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Reviewing Job Opportunities

When Career Mode finds a high-quality match, you'll receive a notification to review the opportunity. Here's everything you need to know about evaluating and responding to opportunities.

Getting Notified​

When a relevant opportunity is matched to your profile, you'll see:

On daily.dev:

  • A prominent notification button on your feed
  • Text reading "New opportunity waiting for review" or similar

Via email (if notifications are enabled):

  • Alert that a new opportunity is ready to review
  • Link to view the opportunity brief
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Check daily.dev regularly when Career Mode is active. Opportunities don't expire immediately, but employers appreciate timely responses from interested candidates.

The Job Opportunity Brief​

Click the notification to access a comprehensive, transparent job opportunity brief. Unlike traditional job postings that hide critical information, our briefs give you everything upfront.

What's Included​

Job Overview​

Job Title: The specific role being hired for (e.g., "Senior Backend Engineer")

TLDR: A concise summary of the role and what it entails

Company Information:

  • Company name and industry
  • Company size and stage
  • Mission and product focus
  • Company culture highlights

Technical Details​

Tech Stack:

  • Primary programming languages
  • Frameworks and libraries
  • Infrastructure and tools
  • Development practices and methodologies

Role Scope:

  • Key responsibilities
  • Team structure and size
  • Reporting relationships
  • Growth and impact potential

Practical Information​

Location & Remote Policy:

  • Office locations
  • Remote work options (fully remote, hybrid, on-site)
  • Time zone requirements
  • Travel expectations

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range
  • Equity/stock options (if applicable)
  • Benefits highlights
  • Perks and additional compensation

Requirements:

  • Required experience and skills
  • Nice-to-have qualifications
  • Education requirements (if any)

Why We Think You'll Like This​

One of the most valuable sections of the brief is our rationale for the match. This explains:

  • Which of your skills align with the role
  • How your experience matches the requirements
  • Why your interests (based on activity) suggest fit
  • How this opportunity represents growth for you

This transparency helps you understand whether our matching logic makes sense for your specific situation.

Meet the Hiring Team​

Unlike anonymous job postings, every opportunity brief shows you the actual people involved in hiring:

Hiring Manager: The person you'd potentially work with or report to Recruiter: The talent professional coordinating the process

You'll see:

  • Their names and titles
  • Profile pictures
  • Brief bios
  • LinkedIn profiles (typically)

Why this matters: Knowing exactly who's on the other side builds trust and gives you insight into the team and organization.

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These are real people who have been briefed about Career Mode's double opt-in process. They're prepared for thoughtful, qualified candidates, not mass applications.

Making Your Decision​

After reviewing the opportunity brief, you have two options:

Option 1: Interested​

Click I'm Interested if:

  • The role aligns with your career goals
  • The tech stack excites you
  • Compensation meets or exceeds expectations
  • Location and remote policy work for you
  • Company and team appeal to you
  • You're genuinely open to moving forward

What happens next:

  1. Your profile is shared with the employer
  2. The hiring manager reviews your background
  3. If they're also interested, we facilitate an introduction
  4. You'll receive an email introduction to start the conversation

Option 2: Not Interested​

Click Not Interested if:

  • The role doesn't align with your goals
  • Tech stack isn't what you're looking for
  • Compensation is below your expectations
  • Location or remote policy doesn't work
  • Timing isn't right
  • You simply don't feel it's the right fit

What happens next:

  • The opportunity is marked as declined
  • No information is shared with the employer
  • You may see other opportunities in the future
  • No penalty for declining opportunities
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Be selective. You're not obligated to express interest in every opportunity. Career Mode respects that you're looking for the right fit, not just any job.

Evaluation Criteria​

Questions to Ask Yourself​

Technical fit:

  • Does the tech stack excite me?
  • Are the problems challenging and interesting?
  • Will I learn and grow in this role?

Career progression:

  • Is this a step forward in my career?
  • Does the seniority level match my experience?
  • Are there growth opportunities?

Compensation:

  • Is the salary range acceptable?
  • Is the total compensation (equity, benefits) fair?
  • Does it represent an improvement?

Work environment:

  • Does the remote policy work for my lifestyle?
  • Do I vibe with the company mission and culture?
  • Does the team structure appeal to me?

Practical considerations:

  • Is the timing right for a change?
  • Can I commit to the interview process?
  • Am I genuinely interested in this opportunity?

Red Flags to Watch For​

While we vet employers, always evaluate opportunities critically:

  • Compensation significantly below market
  • Vague or unrealistic role descriptions
  • Excessive requirements for the seniority level
  • Company culture signals that don't align with your values
  • Work arrangements that don't match your needs

If something feels off, it's okay to decline.

After Expressing Interest​

If you click "I'm Interested," here's what to expect:

1. Employer Review (1-3 business days typically)​

The hiring manager receives your:

  • Work experience and career history
  • Education and certifications
  • Skills and technical background
  • Open source and project work
  • Any other relevant profile information

They evaluate whether there's mutual fit.

2. Employer Decision​

If they're interested:

  • We facilitate a warm email introduction
  • You receive an introduction email connecting you with the recruiter/hiring manager
  • The conversation moves forward from there
  • Next steps typically include a screening call or initial interview

If they pass:

  • You're notified that they've decided not to move forward
  • No ghosting—you get a clear response
  • You can continue exploring other opportunities

3. Moving Forward​

Once introduced:

  • The hiring process follows the company's standard practice
  • Career Mode's active role ends after the introduction
  • You engage directly with the employer for interviews and negotiation
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While Career Mode facilitates the introduction, we don't control the employer's hiring process, timeline, or decision-making. We've ensured they're committed to respectful, transparent communication.

Managing Multiple Opportunities​

You can have multiple opportunities in flight simultaneously:

  • Review each independently: Every opportunity deserves individual consideration
  • Express interest in multiple: It's okay to explore several options
  • Manage your time: Be realistic about interview capacity
  • Communicate proactively: If you accept an offer, withdraw from other processes respectfully

Best Practices​

Do:​

  • Read the entire opportunity brief thoroughly
  • Take time to evaluate—don't rush
  • Express interest only when genuinely interested
  • Respond to introductions promptly
  • Ask thoughtful questions during interviews
  • Be honest about your interests and concerns

Don't:​

  • Express interest in everything just to "see what happens"
  • Ignore introductions after expressing interest
  • Waste employers' time if you're not seriously considering the role
  • Forget to update your availability if you accept a position elsewhere

Opportunity History​

Access past opportunities in Career Mode settings:

  • Opportunities you reviewed: See all matches you've received
  • Opportunities you approved: Track where you expressed interest
  • Introduction status: Monitor the status of active conversations

This helps you keep track of your career exploration journey.

Next Steps​