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Hello HN. This is what I call a reverse job board. I was hesitant in making it paid right away because of the lack of jobs but I wasn't entirely sure how I woul

Hello HN. This is what I call a reverse job board. I was hesitant in making it paid right away because of the lack of jobs but I wasn't entirely sure how I would go back later, so I did. If you are looking for a contract, it is completely free to post. Let me know if any one has any suggestions or questions. Thanks!

gregd 13y ago
It's not very clear to me how one goes about getting the job. I understand that you can reply to posts, but can you PM through Bidpeek? Where can I list my credentials? My hourly rate? My contact info?
- mikelbring 13y ago
  When you have a subscription, you can click "I am interested" and it will send an email to the post owner, and put a message on their dashboard. Then they can email you. Also, every one has a profile they can put all their information on, here is mine: https://bidpeek.com/profile/Michael https://bidpeek.com/profile/Michael It's still really early, I only spent a few days building it and have a lot of ideas. Edited to add: When you click "I am interested", you can also append a message to send.
  - gregd 13y ago
    Well I would certainly put a "tour" in because it's not at all clear why I should spend $2.50 a month on this.
Felix21 13y ago
Try adding a "post a job" link. I know I have to sign up to post a job, but many others don't. I like your idea because one doesn't need to keep "buying credits" to bid for jobs. Just one tiny monthly fee and I'm good. Building a multi-sided platform is a lot of work but I really hope it works out for you. Good luck.
- mikelbring 13y ago
  That makes sense. Marketing and engagement isn't my strong point (I am a developer), so any advice like that is absolutely helpful. My thought behind the monthly / yearly fee is, if you get one job, it's worth it indefinitely.
- atwebb 13y ago
  Could that not have an unintended effect of flooding job posters? There's no barrier besides the monthly so I might as well apply to everything.

gregd 13y ago

It's not very clear to me how one goes about getting the job. I understand that you can reply to posts, but can you PM through Bidpeek? Where can I list my credentials? My hourly rate? My contact info?

mikelbring 13y ago
When you have a subscription, you can click "I am interested" and it will send an email to the post owner, and put a message on their dashboard. Then they can email you. Also, every one has a profile they can put all their information on, here is mine: https://bidpeek.com/profile/Michael https://bidpeek.com/profile/Michael It's still really early, I only spent a few days building it and have a lot of ideas. Edited to add: When you click "I am interested", you can also append a message to send.
- gregd 13y ago
  Well I would certainly put a "tour" in because it's not at all clear why I should spend $2.50 a month on this.

Felix21 13y ago

Try adding a "post a job" link. I know I have to sign up to post a job, but many others don't. I like your idea because one doesn't need to keep "buying credits" to bid for jobs. Just one tiny monthly fee and I'm good. Building a multi-sided platform is a lot of work but I really hope it works out for you. Good luck.

mikelbring 13y ago
That makes sense. Marketing and engagement isn't my strong point (I am a developer), so any advice like that is absolutely helpful. My thought behind the monthly / yearly fee is, if you get one job, it's worth it indefinitely.
atwebb 13y ago
Could that not have an unintended effect of flooding job posters? There's no barrier besides the monthly so I might as well apply to everything.