Show HN: StartupJob.io – Apply anonymously with 1 paragraph, speak with engineers

Hm...I like the concept of connecting on the technical level early on in the process. But, what reason do I have to submit to any of the companies available? Do they even have a position for my experience level? Are they using the technologies I am familiar with? It seems like available job titles or even descriptions would go a long way here for both the companies and the candidates.

Kudos on the project though, looking forward to see how you iterate through it!

Hi,

Here to answer any questions.

I've been interviewing the past few months and a problem I was having was spending too much time between initial contact and speaking with a technical member on the team.

At the same time, there was a mismatch of qualified candidates who reached out according to some of interviewers I spoke with.

By creating a lower barrier application, focused on accomplishment and conversations, I hope to increase the quality of applicants while reducing the time from sent application to speaking with an engineer.

Also, at my old gig, there were nice referral bonuses. Engineers can also sign up and speak with potential candidates. Do proactive recruiting for your team and get rewarded.

I was inspired by the scrappiness of John Wheeler at OldGeekJobs. He started with a Google Form MVP and iterated based on the feedback. I've built a job board that no one visited before. I'm here to try a more iterative approach so any feedback is appreciated!