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you're just not located in a high tech area (few local candidates), or one that is particularly appealing to hackers (few want to relocate there), in my opinion

by noodle 18y ago

you're just not located in a high tech area (few local candidates), or one that is particularly appealing to hackers (few want to relocate there), in my opinion. i mean, just as an example, i, myself, am looking to relocate and your opening is something i would be interested in applying for. but moving to boca is a turn-off for me, and nothing in your post makes me want to overcome that. you don't mention the pay or perks, etc.. edit: also, if you're not finding success, you might want to consider a remote employee (which i would definitely be interested in applying for, btw). edit2: or a mostly remote employee who spends some time in the office, or something like that

auston 18y ago
Thanks for the suggestion. I just changed all the ads to include the perks you would get from working with us.
- lacker 18y ago
  You consider "Joking (when appropriate)" to be a perk?
- astrec 18y ago
  Shell-jitsu? Joking (when appropriate)? Would that be in the sweet break room or somewhere else? You're a startup, so hiring me is quite risky. Given the location, working for you entails some risk on my behalf. Your ad is casual in all the wrong places - you're trying too hard. Instead, try and improve the tone so that you sound both casual and effortlessly professional. Sell me your product; tell me what sort of startup you are (VC, angel, bootstrapped); give me ballpark dollar figure; tell me about equity; tell me why I should be excited about your technology. Sell the role.
  - noodle 18y ago
    ah, i was right about to post this. yes, you're a startup in a down market where startups are slicing employees left and right. a double whammy when you consider the stuff i mentioned earlier. you're going to have to convince people to [leave stable jobs and] apply. step it up, give more info on the company, hard facts, benefits (401k? health? etc.), salary range, etc.. for what its worth, i'm considering dropping my resume in just to see what you guys have to offer.
    - auston 18y ago
      please do!

by noodle 18y ago

auston 18y ago

Thanks for the suggestion. I just changed all the ads to include the perks you would get from working with us.

lacker 18y ago
You consider "Joking (when appropriate)" to be a perk?
astrec 18y ago
Shell-jitsu? Joking (when appropriate)? Would that be in the sweet break room or somewhere else? You're a startup, so hiring me is quite risky. Given the location, working for you entails some risk on my behalf. Your ad is casual in all the wrong places - you're trying too hard. Instead, try and improve the tone so that you sound both casual and effortlessly professional. Sell me your product; tell me what sort of startup you are (VC, angel, bootstrapped); give me ballpark dollar figure; tell me about equity; tell me why I should be excited about your technology. Sell the role.
- noodle 18y ago
  ah, i was right about to post this. yes, you're a startup in a down market where startups are slicing employees left and right. a double whammy when you consider the stuff i mentioned earlier. you're going to have to convince people to [leave stable jobs and] apply. step it up, give more info on the company, hard facts, benefits (401k? health? etc.), salary range, etc.. for what its worth, i'm considering dropping my resume in just to see what you guys have to offer.
  - auston 18y ago
    please do!