How do you guys (and gals) hire programmers in Silicon Valley?
I'm a grad student here and wondering how one goes about hiring a programmer to help with a project that I started and is pretty far along. Post something on Craigslist?
My guess is that you'll have better luck working your personal network. So, where are you a grad student? You probably know some other students there, right? Have you taught any undergrad courses, where you might have worked with some pretty good students? Have your friends taught any courses? Many times your fellow students can be great partners in this kind of situation, because they're quite motivated and don't have the salary requirements of someone with an established career.
Also, what about your other contacts away from school? Your friends may all be employed, but presumably they will know people who are looking for part-time (or full-time) work.