Re:Show HN: Layoffs.at – helping people laid off find work
by sokoloff on Monday October 21, 2019 @05:16PM
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> just having their perpetual consulting company on their resume
Has this ever fooled anyone? Ever?
Re:Show HN: Layoffs.at – helping people laid off find work
by rolltiide on Monday October 21, 2019 @05:24PM
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> fooled
That presupposes that it is inaccurate which doesn't have to be proved or disproved since its irrelevant either way:
It undermines the stigma of 'gaps', 'hopping around', and also shows relevant experience as much as other roles, if that's what you want it to do. If you actually had clients then consider listing them too
Yes. There are stigmas. People solve this by just having their perpetual consulting company on their resume, or put back on their resume when convenient. There is bargaining power when you can feign disinterest, as in you're 'open to opportunities' but not 'looking for a job I'll start next week' like a new college grad. Less relevant for engineers in this job market but not irrelevant.
> Also seeing a trend of niche job websites popping up... Fragmentation in this industry seems counterproductive.
But that buyout isn't counterproductive.
Also recruiters either earn a tiny referral bonus or like 20% of the agreed upon salary. The company doesn't pay it from the employee's salary, they just pay that additional amount equivalent to what 20% of the salary is.