I'm a programmer and recently published author.
I have an idea for a marketplace website where programmers pair up with mentors to improve their chances of employment.
Here's what I have so far, I'd love HN feedback...
A 3 step process:
Stage 1 - ASSESSMENT
Programmer chooses a mentor from a list and pays a fee (or not - considering alternate models, see comments)
Fee is split 80/20 between mentor and site.
Programmer submits CV and/or holds mock phone interview with mentor
Mentor gives feedback including; Would you shortlist this CV? (yes/no) - Based on the phone interview, would you invite this programmer to an in-person interview? - What do you like/dislike about this programmers presentation?
STAGE 2 - MAKEOVER
Mentor and programmer work together to improve CV and interview technique
Focused on feedback from stage 1
Time cap (mentor time is valuable)
STAGE 3 - REVIEW
Revised CV is reviewed by at least 3 additional mentors, all answering the question "would you shortlist this CV"
That's about it. Other thoughts -
- Mentor will typically be an actual hiring manager - this is key - no recruiters
- Direct contact between job seeker and mentor
- No middle-men (recruiters, agencies, job sites etc)
- Relies on candid feedback
I have an idea for a marketplace website where programmers pair up with mentors to improve their chances of employment.
Here's what I have so far, I'd love HN feedback...
A 3 step process:
Stage 1 - ASSESSMENT
Programmer chooses a mentor from a list and pays a fee (or not - considering alternate models, see comments)
Fee is split 80/20 between mentor and site.
Programmer submits CV and/or holds mock phone interview with mentor
Mentor gives feedback including; Would you shortlist this CV? (yes/no) - Based on the phone interview, would you invite this programmer to an in-person interview? - What do you like/dislike about this programmers presentation?
STAGE 2 - MAKEOVER
Mentor and programmer work together to improve CV and interview technique
Focused on feedback from stage 1
Time cap (mentor time is valuable)
STAGE 3 - REVIEW
Revised CV is reviewed by at least 3 additional mentors, all answering the question "would you shortlist this CV"
That's about it. Other thoughts -
- Mentor will typically be an actual hiring manager - this is key - no recruiters - Direct contact between job seeker and mentor - No middle-men (recruiters, agencies, job sites etc) - Relies on candid feedback