Hire-Me GH Issue Template – Flip the Job Search Script
After years of solo ventures, failed startups, contract gigs, and countless OSS contributions, I've decided to shake up my job search. Instead of the usual LinkedIn grin, CV spam & endless forms, I'm leveraging my GitHub cred to flip the script on hiring. I've created a "Hire Me" GitHub issue template where companies can "apply" to employ me. It's like a reverse job application, and here's why it's cool: 1. Cuts through the noise: Most dev's GH profile speaks louder than resume. 2. Saves time: No more filling out repetitive forms or tailoring CVs. 3. Transparency: All offers are public by…
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Hire-Me GH Issue Template is a GitHub-based tool that reverses the traditional job search process by allowing developers to post a standardized issue template on their profile where companies can submit employment offers. Designed for software developers, it streamlines hiring by highlighting actual GitHub contributions and project history instead of relying on resumes and application forms. The approach prioritizes transparency by keeping all offers visible publicly and eliminates repetitive form-filling in the job application process.
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After years of solo ventures, failed startups, contract gigs, and countless OSS contributions, I've decided to shake up my job search. Instead of the usual LinkedIn grin, CV spam & endless forms, I'm leveraging my GitHub cred to flip the script on hiring. I've created a "Hire Me" GitHub issue template where companies can "apply" to employ me. It's like a reverse job application, and here's why it's cool: 1. Cuts through the noise: Most dev's GH profile speaks louder than resume. 2. Saves time: No more filling out repetitive forms or tailoring CVs. 3. Transparency: All offers are public by default Here's how it looks in action: https://github.com/smashah/smashah/issues/new?assignees=smas... Or just click the "Hire Now" button on my profile (wip): https://github.com/smashah?tab=overview&from=2022-12-01&to=2... Feel free to use this idea for your own job hunt! If you do, let me know so we can track the "Reverse Job Search" revolution. I might add a default label "reverse-hiring-application" so all such posts can be easily searched. I also made an animated svg button (feel free to reuse).
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