Never Apply Again
Web and SaaS
job application service
SHOW HN2023
Never Apply Again
Hello, I have decided to run with an idea and see where it goes.
news.ycombinator.com#job search#job applications#recruiter alternative#resume submission
How HN took it
1 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 3 critical, out of 7 comments about the project. Thread score -0.22.
Idea: 1 for, 3 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Good advice on clarifying value proposition and pricing
From 2 comments
My advice: You need to clearly spell out the value you bring to the candidate. If you're going to ask for payment, what would I, as an applicant looking for a job, get from you…
gregjor on HNFor me, the value of a recruiter is that they're well-connected and can help with negotiations. It's icing on the cake that the company is paying them, not me. I would consider…
syndicatedjelly on HN
Objections
Paying to apply for jobs is a scam-adjacent niche
From 1 comment
I think that if your job search strategy begins with submitting applications -- so many applications that outsourcing that task makes sense -- you have the wrong strategy. This…
gregjor on HN
Applying for jobs is not the right strategy; recruiters and contacts matter more
From 2 comments
I think that if your job search strategy begins with submitting applications -- so many applications that outsourcing that task makes sense -- you have the wrong strategy. This…
gregjor on HN> That's my problem with recruiters. They get paid to place "someone", not "you". That sounds good as a sales pitch for your service but I don't think it's accurate. While true…
gregjor on HN
Unspecified pricing is bad for business relationships
From 1 comment
So you'll be an agent? I think this is a great idea. My major concern is this, " you'll pay me whatever you want when you accept an offer." There's nothing worse for a business…
iandanforth on HN
Application delegation does not count as not applying
From 1 comment
Application delegation is not "not application"
pestatije on HN
Requests
Offer to negotiate offers for a percentage of the increase
From 1 comment
For me, the value of a recruiter is that they're well-connected and can help with negotiations. It's icing on the cake that the company is paying them, not me. I would consider…
syndicatedjelly on HN
Clarify the specific value proposition to candidates
From 1 comment
My advice: You need to clearly spell out the value you bring to the candidate. If you're going to ask for payment, what would I, as an applicant looking for a job, get from you…
gregjor on HN
Questions
What is the specific value compared with doing it yourself or hiring overseas help?
From 1 comment
My advice: You need to clearly spell out the value you bring to the candidate. If you're going to ask for payment, what would I, as an applicant looking for a job, get from you…
gregjor on HN
Alternatives named
Recruiters and agents
From 2 comments
I think that if your job search strategy begins with submitting applications -- so many applications that outsourcing that task makes sense -- you have the wrong strategy. This…
gregjor on HN> That's my problem with recruiters. They get paid to place "someone", not "you". That sounds good as a sales pitch for your service but I don't think it's accurate. While true…
gregjor on HN
Job coaches and resume writers
From 2 comments
> That's my problem with recruiters. They get paid to place "someone", not "you". That sounds good as a sales pitch for your service but I don't think it's accurate. While true…
gregjor on HNMy advice: You need to clearly spell out the value you bring to the candidate. If you're going to ask for payment, what would I, as an applicant looking for a job, get from you…
gregjor on HN