Ask HN: How can I get interviews when "who wants to be hired" isn't working?
A job seeker is struggling to find interviews after using the 'who wants to be hired' thread on HN without success. They express frustration with traditional job platforms and the high expectations of startups. With dwindling savings and urgent financial needs, they seek advice on alternative job application strategies.
- ▪The individual has posted in the 'who wants to be hired' thread for three months but received no legitimate offers.
- ▪They find traditional platforms like LinkedIn overwhelming due to the volume of applications required.
- ▪The job seeker has programming experience spanning over a decade but only two years of professional experience.
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My last couple of remote jobs I've gotten by posting in the "who wants to be hired" thread on HN, but the past three months I've posted there I only get offers to commit fraud, and no actual interviews.I don't know if LinkedIn or any other similar platform is worth it because they're too accessible, so I'd have to apply to many thousands of jobs to be seen once, let alone considered.I've tried to apply to YC startups through Work at a Startup, but they all want super senior roles with decades of experience, and they just don't reply!My savings are running really low and I'm getting really desperate, I need something right now that ideally pays within a month, but I'm just at a loss for how to have any chance at an interview...Are there any other places I can apply for interviews or any…
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