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Re:Reverse Hiring: Companies Apply to Developers Instead of ... by hunglee2 on Wednesday September 10, 2025 @11:33AM (#45199219)
I do believe that the company which eventually became Hired.com initially tried this also (anyone around 15 years ago pls verify). Great to see the idea re-emerge - that it didn't work then doesn't mean it won't work now, though I think challenges are persistent. Look forward in seeing how this goes - good luck!
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Re:Reverse Hiring: Companies Apply to Developers Instead of ... by iCeGaming on Wednesday September 10, 2025 @05:43PM (#45204292)
Thanks! You’re right, Hired.com started with a similar idea but evolved into a different model over time.

What feels different today is that developers are more burnt out than ever from endless applications and automated rejections, while companies are actively competing for talent in a tighter market.

My goal is to keep the developer experience really lightweight, just a LinkedIn URL with no resumes or complex profiles, and have companies do the heavy lifting.

I appreciate the encouragement and will share progress as things evolve.

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