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Re:Launch HN: 70MillionJobs (YC S17) – Job board for people ... by dayve on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @01:33PM (#14912748)
In line with that, I think you could also put up a blog section for testimonials, in the near future. IMHO, People need to read stories of how 70million Jobs has helped successful candidates, as that will build confidence in the system.
Re:Launch HN: 70MillionJobs (YC S17) – Job board for people ... by xenadu02 on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @01:56PM (#14912981)
I'd also get testimonials from employers too: "70MillionJobs helped us XYZ"
Re:Launch HN: 70MillionJobs (YC S17) – Job board for people ... by lostlogin on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @02:56PM (#14913546)
In line with advertising success of employers, do any states off employers incentives to hire convicted felons? Tax breaks or similar? If so, advertising this advantage may help. This approach is used by some governments but I'm unfamiliar with what happens in the US, and have really only seen depressing stories previously. Edit: tax breaks are mentioned, found it. It's attractive to employers so it's good it's there.
Re:Launch HN: 70MillionJobs (YC S17) – Job board for people ... by icelancer on Wednesday August 02, 2017 @11:35PM (#14916778)
>do any states off employers incentives to hire convicted felons

Some do, yes. I shared an office who hired ex-cons who got a huge rebate on wages in our municipality (up to 55%). He had 2 or 3 doing office work. Very pleasant people, not that large of an applicant pool however. If we had been hiring at the time (bootstrapping), I would have definitely taken advantage.

Re:Launch HN: 70MillionJobs (YC S17) – Job board for people ... by RBBronson123 on Thursday August 03, 2017 @01:52PM (#14921938)
Part of our plans. Thanks for the good suggestion