From 73ad74309d2fe60218bd0db154b7e4bba166a683 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nimrod Kramer <41470823+nimrodkra@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:12:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Expand resource list across all sections Add tools, platforms, communities, and references to every section of the list. New entries include sourcing platforms (OfferZen, Handshake, CodePen, and others), ATS options (Workable, Jobvite, SmartRecruiters), technical assessment tools (CodinGame for Work, HackerEarth, iMocha), job boards (Remotive, Work at a Startup, Climatebase), interview scheduling tools (GoodTime, ModernLoop), compensation benchmarks (Comprehensive.io, Figures.hr), diversity communities (Techqueria, Blacks In Technology), podcasts, books, blogs, research reports, conferences, and reference resources. Also updates the daily.dev Recruiter description. Co-authored-by: Cursor --- README.md | 68 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 67 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 65a19ae..52c0433 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often *Platforms for finding and reaching out to developer candidates.* - [LinkedIn Recruiter](https://www.linkedin.com/talent/hire) - Sourcing platform with developer-focused search filters by skills, company, and experience. -- [daily.dev Recruiter](https://recruiter.daily.dev) - Developer sourcing platform using behavioral signals and opt-in candidate introductions. +- [daily.dev Recruiter](https://recruiter.daily.dev) - Recruiting platform built on a network of millions of developers, using reading and skill signals for sourcing passive talent. - [SeekOut](https://seekout.com) - Talent search tool that aggregates technical profile data from multiple public sources. - [hireEZ](https://hireez.com) - Sourcing platform with Boolean search across open web profiles. - [Hired](https://hired.com) - Hiring marketplace where candidates set expectations and companies send interview requests. @@ -44,6 +44,12 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Gun.io](https://gun.io) - Freelance marketplace focused on software engineers. - [Arc.dev](https://arc.dev) - Remote hiring service for developer roles with screening and assessment features. - [Dice](https://www.dice.com) - Tech job board and candidate database for software and IT roles. +- [OfferZen](https://www.offerzen.com) - Developer job marketplace where companies apply to candidates, primarily active in South Africa and Europe. +- [Underdog.io](https://underdog.io) - Curated marketplace matching vetted candidates with startup roles in tech hubs. +- [cord](https://cord.co) - Messaging-first hiring platform where recruiters and candidates connect through direct chat. +- [Dover](https://www.dover.com) - Recruiting orchestration platform with sourcing automation and a free ATS for startups. +- [Handshake](https://joinhandshake.com) - Campus recruiting platform connecting employers with students and alumni across 1,600+ universities. +- [CodePen](https://codepen.io) - Frontend developer portfolio platform where recruiters can evaluate candidates through live code showcases. ## Applicant Tracking Systems @@ -59,6 +65,11 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Breezy HR](https://breezy.hr) - ATS with visual pipeline management and workflow automation. - [Pinpoint](https://pinpointhq.com) - ATS with analytics and employer branding capabilities. - [Comeet](https://www.comeet.com) - Recruiting software with interview, collaboration, and offer workflows. +- [Workable](https://www.workable.com) - ATS with AI sourcing, interview scheduling, and offer management. +- [TalentLyft](https://www.talentlyft.com) - Recruiting software combining ATS, CRM, and sourcing in one platform. +- [Jobvite](https://www.jobvite.com) - Talent acquisition suite with ATS, CRM, and onboarding tools. +- [SmartRecruiters](https://www.smartrecruiters.com) - Enterprise hiring platform with marketplace integrations and collaborative workflows. +- [JazzHR](https://www.jazzhr.com) - ATS designed for small and mid-size companies with customizable hiring workflows. ## Technical Assessment @@ -74,6 +85,11 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Coderbyte](https://coderbyte.com) - Coding challenge library and assessment platform for technical screening. - [Devskiller](https://devskiller.com) - Assessment platform using task-based coding exercises. - [Exercism](https://exercism.org) - Free coding practice site with mentor feedback. +- [CodinGame for Work](https://www.codingame.com/work) - Technical screening platform combining coding challenges with game-based assessments. +- [iMocha](https://www.imocha.io) - Skills intelligence platform with coding assessments and AI-powered interview tools. +- [HiPeople](https://www.hipeople.io) - Reference checking and talent assessment platform with automated candidate verification. +- [AlgoExpert](https://www.algoexpert.io) - Structured preparation platform for algorithm and system design interviews. +- [HackerEarth](https://www.hackerearth.com) - Technical hiring platform with coding challenges, hackathons, and assessment analytics. ## Job Boards for Developers @@ -89,6 +105,12 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [4 Day Week](https://4dayweek.io) - Job board for companies offering four-day work schedules. - [dev.to Listings](https://dev.to/listings) - Job listings posted through the DEV community platform. - [LinkedIn Jobs](https://www.linkedin.com/jobs) - Job marketplace with broad filters for technical roles. +- [Work at a Startup](https://www.workatastartup.com) - Y Combinator job board for engineering roles at YC-backed companies. +- [Climatebase](https://climatebase.org) - Job board for climate tech roles, including software engineering positions. +- [JavaScript.Jobs](https://javascript.jobs) - Job board dedicated to JavaScript and frontend engineering positions. +- [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app) - Remote job board with company profiles, salary data, and timezone filters. +- [Authentic Jobs](https://authenticjobs.com) - Job board focused on web and creative technology roles. +- [Remotive](https://remotive.com) - Remote job board with a developer community and weekly newsletter covering engineering roles. ## CRM and Outreach @@ -103,6 +125,8 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Humanly](https://humanly.io) - Conversational screening and scheduling tool for early-stage candidate workflows. - [Beamery](https://beamery.com) - Talent CRM for candidate engagement and workforce planning. - [Eightfold](https://eightfold.ai) - Talent intelligence system for matching and mobility workflows. +- [SourceWhale](https://sourcewhale.com) - Multi-channel outreach platform with sequencing across email, LinkedIn, and phone. +- [Getro](https://www.getro.com) - Network-powered job board and warm introduction tool for portfolio companies and communities. ## Interview Platforms @@ -115,6 +139,9 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [HireVue](https://www.hirevue.com) - Video interviewing platform with live and on-demand interview formats. - [Willo](https://www.willo.video) - Asynchronous video interview tool for distributed hiring. - [Pillar](https://www.pillar.hr) - Interview support tool with guidance, notes, and evidence tracking. +- [Pramp](https://www.pramp.com) - Free peer-to-peer mock interview platform for practicing coding and system design interviews. +- [GoodTime](https://goodtime.io) - Interview scheduling automation with intelligent panel selection, timezone handling, and load balancing. +- [ModernLoop](https://www.modernloop.com) - Interview coordination platform that automates scheduling workflows and ATS syncing. ## AI Recruiting Tools @@ -129,6 +156,8 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Manatal](https://www.manatal.com) - ATS with candidate recommendations and enrichment features. - [Phenom](https://www.phenom.com) - Talent experience suite with automation for high-volume recruiting. - [Entelo](https://www.entelo.com) - Sourcing platform with predictive candidate matching. +- [Moonhub](https://www.moonhub.ai) - AI recruiting agent that autonomously sources and screens candidates. +- [Attract.ai](https://attract.ai) - AI-powered sourcing tool that searches across social platforms and generates personalized outreach. ## Job Description Tools @@ -140,6 +169,7 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Applied](https://www.beapplied.com) - Hiring workflow tool with blind screening and structured evaluation. - [TalVista](https://talvista.com) - Inclusive hiring tool with job post and interview process features. - [Hemingway Editor](https://hemingwayapp.com) - Writing editor that flags complex sentences and passive voice. +- [Grammarly Business](https://www.grammarly.com/business) - Writing assistant with tone and clarity suggestions useful for recruiter communications. ## Employer Branding @@ -151,6 +181,9 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [RepVue](https://www.repvue.com) - Employer ratings site with culture and compensation feedback. - [Comparably](https://www.comparably.com) - Company comparison site for workplace and compensation benchmarks. - [Stack Overflow Employer Branding](https://stackoverflow.co/advertising/use-cases/employer-branding-teams/) - Employer branding and ad products for Stack Overflow. +- [dev.to](https://dev.to) - Developer community where companies can publish technical content and engage with engineers directly. +- [Showwcase](https://www.showwcase.com) - Developer network where engineers share projects and connect with teams. +- [GitHub README Profiles](https://docs.github.com/en/account-and-profile/setting-up-and-managing-your-github-profile/customizing-your-profile/managing-your-profile-readme) - Guide for creating company and team profile READMEs to attract developer talent. ## Developer Compensation @@ -164,6 +197,8 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Ravio](https://ravio.com) - Compensation benchmarking service focused on European markets. - [Comptryx](https://www.comptryx.com) - Compensation benchmarking database for technical roles across global markets. - [OpenComp](https://www.opencomp.com) - Compensation planning software with market benchmarks and pay equity analysis. +- [Comprehensive.io](https://comprehensive.io) - Free real-time salary data from thousands of US tech companies, with premium global benchmarks. +- [Figures.hr](https://figures.hr) - European-focused compensation benchmarking platform with HRIS integrations and pay equity tools. ## Diversity and Inclusion @@ -176,6 +211,13 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Diversio](https://diversio.com) - DEI analytics tool for measuring inclusion metrics. - [Project Include](https://projectinclude.org) - Non-profit organization publishing inclusion guidance for tech teams. - [Code2040](https://www.code2040.org) - Non-profit organization supporting Black and Latinx technologists. +- [Untapped](https://www.untapped.io) - Recruiting platform focused on connecting underrepresented candidates with tech employers. +- [WayUp](https://www.wayup.com) - Job platform for early-career hiring with a focus on diverse college graduates and entry-level talent. +- [Inclusively](https://www.inclusively.com) - Workplace personalization platform for accommodations and inclusive hiring practices. +- [Out in Tech](https://outintech.com) - Community and job board for LGBTQ+ professionals in technology. +- [/dev/color](https://devcolor.org) - Non-profit community supporting Black software engineers through mentorship and networking. +- [Techqueria](https://techqueria.org) - Largest community for Latinx professionals in tech, with career fairs, events, and employer partnerships. +- [Blacks In Technology](https://www.blacksintechnology.net) - Community for Black technologists with job boards, mentorship programs, and career events. ## Open Source Recruiting Tools @@ -184,6 +226,7 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [OpenCATS](https://www.opencats.org) - Open-source applicant tracking system for candidate and job management. - [OpenResume](https://www.open-resume.com) - Open-source resume builder with ATS-focused formatting. - [Freshteam](https://www.freshworks.com/hrms/applicant-tracking) - ATS with a free tier for basic applicant tracking. +- [RxResume](https://rxresu.me) - Free and open-source resume builder with customizable templates and JSON export. ## Newsletters @@ -196,6 +239,7 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Hacking HR](https://www.hackinghr.com) - Newsletter covering HR, people analytics, and workforce topics. - [People Managing People](https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/newsletter) - Weekly newsletter on hiring and people management. - [Chad & Cheese](https://www.chadcheese.com/subscribe) - Newsletter with commentary on recruiting tools and HR technology. +- [Technically](https://read.technically.dev) - Newsletter on software concepts explained for non-engineers, useful for recruiters learning technical terminology. ## Communities @@ -205,6 +249,9 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [r/recruiting](https://www.reddit.com/r/recruiting/) - Reddit forum for recruiting questions and peer discussion. - [SourceCon Community](https://newsletter.sourcecon.com) - Community and event network focused on sourcing and recruiting. - [RecOps Collective](https://www.recops.co) - Community focused on recruiting operations systems and workflows. +- [r/humanresources](https://www.reddit.com/r/humanresources/) - Reddit community for HR professionals discussing hiring, compliance, and people operations. +- [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com) - Developer community and discussion forum useful for understanding what engineers care about. +- [People Geek Community by Culture Amp](https://www.cultureamp.com/company/community) - Peer community for people and talent leaders sharing hiring and engagement practices. ## Podcasts @@ -216,6 +263,8 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [RecTech Podcast](https://www.rectechpodcast.com) - Podcast focused on recruiting technology and vendor trends. - [The Recruiting Future Podcast](https://recruitingfuture.com/podcast/) - Podcast on hiring strategy, automation, and talent operations. - [People Solving Problems](https://www.peoplesolvingproblems.com) - Podcast with engineering leaders discussing hiring and team building. +- [Hiring for What's Next](https://greenhouse.com/podcast) - Greenhouse podcast featuring talent leaders on structured hiring and recruiting strategy. +- [10x Recruiting](https://www.metaview.ai/resources/10x-recruiting) - Podcast hosted by former DoorDash Head of Recruiting on AI in hiring and talent strategy. ## Books @@ -228,6 +277,10 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [The Best Team Wins](https://www.amazon.com/Best-Team-Wins-Performance-Based-Assessment/dp/1633692604) - Book on performance-based interviewing and candidate evaluation. - [Hiring for Attitude](https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-Attitude-Innovative-Approach-Employees/dp/0071785868) - Book on evaluating attitude and cultural fit in hiring. - [Talent Magnet](https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Magnet-Attract-Keep-Best/dp/1626346410) - Book on leadership approaches for attracting and retaining talent. +- [The Holloway Guide to Technical Recruiting](https://www.holloway.com/g/technical-recruiting-hiring) - Comprehensive guide covering every stage of the technical hiring pipeline. +- [The Talent War](https://www.amazon.com/Talent-War-Military-Approach-Recruiting/dp/1544514948) - Book on applying military talent assessment methods to corporate recruiting. +- [Recruit Rockstars](https://www.recruitrockstars.com/book) - Step-by-step hiring playbook by Jeff Hyman, covering sourcing and candidate evaluation. +- [The Tech Resume Inside Out](https://thetechresume.com) - Guide to understanding developer resumes by Gergely Orosz, with insights from hiring managers at major tech companies. ## Blogs and Publications @@ -240,6 +293,10 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Joel on Software](https://www.joelonsoftware.com) - Essays on software teams, hiring, and management. - [First Round Review](https://review.firstround.com) - Startup-focused articles on hiring and company building. - [Ashby Blog](https://www.ashbyhq.com/blog) - Blog on recruiting operations and hiring systems. +- [interviewing.io Blog](https://interviewing.io/blog) - Data-driven articles on technical interviewing, bias, and hiring outcomes. +- [Lever Blog](https://www.lever.co/blog) - Blog on recruiting strategies, pipeline management, and talent operations. +- [Undercover Recruiter](https://theundercoverrecruiter.com) - Blog covering recruiting strategies, employer branding, and talent trends. +- [StaffEng](https://staffeng.com) - Resource on staff-plus engineering roles, career ladders, and archetypes for understanding senior technical levels. ## Research and Reports @@ -253,6 +310,10 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [HackerRank Developer Skills Report](https://www.hackerrank.com/research/developer-skills) - Annual report on developer skills and hiring needs. - [CodinGame Developer Survey](https://www.codingame.com/work/developer-survey) - Survey on developer preferences in hiring and technical assessment. - [DevSkiller IT Skills Report](https://devskiller.com/it-skills-report) - Report on developer skill trends based on assessment data. +- [Dice Tech Salary Report](https://www.dice.com/recruiting/ebooks/tech-salary-report) - Annual report on technology salary trends across roles and markets. +- [Jobvite Recruiting Benchmark Report](https://www.jobvite.com/lp/recruiting-benchmark-report) - Annual benchmarks on applicant-to-hire ratios, time-to-fill, and sourcing channels. +- [Gem Recruiting Benchmarks Report](https://www.gem.com/resource/recruiting-benchmarks) - Annual report on sourcing effectiveness, time-to-hire, and recruiter workload based on millions of data points. +- [Greenhouse Workforce & Hiring Report](https://greenhouse.com/blog/greenhouse-2025-workforce-hiring-report) - Annual report on hiring trends, candidate behavior, and AI adoption in recruiting. ## Glossaries and References @@ -261,6 +322,9 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [GitHub Glossary](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/learning-about-github/github-glossary) - Reference glossary of common GitHub terms. - [Stack Overflow Tags](https://stackoverflow.com/tags) - Tag directory for programming languages and developer tools. - [SHRM HR Glossary](https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/hr-glossary) - Reference glossary of HR and recruitment terms. +- [Roadmap.sh](https://roadmap.sh) - Community-driven developer roadmaps and skill trees useful for understanding role requirements. +- [DevDocs](https://devdocs.io) - API documentation browser covering programming languages and frameworks, useful for learning technical terminology. +- [TIOBE Index](https://www.tiobe.com/tiobe-index) - Monthly ranking of programming language popularity, useful for understanding technology demand. ## Conferences and Events @@ -272,6 +336,8 @@ Developer recruiting is a specialized discipline. Generic recruiting tools often - [Talent Connect by LinkedIn](https://www.linkedintalentconnect.com/) - LinkedIn event focused on hiring and workforce planning topics. - [Unleash World](https://www.unleash.ai) - Conference on HR technology, talent acquisition, and people analytics. - [SaaStr Annual](https://www.saastr.com/annual) - SaaS conference with sessions that include engineering hiring topics. +- [Talent42](https://www.talent42.com) - Conference dedicated to technical recruiting, with sourcing training and sessions led by engineering leaders. +- [DeveloperWeek Hiring Expo](https://developerweek.com/events/hiring-expo) - Tech industry developer hiring Expo connecting recruiters directly with engineers. ## Contributing