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Show HN: HAPPY PLANET – WE SEARCH AND APPLY FOR JOBS FOR YOU!!!

3 points by rustik123 11y ago

robotnoises 11y ago
This is an interesting idea, as it does attempt to solve a problem. Filling out applications can be very tedious. I have a couple of questions: 1. A lot of job applications require information like a social security number. Is there a way you can do what you need to do without that information? 2. None of the links in the footer work. I think any business that is actively engaging in the collection of personal data, even if the clients are willfully giving it to you, should provide access to all of your legal docs and maybe even an FAQ. 3. Potentially there is a large % of your customer base that are short on cash, since I think it's safe to assume that a lot of them don't currently have a job. Do you collect the fees up front? If so that can be a problem.
- madebysquares 11y ago
  I agree, seems like this is a very early splash page to gauge interest in the business, which is a little misleading and makes me think them untrustworthy as they do not have their legal basics setup yet.
- rustik123 11y ago
  1. Currently, we circumvent that by only applying through job sites/listings that do not require sensitive information such as SSN 2. links have been updated 3. That indeed is a problem. We're planning on automating as much of the process as possible and thus, bringing the price down significantly. If they userbase is large enough, we may even make it free and charge companies for job listings and preferred access to our job seekers.
rustik123 11y ago
Sorry for confusion. The legal links have been updated. Hope this helps.
phantom_oracle 11y ago
At scale, I don't see many job-seekers paying $100 to send out 50 applications on their behalf. When you don't have a job, money is tight but time is cheap, so people will do the applying themselves. When you do have a job, time is tight, but you won't be praying/spraying your CV all over and you'll be selective about your next job. Good luck though.

3 points by rustik123 11y ago

This is an interesting idea, as it does attempt to solve a problem. Filling out applications can be very tedious. I have a couple of questions: 1. A lot of job applications require information like a social security number. Is there a way you can do what you need to do without that information? 2. None of the links in the footer work. I think any business that is actively engaging in the collection of personal data, even if the clients are willfully giving it to you, should provide access to all of your legal docs and maybe even an FAQ. 3. Potentially there is a large % of your customer base that are short on cash, since I think it's safe to assume that a lot of them don't currently have a job. Do you collect the fees up front? If so that can be a problem.

madebysquares 11y ago
I agree, seems like this is a very early splash page to gauge interest in the business, which is a little misleading and makes me think them untrustworthy as they do not have their legal basics setup yet.
rustik123 11y ago
1. Currently, we circumvent that by only applying through job sites/listings that do not require sensitive information such as SSN 2. links have been updated 3. That indeed is a problem. We're planning on automating as much of the process as possible and thus, bringing the price down significantly. If they userbase is large enough, we may even make it free and charge companies for job listings and preferred access to our job seekers.

rustik123 11y ago

Sorry for confusion. The legal links have been updated. Hope this helps.

phantom_oracle 11y ago

At scale, I don't see many job-seekers paying $100 to send out 50 applications on their behalf. When you don't have a job, money is tight but time is cheap, so people will do the applying themselves. When you do have a job, time is tight, but you won't be praying/spraying your CV all over and you'll be selective about your next job. Good luck though.