I built a small MVP that flips the traditional hiring process: instead of developers applying to jobs, companies apply directly to developers.
Developers create a free profile by pasting their LinkedIn URL — no resume uploads or endless form-filling. Companies pay a monthly subscription to browse the talent pool and send direct job applications to the developers they want to hire.
The idea is to make the experience less painful for developers and shift the effort (and cost) to the companies. There’s also a planned "Pro" tier for companies with extra features like analytics and hiring pipeline tools.
I do believe that the company which eventually became Hired.com initially tried this also (anyone around 15 years ago pls verify). Great to see the idea re-emerge - that it didn't work then doesn't mean it won't work now, though I think challenges are persistent. Look forward in seeing how this goes - good luck!
I built a small MVP that flips the traditional hiring process: instead of developers applying to jobs, companies apply directly to developers.
Developers create a free profile by pasting their LinkedIn URL — no resume uploads or endless form-filling. Companies pay a monthly subscription to browse the talent pool and send direct job applications to the developers they want to hire.
The idea is to make the experience less painful for developers and shift the effort (and cost) to the companies. There’s also a planned "Pro" tier for companies with extra features like analytics and hiring pipeline tools.
Here's a working preview: https://preview--pitch-forward.lovable.app/
Would love feedback:
Do you think this could actually help fix some of the broken hiring process?
What are the biggest pitfalls you see in reversing the model?
I do believe that the company which eventually became Hired.com initially tried this also (anyone around 15 years ago pls verify). Great to see the idea re-emerge - that it didn't work then doesn't mean it won't work now, though I think challenges are persistent. Look forward in seeing how this goes - good luck!