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Ask HN: American devs, where do you look for jobs to apply to?

9 points by devoutsalsa ↗ HN
Where do developers in the USA look for jobs these days? I have some upcoming developer jobs to post, but haven't actively posted myself in several years. Previously I used craigslist quite a bit, but I'm not seeing much activity there these days.

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orionblastar
Indeed.com seems like the place most people look for.

Beware of Ghost Jobs, Jobs that are never filled but only exist to collect data on people.

solardev
I still do use Craigslist a lot, along with Indeed. I also look up local places I want to work for and look at their open positions directly.
katesterling10
Besides the usual spots like LinkedIn or AngelList, tools like JobCopilot are worth exploring

it automates applications to tons of companies daily, so you can focus more on prepping for interviews rather than filling out endless forms. Makes things a bit easier.

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AnimalMuppet
I was looking last year. Indeed was the best I saw. Monster and Craigslist seemed to be less useful than in the past.

I also keep a list of headhunters that I respect. Yeah, there are a lot of bottom-feeders, but there are a few who are good. When I find one, I take note. When I'm looking for work, I reach out to that list.

JohnFen
The resources I lean on:

1) I ask around my professional network

2) I talk to a trusted recruiting agency I've been using for decades

3) I start investigating companies (not just tech companies) to identify ones that sound like they're doing something I find interesting and apply directly. Note that I'm not looking at what positions they have listed as open. I'm vetting the company as a whole and applying regardless of whether or not I think they're hiring for the position I want.

I stopped using jobs boards or things like LinkedIn years ago because, for me, the cost/benefit ratio of using them isn't favorable.

In terms of getting a suitable job, I've had the greatest success with #3, followed by #2. In terms of getting the best jobs, I've had the greatest success with #1, followed by #2.