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Dev tools · August 13, 2024

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…

Hire-Me GH Issue Template – Flip the Job Search Script launched on August 13, 2024 with 14 votes, #1,169 of 5,471 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

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In plain words

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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In the maker’s words, at launch

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…

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