I didn't get hired from the monthly thread, but I did get a job at a YC startup through an HN post. Since then, we've found the quality of HN candidates to be

I didn't get hired from the monthly thread, but I did get a job at a YC startup through an HN post. Since then, we've found the quality of HN candidates to be overall strong. I definitely recommend it as a way to connect with companies and possibly bypass the standard application flow.