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Anwesh Hada
Anwesh Hada

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Shipping AnywhereHired: Flask, Scrapy, and why “junior” job posts lie

I just launched AnywhereHired — a job board focused on early-career and entry-level remote jobs.

The problem

Job search is exhausting when half the “junior” listings quietly expect senior-level work. I wanted one place that cuts noise and keeps the bar honest for people starting out (bootcamps, career switchers, new grads).

What it does

  • Search & categories across remote-friendly roles
  • Resume matching to surface tighter fits
  • Listings aggregated and curated so the feed stays useful

Stack (high level)

  • Backend: Flask, SQLite
  • Scraping: Scrapy pipelines into the same DB the site reads
  • Hosting: Shared hosting + cron for refreshes (real-world constraints, not just localhost demos)

Why I’m posting

I’m sharing the build in public and looking for feedback, not vanity metrics. If you’re job hunting or hiring for true entry-level remote roles, try the site and tell me what’s broken or missing.


Live: anywherehired.com

Product Hunt: [https://www.producthunt.com/products/anywherehired?launch=anywherehired]

If we’re connected on Product Hunt, I’d love your thoughts there too once the launch is up.


Open questions for you

  1. What would make this your default tab when job searching?
  2. What filters matter most (timezone, visa, “no degree”, etc.)?
  3. Employers: what would make you post here vs big boards?

Thanks for reading — comments and harsh feedback welcome.

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