job seeker thread been tried before? I think it would be a good idea. People looking for employment could just write a little about themselves, their skills, where they are located, if they would relocate, if they are interested in full-time/part-time/internship positions, links to github, linkedin profiles, personal websites/projects and contact information.

Thoughts?

Re: Ask HN: Who is hiring thread but for employment seekers

#2

Post by troygoode » Wed, Jul 31, 2013, 10:39 PM UTC

As someone who is hiring, I'd love to see this.

Re: Ask HN: Who is hiring thread but for employment seekers

#3

Post by gee_totes » Wed, Jul 31, 2013, 11:19 PM UTC

Yes, the job seeker thread should be coming tomorrow (I think it normally comes on the 1st of the month). There are "who is hiring/looking for work" boards for both freelancers and full-time position.

I'm also looking forward to it, since I get to make my first looking for work post!

Re: Ask HN: Who is hiring thread but for employment seekers

#4

Post by caphill » Wed, Jul 31, 2013, 11:37 PM UTC

I would like this too, there is a freelancing thread every month but some people are looking for actual employment not freelancing gigs.

Re: Ask HN: Who is hiring thread but for employment seekers

#5

Post by ndcrandall » Wed, Jul 31, 2013, 11:39 PM UTC

gee_totes wrote: post #3

Yes, the job seeker thread should be coming tomorrow (I think it normally comes on the 1st of the month). There are "who is hiring/looking for work" boards for both freelancers and full-time position. I'm also looking forward to it, since I get to make my first looking for work post!

I'll be up late tonight to do the same. Coming back on the market as a Rails freelance developer!

I've heard good things about the prospects of this thread. I tried to find the thread which discussed the outcome of the freelancer, seeking freelancer thread but couldn't find it. There are also many personal references I know of that attest to its utility.

Re: Ask HN: Who is hiring thread but for employment seekers

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Post by alxndresp » Wed, Jul 31, 2013, 11:49 PM UTC

gee_totes wrote: post #3

Yes, the job seeker thread should be coming tomorrow (I think it normally comes on the 1st of the month). There are "who is hiring/looking for work" boards for both freelancers and full-time position. I'm also looking forward to it, since I get to make my first looking for work post!

Ah, I didn't know the freelance thread could also be used for seeking job positions.

I think it would be better if it were separated into two different threads, freelancers that are needed/freelancers that are looking for work, and those that are seeking full-time/part-time/internship employment positions. Perhaps my wording didn't properly convey that.

Re: Ask HN: Who is hiring thread but for employment seekers

#7

Post by piratebroadcast » Sun, Aug 04, 2013, 10:32 PM UTC

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