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Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by johnwheeler »

bdcravens wrote: post #29
johnwheeler wrote: post #25

Hmm... this is an interesting idea. I could see it as a valuable service for my newly launched, HN approved, and shamelessly plugged website https://oldgeekjobs.com/ Thing is, I'm trying to target a certain type of Old Geek. My theory is if someone is 45 years old with solid ReactJS skills, it signals them being an autodidact with experience--the best type of programmer, all other things equal. If I could build a rep…

Experience is one thing, but using age as a criteria is a minefield.

Can you please elaborate? For employers, yes, but other actors? Interested to know your thoughts on this.

Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by bbcbasic »

einarvollset wrote: post #18
bbcbasic wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes recruiters can help you do this for free. 10% is a big hit.

Except: Recruiters usually take 17% (2 months) of your first year salary as a fee, you just don't see it. Better to have the recruiter not do that and take 10% and have that higher salary be your starting point for salary increases etc.

No they take a percentage from the company.

Generally a tech company won't offer a 17% signing bonus for coming direct.

On the other hand, a company not using recruiters wont pay 17% more just because they are saving money.

PS: I wonder why my GP comment is heavily downvoted? Maybe it sounds to pro-recruiter.

Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by nicholas73 »

mVChr wrote: post #2

Do you have an up-to-date LinkedIn account? I spend so much time shooing away headhunters I'm sure several would jump at the chance to help me find work and make their commission if I asked. Many have premium accounts and alerts set up so that if you change your status to looking for work they'll pick up on it.

I have a LinkedIn account, but messages usually are not good fits and clearly are spam strategies. I'm looking for a recruiter that would focus on finding me a job, rather than finding a candidate for a job they have on file.

Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by nicholas73 »

griffinmichl wrote: post #4

I was connected with my current company (reddit) through Triplebyte. They're a YC recruiting company that puts you through their own technical screens / interview before agreeing to work with you. The interview process is intense, but they connected me with some awesome companies (fast tracked to onsite interviews) and generally had my back through the whole process. Highly recommend giving them a shot.

Thanks for your experience.

Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by nicholas73 »

dsk139 wrote: post #10

I'm a software engineer that does recruiting for ~60 tech companies in NYC (seed stage to mature). If you're in NYC, or want recommendations for good recruiters I know in the SF Bay Area shoot me an email david at inboxhire dot com.

Thank you David, I'm in the SF Bay Area.

Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by einarvollset »

bbcbasic wrote: post #32
einarvollset wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Except: Recruiters usually take 17% (2 months) of your first year salary as a fee, you just don't see it. Better to have the recruiter not do that and take 10% and have that higher salary be your starting point for salary increases etc.

No they take a percentage from the company. Generally a tech company won't offer a 17% signing bonus for coming direct. On the other hand, a company not using recruiters wont pay 17% more just because they are saving money. PS: I wonder why my GP comment is heavily downvoted? Maybe it sounds to pro-recruiter.

Pay attention: "you just don't see it" == "they take it from the company"

Your assertion that a company wouldn't pay more without a recruiter makes no sense. Particularly if they're sourcing candidates off a trusted source

Ps. I suspect your comments get downvotes because they come across as rash and not very well thought through.

Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by geff82 »

In Germany, I use Xing (Linkedin equivalent) to get a new job whenever I want. You have to know the right groups for your field of work and get part of them(examples: the "Freelance"-group for contractors, the "Linux" group or the "Adobe AEM" group) Recruiters then go there and find you (or you easily see the recruiters and drop them a quick message you are interested in what they offer).

Re: Ask HN: Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?

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Post by nicholas73 »

codeonfire wrote: post #19

Why use recruiters? They just submit your resume to an employer like you could have done in 5 minutes. For that five minute action they want to collect a $10-20k fee. That comes out of your pocket. Plus they do ridiculous things like want you to drive an hour down to their POS office for a face to face like you are their employee. Their most recent accomplishment is dropping out of college and they will try to make y…

That $10-20k only comes out of your pocket if you let it.
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