Alexander Haque

Front Jobs - Frontline hiring through text messages, built in Slack.

Front helps connect the millions of unemployed workers to companies that are hiring, right now. The process takes place via SMS for Slack & eliminates the current job applications barriers on LinkedIn, email and automated systems. Just text and work today.

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Igor Boshoer
Our goal is simple: we want to help connect some of the 16 million displaced Americans to companies that will not only employ them but also ensure their health is a top priority. For workers: - That's why we vet every company that we add to our database and feel confident referring front-line workers to them. We're primarily looking for warehouse workers, delivery drivers, healthcare workers etc. - We think the current online application process is broken and want to add a human element to the job hunting process - that's why we firmly believe in SMS / texting as the most viable option. For companies: - If you use Clerk, just install our SMS bot: https://clerk.chat - Bring your own phone number or we provision you one automatically - Let us know what top 3 openings you have - Let candidates immediately start applying all through SMS - Enable your entire recruitment/ HR departments to start responding through Slack
Graham Seymour
@iboshoer this is brilliant - I'd love to understand the growth strategy here, as well as if you currently integrate with other ATS platforms, or seek to replace them outright? (sched.seymourgroup.co if you wish to chat at any point :) )
Igor Boshoer
@seymourgroup thank you. Would love to. Lets setup a time to talk. I'll put something on the calendar.
Alexander Haque
Finding work is one of the most stressful processes a person can go through. So front.jobs is a clever and noble cause: helping unemployed folks find work through the simplicity of SMS: it just makes sense from a user experience perspective. I also love that they are helping vet companies that are taking the safety of their employees seriously. Good work!
Marcos Ortiz
This solution is perfect for these challenging times. Excellent work, @iboshoer This is a fast and convenient way to help more people out there.
Igor Boshoer
Thanks @marcosluis2186! Yes our hope is to get this out quickly in front of people looking for work and employers.
Igor Boshoer
@marcosluis2186 absolutely. Thanks again!
Ciara Lindley
Wow! I just tried texting the main number 415-969-9767 and got immediately added to the list. I filled out a few questions about myself and started getting notifications about available positions in my area and their appropriate SMS to apply for work!
Adam Mcclanahan
I actually used wrk.today to help a friend find a job. He registered for the job notifications and within a week was already interviewing with relevant companies.
Todd Engstrom
I've used this in my own company - I love the Slack integration that helps me manage all my SMS conversations. I can have my entire department responding to messages and routing folks to the appropriate applications processes. It helps us get people to interview and hired in lightning speed.
Igor Boshoer
@toddengstrom glad to have you onboard! Keep us updated.
Dennis Caplun
The program works fine and easy, and if you have any questions the helpdesk really helps you well. I would recommend to anyone for sms marketing! The best part, it really improves your sales!
Igor Boshoer
@exself thanks. Our goal is to connect job seekers with employers. This app is not meant to be used for marketing purposes. If you are looking for on the marketing side I suggest checking out clerk.chat which this product is powered by.
Ken Main
I love that this requires: no registration, no emails, no app. Leveraging SMS is brilliant. Great work!
Igor Boshoer
@kenmain thanks! Yeah we tried to make it simple and fast.
Aaron Lutz
The fact that I can plug into slack, get a number, and start receiving SMS instantly is incredible. I love this and hope other companies adopt it to start helping get people back on their feet!
Clinton Skakun
Man.... This is amazing for humanity right now. Great to see people busy working on ways to help others get jobs again. Too bad other countries don't do this as well.
Igor Boshoer
@clintonskakun thanks! Yeah it's great to see so much innovation happening. Thanks PH for bringing the community together.
Mark A Davis
I'm loving all the 'tech for good' ideas on PH lately to help with the COVID-19 crisis. How do you guys vet these companies to make sure they are really taking care of worker safety?
Igor Boshoer
@markadavis we check if they follow OSHA safety standards. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-...
Landon Farrell
@iboshoer Love the mission you guys are on! I just signed-up for alerts so I can also keep tabs on available jobs in my area so I can forward them to friends.
Igor Boshoer
@landonfarrell perfect. We will keep you updated.
Jeff Hiller
Love the ease of use to this. This couldn't be more useful to society at the moment.
Tempname987878
Finding work is something very subjective I'd say. Sometimes it can be really easy, other times it can be really difficult. I think the idea of a resource that makes it easier for those who have a tough time finding a job is a wonderful idea. Big kudos to you! Not just for what you've made but for how easily it works as well and the overall simplicity behind it! ^^
Igor Boshoer
@natsu1 thank you for the honest feedback!
Brian Christenson
I've been using this service for a few weeks. Its honestly the easiest recruitment 'platform' I've ever used: install the SMS bot into slack, get a number and post your job on their site. I've received dozens of great applicants almost right away - it also feels more human since I know I am texting real people.