猎头们怎么看开源
开源 工作 猎头
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2012 年时候，我出席了一个开源社区的聚会，打那之后我就喜欢上了这个行业。


我做猎头很多年，现在我在 [Greythorn](http://www.greythorn.com/) 公司专门从事大数据方向招聘。我自己之前学习了几个月大数据，可是当我参加了 [OSCON](http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon) 开源大会，才发现之前的学习多么低效率。OSCON 里聚集了非常多聪明的人，他们每个人都很愿意分享他们的心得。分享的原因不是他们想推销产品，纯粹是因为喜欢。


我很快意识到，与其说开源和大数据是一个行业，不如说他们是一个<ruby> 社区 <rp>  （ </rp> <rt>  community </rt> <rp>  ） </rp></ruby>。这也是为什么我现在特别想把我从开源中学到的东西分享给大家，特别是给那些刚刚踏入工作的新人。


### 为什么雇主喜欢开源<ruby> 贡献者 <rp>  （ </rp> <rt>  contributor </rt> <rp>  ） </rp></ruby>


我的许多客户跟我说过：一个人的技术虽然重要，但真心**喜欢**自己从事的工作更重要。如果你热爱自己的工作，即便老板不给加班工资你都忍不住想加班。


我的客户也经常问，“这个人没事儿的时候写代码吗？”“我能在哪儿找到他们的作品呢？”“他们有什么爱好呀？”这时候开源社区贡献者的优势就出来了，因为上面的问题就是给他们量身定做的。他们做的项目开源，这就是他们编码能力的例证。


### 为什么猎头在寻找开源贡献者


硬派科技行业猎头了解技术，知道自己在找一个什么样的人，这样的猎头也能正确的了解对象的技能。我发现，猎头们找到的最优秀的人才很多时候也在做开源，所以我们经常直接去开源社区寻找我们的目标。猎头们会告诉雇主，“我们找到的那个人喜欢和团队一起创造了不起的产品”，而这基本上是优秀雇主共同的要求。


所以说：如果你的项目目标是改变人类的未来，那当这些聪明人来到你的团队之后，他们自己就会爱上自己的工作。


### 开源贡献者如何得到更好的职业生涯呢


怎么让你的贡献更广为人知呢：把代码放到 Github 上；做开源项目；参加会议和研讨等等。做这些事情你会有意想不到的收获的。


可以尝试问一下自己：


* **你觉得所在的公司是否回馈开源社区这件事重要吗？**很多优秀的人才都强调这一点，回馈社区也会极大的提升他们对工作本身的满意度。
* **你在做产品是否基于开源软件？**基于开源软件的公司的文化氛围会与其他公司与众不同，这也是你选择职位时候需要考虑的问题。
* **你有没有特别想与之工作的人？**虽然你可以随时换项目，但如果团队里有你崇拜或者欣赏的人，那工作就棒极了。


假如你了解自己的人生追求，那么过滤掉那些不适合你的职位就简单多了；假如你有一个相熟的猎头，那找到相合的雇主和团队的机会就大多了。


虽然我自己不写代码，但我会把我从开源社区中学到的东西分享给大家。开源社区是由一大群聪明又乐于分享的人组成，我很开心我也是其中小小的一份子。




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via: <https://opensource.com/business/16/5/open-source-recruiters-perspective>


作者：[Lindsey Thorne](https://opensource.com/users/lindsey-thorne) 译者：[eriwoon](https://github.com/eriwoon) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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I fell in love with technology when I went to my first open source convention in 2012.

After spending years in recruiting, I decided to take a job specializing in big data at [Greythorn](http://www.greythorn.com/). I had been trying to learn the ropes for a few months leading up to [OSCON](http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon), but going to the conference sped that process up like crazy. There were so many brilliant people all in one place, and everyone was willing to share what they knew. It wasn't because they were trying to sell me anything, but because they were all so passionate about what they were working on.

I soon realized that, in many ways, the open source and big data industry was less an industry and more of a community. That's why I now try to pay it forward and share what I've learned about open source with those who are just getting started in their careers.

## Why employers want open source contributors

Many clients tell me that although they want a candidate who has an exceptional technical mind, the ideal person should also really *like* this stuff. When you are passionate about something, you find yourself working on it even when you aren't getting paid.

My clients often ask, "Do they code in their spare time?" "Can I find their work anywhere?" "What do they really enjoy?" Open source contributors are often at an advantage because they check these boxes, and not only are their projects out in the open—so is the evidence of their coding proficiency.

## Why recruiters search for open source contributors

Solid tech recruiters understand the technologies and roles they're recruiting for, and they're going to assess your skills accordingly. But I'll admit that many of us have found that the best candidates we've come across have a tendency to be involved in open source, so we often just start our search there. Recruiters provide value to clients when they find candidates who are motivated to work on a team to create something awesome, because that's basically the description of a top-performing employee.

It makes sense to me: When you take really smart people and give them the chance to be collaborative—for the sake of making something that works really well or may change the landscape of our everyday lives—it creates an energy that can be addictive.

## What open source contributors can do to build a happy career

There are obvious things you can do to leverage your open source work to build your career: Put your code on GitHub, participate in projects, go to conferences and join panels and workshops, etc. These are worthwhile, but more than anything you need to know what will make you happy in your work.

Ask yourself questions like...

**Is it important to work for a company that gives back to the open source and software community?**I find that some of my best candidates insist on this, and it makes a huge difference in their job satisfaction.**Do you want to work for a company that is based on open source?**The culture is often different in these environments, and it helps to know if that's where you think you'll fit best.**Are there people you'd specifically like to work with?**Although you can always try to join the same projects, the odds of collaborating with and learning from someone you admire are better if your day jobs align at the same company.

Once you know your own career priorities, it's easier to filter out the jobs that won't move you closer to your goals—and if you're working with a recruiter, it helps them match you with the right employer and team.

Although I don't contribute code, I'll always share what I've learned with those who are working on their career in open source. This community is made up of supportive and smart people, and I love that I've been able to be a small part of it.

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