I built didtheyghost.me, open-source tool for your next job search
(not sure why my previous post didn't appear on Show HN even though I included it in the title, mods please remove if not allowed) Ever applied for a job and never heard back? Many companies just go silent instead of sending rejection emails, leaving you guessing whether to keep waiting or move on. I faced this frustration during my own internship search, especially when there was no real point of contact (automated replies don't count, lol). So, I built didtheyghost.me, a simple open-source tool that crowdsources job application responses. This isn't a job scraper or another job board. It's…
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Didtheyghost.me is an open-source tool that helps job seekers track whether companies respond to applications. It crowdsources data on job application responses, allowing users to see how long companies typically take to reply, whether they ghost candidates, and what interview processes involve. Built for job applicants frustrated by silence from employers, the tool provides real-time community updates rather than scraping job listings or acting as a traditional job board.
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(not sure why my previous post didn't appear on Show HN even though I included it in the title, mods please remove if not allowed) Ever applied for a job and never heard back? Many companies just go silent instead of sending rejection emails, leaving you guessing whether to keep waiting or move on. I faced this frustration during my own internship search, especially when there was no real point of contact (automated replies don't count, lol). So, I built didtheyghost.me, a simple open-source tool that crowdsources job application responses. This isn't a job scraper or another job board. It's a community-driven way to share real-time updates on job applications, so you're never left guessing. It helps answer questions like: - Has anyone heard back from this role? [1] - How long does it usually take to hear back? [2] - What are the online assessments/interview rounds like for company X? [3][4] - And the big one: Did they ghost me? How it works: 1. See a job listing (e.g. on LinkedIn), apply for it, and haven't heard back? 2. Use the platform to check if others have received replies, interviews, or offers. 3. Find out if you're in the same boat or if you might've been ghosted. It's completely free, open-source, ad-free, and community-driven. Check it out: https://didtheyghost.me GitHub: https://github.com/didtheyghostme/didtheyghostme Happy to answer questions or discuss ideas! -------------------- [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/leetcode/comments/1hhfhck/amazon_sd... [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/leetcode/comments/1h8qm4j/how_long_... [3] https://www.reddit.com/r/csMajors/comments/1enubgb/tiktok_ne... [4] https://www.reddit.com/r/csMajors/comments/1f6e84t/shopify_w...
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