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You can place me into a third camp: the skeptics who think posting your stuff is irrelevant to hiring, since most companies don't check Github/SO. Also note tha

You can place me into a third camp: the skeptics who think posting your stuff is irrelevant to hiring, since most companies don't check Github/SO. Also note that the information asymmetry you mention: The entire "github/Stack Overflow/your portfolio/the web/Work for Pie is the new resume" movement is about the information asymmetry that plagues the job market. Employers want to hire awesome people! Job seekers want great jobs! is only solved for employers whenever we share info online. Employees are still in the dark regarding whether a company is a good fit. The act of publishing my code online does zero to help me understand a company's culture--it only solves the above asymmetry for companies.

dpritchett 15y ago
You're right there, and I don't think there's any way to get a straight answer about the inner workings of a company unless you've got a friend on the inside. The upside is that if you do good work and make it easy for employers to see it (e.g. github) then you can at least cast a wider net. Hopefully you'll get more interviews and offers so that you can pick the company that gives you the best vibe about their work environment and growth prospects.