The title says it all. What has been the HN community's experience with services like hired.com?<p>I am interested in both the job-seeker's as well as employer's perspectives.<p>Here are some points of consideration:
- satisfaction with salary
- overall process
- good for finding senior roles?
Former Hired engineer- do it, it works. Keep in mind (as a candidate), you are in demand, so don't give up that leverage. If you're a great candidate, you'll get a great salary. Also- clear your schedule.<p>As an employer- be prepared to make competitive offers. The top candidates are getting interview requests from ~30 employers, including ones with brand name recognition.
They didn't accept me in London ( I do currently live & work in London)<p>I think it's because I need a Tier 2 visa sponsorship... I do have 5 years of experience and seem to be very employable as I get a lot of recruiters outside hired.
Only good for specific tech jobs. For sales, marketing, product management, PR, HR, etc... they don't do squat.<p>Prediction: All these 'hiring startups' will pop like a soap bubble and leave behind as much once their raison-de-etre vanishes and hiring stops being hot.
Fantastic service. I went through a batch last fall, and all the interviews where with good companies and smart teams. I think in 4 weeks I had about 20-something interviews.<p>It was my first time, and it really helped me gauge myself in the market.<p>Highly recommended if your skills match-up.
I have done hired.com twice and though I ended up taking different jobs both times, it was a really good experience. A lot of companies came in with offers around the salary I requested, and they were all senior roles.
I believe that you have to pass a programming test upfront. I know people who flunked the test but still got a good job outside. So, while they may be good, you can also by pass them