Ask HN: Where is it OK on the Net to say “I'm a developer looking for work?”

[duckspeaker]

Whether you're looking for freelance or full-time, there's a site that combines the two monthly HN threads in a convenient format: http://hnhiring.me/

In general I find the whole handwaving "I'm looking for work" approach not very effective. You really need to actively contact companies/potential clients.

With that said, here's a list of resources I resort to when looking for a next thing:

  freelance
    remote
      http://hnhiring.me/
      https://github.com/lukasz-madon/awesome-remote-job/
      http://www.lancelist.com/
      https://gun.io/dash/
      http://www.10xmanagement.com/
      https://theworkmob.com/
      http://workingnotworking.com
      https://authenticjobs.com
      https://www.upwork.com
      http://www.happyfuncorp.com

    on-site
      http://getlambda.com/

  full-time
    remote
      https://weworkremotely.com/
      https://careers.stackoverflow.com/jobs/remote
      https://www.wfh.io/categories/1/jobs
      https://remotecoder.io/
      http://www.workingnomads.co/jobs

    on-site
      https://angel.co/jobs
      https://hired.com/
      https://jobs.github.com/positions
      https://www.themuse.com/
      http://startupjob.me/
      http://www.insidestartups.org/

[brettlangdon]

Another for full-time on-site for NYC or SF is https://underdog.io

For people looking for a new job it is basically a common app to apply to over 140 startups in NYC/SF.

Edit: Disclosure: I work for underdog.io

[p_ngu]

Would also like to mention https://www.vettery.com as another option in the full-time, on-site category. There's also https://www.whitetruffle.com too.

Great list of resources, thanks for sharing!

Disclosure: I'm part of the Vettery team.

[hluska]

This is an excellent post - thanks for taking the time to share your resources!!

[perlgeek]

http://careers.stackoverflow.com/ and linkedin come to mind.

[blfr]

Related: if you had a personal website/blog, would it be a good idea to put "I'm looking for a gig now" on it?

[crdb]

As a "buyer" I think it's an excellent idea.

There's a prominent developer in a community I follow who recently found his company to fold, and posted that he was looking on his blog. At the time, I was pitching for a project; I set aside a place for him and had I won the project, would have contacted him asking if he wanted the job.

In another case, someone's failure became a blog post, which I shared with management of my then employer, who authorized me to get in touch and offer the person a no-questions-asked job (she didn't take it).

[majc2]

If you're freelance/consulting. You could also say; available for booking/project work from September. (Wordsmith away!)

[nathan_f77]

I think it's a pretty good idea, thanks for the suggestion. I just added it to the 'about' section on my blog: http://madebynathan.com/

[bbcbasic]

Would it be a good idea to put "I'm looking for a gig now" if you are a permanent employee? What if your boss sees it?

[glogla]

Now if there were something similar for EU. Getting work visa in US is not exactly simple and easy.

[adamnemecek]

there's a monthly thread here 'who wants to be hired'. idk if that's ideal for your situation.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9639011

[hoodoof]

It's a pity that isn't a permanent link at the top of HN, with posts expiring after 1 week.

[rmchugh]

any idea what the success rate on that thread is?

[strathmeyer]

What do you need to do to be able to comment on those threads?

[drincruz]

I've had good experience with http://angel.co though you have to be careful since there are recruiting agencies that scour that site as well. In NYC there is also http://interviewjet.com, http://hired.com, and http://underdog.io. These all pretty much have a similar model where you can have be in the highlight with a handful of other engineers sent to a whole lot of companies at the same time.

[dzohrob]

Hey, I run AngelList's jobs platform. If you could give me details on the recruiters that spammed you, I'd really appreciate it ([email protected]). Either way, thanks for the mention.

[a3n]

I've been at my current job for three years. It's a good job. A recruiter cold-called me after seeing me on LinkedIn.

If you have the common worry that your current employer will see "I want a new job!!!!" on your LinkedIn, then say something like "I'm always open to interesting opportunities."

[harkyns_castle]

I can't understand why anyone would be on LinkedIn, after their nefarious practices.

The last straw was the one where they requested your email login details, and proceeded to spam your contacts with join requests. What kind of a prick of a company does that?

I guess they factored in the people that'd pay attention to that kind of scumbaggery, and those that wouldn't and figured they'd end up on top. Guess they did too. You're a product, not a customer, when you're on LinkedIn, much the same as Facebook.

The nail in the coffin for me has been recruitment agencies stressing I should be on it - any advice from the vampires like that is a good sign you should be doing the polar opposite.

[saturdaysaint]

I get aggressive recruiter calls anytime I update my profile - even if it's to say that I just got a new job. LinkedIn must actively surface people that have updated their profile recently. At the very least, I'd recommend that the OP update his current tasks/responsibilities on the LinkedIn resume.

[larrydag]

For those looking at Data Science and Analytics I created an app that looks at the DataTau Who's Hirning.

https://larrydag.shinyapps.io/dthiring/

[lazyjones]

I wouldn't bother "advertising" unless you're looking at freelancing, it might come across as desperate.

There are some places where recruiters will constantly look for candidates: LinkedIn, XING (not sure if it's worthwhile outside Germany), Github, maybe SO (not sure), possibly FB. Having a polished appearance there will yield plenty of contacts even without indication that you're currently looking for work (assuming hard skills that are in demand somewhere).

[suttree]

More long-term, brand building, augment your resume style:

https://www.somewhere.com

disclaimer, I'm the founder ofc.

[ganzuul]

https://www.bountysource.com/ is an interesting option.

[snowysocial]

I've been seeing a trend on twitter, where people are doing just this. Might be worth just tweeting a few of the 'popular' people in your community asking if they know of any jobs. You never know they may just give you and RT that grabs someones attention.

Good luck.

[dorfsmay]

I think twitter only works if you are "well known" in a specific community (presented at conferences, > 1k followers, etc...). That's been one of the least effective tactics for me.

[strathmeyer]

Yes people with lots of twitter friends have an easier time finding jobs. Still doesn't help those of us who aren't that narcissistic.

[sid6376]

In case anyone is interested in a full time role at Booking.com , based in Amsterdam, My company is currently looking for a variety of roles. I would be happy to talk to you. See email in my profile.

[harunurhan]

Addition to others http://remoteok.io/ is good for remote jobs.

[w1ntermute]

Check out Hired.com. One of its nice features is that it'll hide the fact that you've set up a profile from your current employer.

[romanu_zg]

Did you try toptal.com? Toptal offers heaps of projects, and every single client is vetted by developers that work for Toptal before the job is posted. Basically, they guarantee continuous quality work for remote developers. Changed my life!

[rdslondon]

http://yuriybabenko.com/blog/my-experience-joining-toptal I don't think is a good place for a developer, only wasting of time and money.

[tejay]

You're welcome at gun.io any time. :)

[pknerd]

Twitter/Facebook.

[xsolid]

If you are looking for a steady stream of high quality freelance gigs and do not want to worry about billing, hunting for clients and other headaches you encounter as a freelancer, then you should definitely check out http://toptal.com

The best part of it is that it has a sprawling community of freelancers all over the globe who are happy to help whenever you need it and if by any chance you happen to end up having holidays somewhere, there is a huge chance that there are some Toptalers right around the corner happy to take you out for drinks and give you some insider tips on the location.

Full disclaimer: I work with Toptal at the moment and am pretty happy to be there :)