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15 pointsbtcalex10 comments

I originally had this as a personal resume site but decided to build it out into a platform where anyone can sign up and host a resume page. Once I build up the talent pool, I plan on marketing to hr depts and hiring managers.

I just don't know a single person who's happy with hiring on either side right now and this feels like a better solution to me.

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I'm curious what you think makes this better than the dozens of sites out there that have the same goal?

Honestly, I simply owned the domain name and think it's mildly amusing. I wouldn't necessarily say I think it's better by any means. Not yet, at least.

There are several things I dislike about some of the existing services though:

1. Most are extremely invasive in regards to personal data and reading their terms makes it clear what their goal is (selling your data either directly or via buyout).

2. Everything constantly tries to push you through their loop: internal messaging, apps, whatever. I'm tired of it. This allows a recruiter to email a person directly.

It's all hosted on free tiers at the moment, so It's really no consequence to me one way or another.

Love how you allow github/google SSO and filling it out was friction-free. Wasn't ready to fill everything out but still let me complete.

I'm glad you liked it! I wanted it to be as simple as possible. Once LinkedIn approves me, I'll have that as an SSO option too.

Let me know if you end up filling out everything, I'd love any feedback.

This was great, love the idea. Feature request - upload my resume or connect to linkedin for pulling in information.

Thanks!

And both are in the works currently. LinkedIn takes a bit longer to get OAuth credentials.

I'll have the ability to upload a resume or CV finished in the next day I think.

Salary range limits should be adjusted. JPY definitely needs higher ranges.

Thanks for that insight. I'll get logic added in per currency.

Cool idea, UI is also pretty clean

Thanks!

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