[{"id":38,"name":"HireClub is on ProductHunt today!","slug":"hireclub-is-on-producthunt-today","cover_uid":"uwltmyh6voehz6psgaks","published_on":"2018-09-10T19:27:01.440Z","content":"I started HireClub in 2011 with just 25 of my friends \r\nThat’s relatively ancient in internet times. \r\n\r\nIt was just an idea. We didn’t plan to make money nor build a business. \r\n\r\nOvertime it grew, it helped me find amazing people to hire and helped others find jobs. \r\n\r\nFast. To this day it’s one of the fastest ways I know to find work. Sometimes same day. \r\n\r\nWe’ve always had a set of rules to make sure people are just kind to each other. Paying it forward. \r\n\r\nWe started seeing more and more job referrals happening. \r\n\r\nWe also started seeing more amazing questions about work from the community and through out our seven years I basically started coaching people for free. \r\n\r\nAnd then we really dug into it. Seeing the similar problems so many people face. Making a great resume, nailing that interview, being confident in your job search. \r\n\r\nIn this day of billion dollar three month old startups, we operate very differently. We don’t run ads. We don’t share your data. We don’t “growth” hack. We’ve raised some funding but only from you, our community. We don’t try to pretend we are something we are not. \r\n\r\nWe just listen 👂 \r\n\r\nFinding a job is one of the hardest things most people go through. After death, marriage and having a baby, it’s probably number 4. \r\n\r\nYour work and career define so much of your identity. So what happens when your career isn’t where you want it to be?\r\n\r\nUltimately this is why I think coaching is so powerful. Someone to guide you in the darkest times of work. HireClub is the first company I’ve built where I actually subscribe to my own product and happily pay for it. \r\n\r\nToo often we struggle alone in our job search without guidance or support. And most of the Internet is filled with out of date career advice. \r\n\r\nWhen you really need help on your career where do you turn to?\r\n\r\nThat’s what my vision for HireClub is. A global community that helps each other succeed.\r\n\r\nI thank all of you for letting me be there in your journey. And I love that we are actually for real making a difference in your careers. \r\n🕺🏾😍🍪\r\n\r\nYours truly,\r\nKetan\r\n\r\nGo to [https://www.producthunt.com/posts/hireclub-coaching](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/hireclub-coaching) and let the world know what you think of HireClub!\r\n\r\nThis is the only day,  so we would love all your awesome support.\r\n\r\n\r\n### Copy and share the following status\r\nPlease share on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc:\r\n\r\nGet your dream job with @HireClub Coaching! They have had over 500 career coaching sessions with 95% five-star ratings. Check them out on @producthunt today! https://www.producthunt.com/posts/hireclub-coaching","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}},{"id":37,"name":"So You Want to Make Six Figures?","slug":"so-you-want-to-make-six-figures","cover_uid":null,"published_on":"2018-06-28T18:01:21.408Z","content":"Ok fantastic. I want you to aim sky high!\r\n\r\nHow do you get there?\r\n\r\n### Hard work, knowledge and luck. \r\n\r\nHard work let’s talk about that. \r\n\r\nThat means practice. Getting so good at something you can do it in your sleep.\r\n\r\nIt means having the confidence that when you get challenged (and you will get challenged) you have the ability to continue trying and the self awareness to ask for help. \r\n\r\nHard work is daily. Not weekly, not monthly. You have to do work every day. \r\n\r\nHard work is ugly sometimes. It can hurt. It can mean you lose time for other things. Like family or friends. That’s your call on how much you balance it. But I think that balance is part of the skill.\r\n\r\nYou know how to work hard and you know how to rest so you can work hard later. \r\n\r\nHard work doesn’t mean doing the same thing and expecting different results. It means trying new things. It means being unafraid to try new things. \r\n\r\nFear is the enemy of hard work, not laziness. \r\n\r\n### Ok knowledge, what does that mean?\r\n\r\nIt means learning. Daily. One thing. Just one skill. \r\n\r\n**One skill. Be the best at it. Be known for it. **\r\n\r\nIt means you can do that one skill over and over. It means you pour over books, videos, people to devour everything about that one thing. \r\n\r\nNotice I said one thing? Yes the quickest way to 6 figures is specialization. Larger companies can pay more and larger companies hire for specialists. \r\n\r\nYou do marketing, sales and customer success? Look, I love that you have curiosity but companies who can pay 6 figures don’t always know how to place a multi-talent person.\r\n\r\n**Make it easy for companies to understand your talent.**\r\n\r\nBut if you are a specialist? If you have become very very very very good at one thing? You can make that 6 figure money. \r\n\r\nHow do you build that skill? School, classes, courses, are some of the ways. Mentors, coaches, books, are others. \r\n\r\nBut regardless it’s daily practice. Doing a task every day. Getting better everyday at one thing. \r\n\r\nDon’t give up when it gets hard. Take a break and come back to it. Practice doesn’t mean you are perfect, it means you keep trying. \r\n\r\nOk you have done the hard work, you have gained the knowledge. What next?\r\n\r\n### Luck. \r\n\r\nI’ll give you a secret. You can build luck. \r\n\r\n**Luck comes from 3 things. Being visible, being positive and just plain randomness.**\r\n\r\nYou can’t control the randomness but you can control the other two. \r\n\r\nBeing visible means being out there. Tell people what you are doing. Listen to people who are doing what you want to do. Get out of your house and meet new people. At least once a week. You will not build luck alone. \r\n\r\nOnline communities can work to help kickstart luck, but being visible means in person. Being friendly and humble. \r\n\r\nBeing positive is the next park of luck. It’s a hard skill. It’s easy to get beat up 🤕. I do all the time. \r\n\r\nBut remember step one on hard work and balance? I have my family and friends for guidance and support. \r\n\r\nPositivity helps you earn 6 figures because people want to hire someone they enjoy working with. \r\n\r\nNow I’ve simplified so many things on the road to 6 figures. Things like budgeting, negotiation and career plans. But these 3 things will get you far. \r\n\r\n### Hard work, knowledge and luck. \r\n\r\nGo make that money, I believe in you. 🚀","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}},{"id":36,"name":"Dealing with Impostor Syndrome","slug":"dealing-with-impostor-syndrome","cover_uid":null,"published_on":"2018-06-21T17:30:00.000Z","content":"There’s a lot of difficult things happening right now. \r\n\r\nThe world might seem like it’s falling apart. \r\n\r\nI myself feel incredibly challenged if HireClub and coaching is the right way to make livable revenue. It’s tough when money is tight. \r\n\r\nMaybe you are having a hard time finding a job. Maybe it seems like no one recognizes your value. If they only gave you a chance, they would see how awesome you are. \r\n\r\nBut after talking to so many HireClub members, it’s clear how similar the stories are. Whether you are at a job you love, or trying to find one, people feel incredible pressure to do well. \r\n\r\nI’ve talked to VPs at Google who struggle with impostor syndrome. I’ve talked to junior marketing folks who struggle with imposter syndrome. \r\n\r\nI kind of have a visual where everyone is looking at the next person, and think “oh maybe they have it all figured out.”\r\n\r\nBut I think the biggest issue with impostor syndrome is the devaluing of our self. \r\n\r\nThere will always be someone who’s on the next Forbes 30 under 30 list. But what words are you using to describe yourself?\r\n\r\nIf like me, are you your harshest critic?\r\n\r\nThe things we say to ourselves, would be abuse if said to a child. \r\n\r\nSo I’ve been spending some time on how I view myself. The words I choose to use. \r\n\r\nI want to become my biggest fan. My strongest supporter. \r\n\r\nIt really helps if you have friends, family, love at your side. No amount of work or success can replace that. \r\n\r\nThere’s a simple gratitude exercise I’ve been working on. \r\n\r\nEvery morning, the first thing I say, what is one thing I love about myself?\r\n\r\nThat’s it. No formulas. No complicated books you need to by. \r\n\r\nJust believing in the star dust that is you.","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}},{"id":35,"name":"How to Nail Video Interviewing","slug":"how-to-nail-video-interviewing-35","cover_uid":"w6xkyj1etxuifqhlgker","published_on":"2018-05-19T20:18:43.557Z","content":"We've all had to do video interviews. Here's some tips I've learned to make them go smoother. Consider these Jedi Mind tricks for interviewing!\r\n\r\n**1.    Sit in a quiet place**\r\nYou don't want to be taking it from a coffee shop. Find a place that is quiet, private and free of any disturbances. This will help you get into the Zone. \r\n\r\n\r\n**2.    Ensure you are connected**\r\nOne less thing to worry about: Check the WebEx link/ Xoom video link or whichever tool you've been asked to use beforehand and ensure it works. (WebEx already has this feature: https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html) \r\n\r\n***Additional tip:*** Be on the call 5 mins before the call begins. It will have an amazing calming effect on you as you gather your thoughts.\r\n\r\n\r\n**3.    Look professional**\r\nIt is a video interview after all and first impressions apply here too. Dress formally. \r\n\r\n\r\n**4.    Look at the camera, and not at the screen**\r\nI know it doesn’t come naturally. This is something you need to train yourself to do in order to give the impression of making eye contact. Humans have a primal need to look in the eye while talking. \r\n\r\n\r\n**5.    Keep a glass of water handy** for the times when a sudden coughing fit decides to show up at the most wrongest time ever!\r\n\r\n\r\n**6.    Sit facing the window**\r\nFace the window so you get the best light on your face instead of causing a silhouette if you sat against light. Remember how you take selfies? Same logic :)\r\n\r\n\r\n**7.    What's behind you?**\r\nThe wall behind you should not be too busy/ distracting. Come on, we have to encourage the interviewer to focus on YOU and not the Picasso painting behind you.\r\n\r\n\r\n**8.    Smile.. **you're on camera! (and breathe while you're at it).\r\n\r\n\r\n**9.    Shhh.. Secret tip**\r\nBe it any type of interview, always read your Resume AND the Job Description. This will help your mind quickly retrieve the most relevant experiences and bring it to the foreground. You will automatically feel more focused and ready. \r\n\r\n\r\n**10.    Don't be stingy with effort; Give it your all!**\r\nOnce you are done, you will know you put your best foot forward. If it works out, excellent! If not, move on and think of it as practice for something better. \r\n\r\n\r\n**About me:**\r\n*I am a Psychology graduate with an MBA in HR. I have 6+ years' experience in sourcing, interviewing, negotiating compensation, and fulfilling talent needs. My head is full of tips when it comes to such topics. I also provide Resume writing and Job Search consulting services. I had fun writing this article. Hope it helps you! If you'd like to reach me, my email is noopur.mer@live.com*","user":{"id":6051,"username":"NoopCoup","name":"Noopur","avatar_url":"https://res-1.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/d37qcq5icpwvlo03t4om"}},{"id":34,"name":"The Programmer's Catch 22","slug":"the-programmer-s-catch-22","cover_uid":"vie6qe7wjy52bfzwwmgp","published_on":"2018-05-16T18:16:58.991Z","content":"HireClub Member Colby Duhon shared a great point.\r\n\r\nTech sector:\r\n**Wahhhh there’s a shortage of engineers!**\r\n\r\nAlso tech sector:\r\n**We only hire from these top ten schools and also you need two years professional experience for this entry level role**\r\n\r\n\r\nI often say many people couldn’t get the jobs they are hiring for. The list of requirements is long and sometimes out of reach for most people. But those are things you can’t control. Here’s some tips on how to get past the barriers. \r\n\r\n### 1 - Get your resume reviewed.\r\n\r\nI’ve met many competent engineers that frankly had terrible resumes. It’s an entirely different skill set than code. It helps to have professional eyes on it. \r\n\r\n### 2 - Practice, Practice, Practice mock interviews.\r\n\r\nAgain it’s a different skill set than coding. But it’s much needed to get past the bar. Social skills, Quick thinking and the ability to sell yourself while remaining a team player is super useful. \r\n\r\n### 3 - Side Projects!\r\n\r\nWhen someone doesn’t give you an entrance, make your own door! Side projects are a great way to do that. Many engineers don’t have a url I can check and see their work. A GitHub isn’t enough. A live running product especially for Web devs is the single best thing you can do. Multiple ones are even better. In lieu of this, a stellar portfolio site goes a long way. \r\n\r\n### 4 - Writing Skills.\r\n\r\nCode is language. So embrace Medium, Twitter, FB and more and start building your writing skills. Those who can eloquently explain ideas, often master them. Make tutorials for yourself so you don’t forget a skill. \r\n\r\n### 5 - Teamwork Skills. \r\n\r\nWhile it’s frustrating so many companies aren’t always the best at hiring, the bar for excellence is quite high. Every company wants Facebook level engineers because everyone wants great products. If you are Dev, teaming up with another designer or product manager to make a side project can be very useful to up your skills. It’s not just coding skills, but teamwork skills. \r\n\r\n### 6 - Practice, Practice, Practice.\r\n\r\nI’ve probably made 20 or 30 side projects. Some are still up with people testing. I iterate and get better. I write the same code again solving the problem in a different way. The industry right now doesn’t offer much in the way of training for junior Devs so your best bet is on your own. If you are stuck you can always help us on building HireClub!","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}},{"id":33,"name":"HireClub Job Seeker Meetup May 2018","slug":"hireclub-job-seeker-meetup-may-2018-33","cover_uid":null,"published_on":"2018-05-16T18:08:56.650Z","content":"Last night we had our HireClub Job Seeker Meetup.\r\n\r\nHonestly it was one the best events we've ever had.\r\n\r\nStrangers sharing their job struggles with new friends. Sharing tips, helping each other out.\r\n\r\nJust so much positivity and honesty.\r\n\r\nI want to thank Cassie Breeggemann for initially spearheading this.\r\n\r\nAfter doing my coaching this morning (Yes I have my own HireClub Career coach!), I was inspired with a vision.\r\n\r\nWhat if HireClub in the future has an office where every night we have career meetups?\r\n\r\nYou could pop in for Headshots! You could come to the Designer's meetup to discuss fonts. You could come in the Product manager's meetup to discuss growth strategies. You could come to the Developer's meetup to talk about coding interviews. We build our community together in person.\r\n\r\nAs positive as I try to be, running a startup is hard. We've done something amazing in taking a Facebook group and turning it into a real business.\r\n\r\nBut revenue and paying myself and our team real salaries is something we still struggle with.\r\n\r\nSo events like last night, really fuel the fire. It shows me what's possible and that we are on the right track by focusing on the community.","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}},{"id":31,"name":"Today is International Worker’s Day!","slug":"today-is-international-worker-s-day","cover_uid":null,"published_on":"2018-05-01T16:45:20.674Z","content":"People often ask me if HireClub is a recruiting startup but there are hundreds of those.\r\n\r\nWe’ve made the conscious decision to focus on you, the job seeker. All our services and products are designed to help you in your career.\r\n\r\nNow we could easily do the recruiting fee thing, and charge companies 20% of salary to find great talent. It’s the industry standard.\r\n\r\nI have a vision that focuses on improving outcomes for all of you. To help you find that job you want, improve your resume, get that raise. To help everyone who has struggled in their job search or career.\r\n\r\nAnd we love working with the companies here that respect their workers. Companies that understand the value of a diverse and growth oriented team. We are very lucky and happy so many great companies are now turning the tide.\r\n\r\nSometimes we push back too, we don’t allow spec work, we want everyone to use inclusive language in job posts, we filter out predatory or spam job posts.\r\n\r\nAnd all of this is a learning process. The world of work is radically changing.\r\n\r\nAnd throughout all this, by helping job seekers, we know that the community we are building is the right one. When I hear about strangers helping strangers. Or someone getting that referral they need. Or just simple advice after a hard day at work, it confirms that we are doing the right thing.\r\n\r\nSo celebrate you today! Celebrate your hard work and knowledge that helps you and the companies you choose to join succeed. Take a minute to congratulate yourself on getting better everyday.\r\n\r\nAnd if things aren’t where you want them to be, know that we are here for you. We will listen and try to guide. We understand that struggle because many of us are in that struggle as well.\r\n\r\nHappy International Worker’s Day HireClub!","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}},{"id":30,"name":"Questions to Ask When Interviewing at Company","slug":"questions-to-ask-when-interviewing-at-company","cover_uid":null,"published_on":"2018-04-25T19:58:17.124Z","content":"When you have an interview whether on the phone or in person, it helps to be prepared. After doing basic research on the company (website, twitter, product pages), you should be ready to ask pointed but friendly questions when it's your turn.\r\n\r\nYour goal is show you are smart, confident and knowledagable about the company.  And to also demonstrate your value in being prepared and asking questions that ensure you can have a good job search outcome.\r\n\r\nMutual respect and an openness to learn go along way in this process.\r\n\r\n### Position Questions\r\n\r\n* Why are you hiring for this position?\r\n* What do you want me to accomplish in the first 30/60/90 days?\r\n* What does an average day look like for this position?\r\n* What does success look like in this position?\r\n* Who am I reporting to?\r\n* How many people are reporting to me?\r\n* Where can I best help in this position?\r\n* What is the biggest problem you are dealing with right now?\r\n* How much individual work vs teamwork time is expected?\r\n* What are the next steps in the interviewing process?\r\n* How long do you like the hiring process to take? When does this position need to be filled?\r\n\r\n### Company Questions\r\n\r\n* How much funding have you raised and what's your runway?\r\n* Who are your competitors?\r\n* What sets you apart? \r\n* What is your exit plan?\r\n* Why is this the problem you want to tackle?\r\n* Do you often work late or have crunch times?\r\n\r\n### Second Interview Questions\r\n\r\n* What is the total compensation package?\r\n* What are the benefits you offer?\r\n* What is the path for promotion?\r\n* How often are performance reviews?\r\n* What are the severance options?\r\n* What are your vacation/sick policies?\r\n* What are the remote work/working from home policies?\r\n\r\nWhat questions do you like to ask when you are being interviewed?","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}},{"id":29,"name":"How to Write a Great Job Post","slug":"how-to-write-a-great-job-post-29","cover_uid":null,"published_on":"2018-04-24T21:43:52.341Z","content":"### 1 - Please no rock star, ninja, wizard, guru, etc in the title or copy\r\n\r\nThese terms are outdated, often sexist, and non-inclusive. Please stop with this. Everyone wants to hire someone amazing. We get it.\r\n\r\n### 2 - Include a clear salary range\r\n\r\nIt's 2018, everyone loves transparency and data. Make it easy for applicants to understand your budget.\r\n\r\nBonus points for including clear equity offering (% of ownership)\r\n\r\n### \t3. Reassess your requirements vs. nice to haves\r\n\r\nMost job requirements are a mile long and often the person posting the job probably doesn't fit the requirements either. Make it clear what is required vs. nice to have. We would love all that perfect purple squirrel but it doesn't exist. Most jobs should have around 5 requirements, everything else is a nice to have. All jobs will require some amount of training. Heck you required training when you got this job.\r\n\r\n### \t4. Use Textio to analyze bias\r\n\r\nWe all have bias. https://textio.com/ is a fantastic tool that lets you see if your language is inclusive or not. Often innocent seeming words have bias that could imply gender or class or racial bias.\r\n\r\n### \t5. Nice things to include\r\n\r\n* \tWho is this person reporting to?\r\n* \tAny direct reports expected?\r\n* \tIs work from home or remote work allowed? How often?\r\n* \tWhat benefits do you provide? Medical, Dental, Vision? \r\n* \tIf it's local candidates only (no relocation or remote), its great to make that explicit.\r\n* \tDo you support visa sponsorship? Yes or no that's a great thing to include.\r\n\r\n\r\n*And finally the most important thing...*\r\n\r\n### What's it like to work at your company?\r\n\r\nToo often most job posts have very little personality and are just a list of requirements. A job post is a brand touch point. Who your company is and what they believe in can be communicated in a job post. It's not about perks like foosball but what kind of growth, environment and support someone can expect. Many companies say when you join the company, it's like joining a family. The best thing you can do in a job post is to describe what those family ideals are.\r\n\r\nWhat else do you like to see in a job post?","user":{"id":2,"username":"kidbombay","name":"Ketan Anjaria","avatar_url":"https://res-5.cloudinary.com/hireclub/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_north,h_200,q_auto,w_200/h5zk2mzyb3e45b428l0f"}}]