Angel List the site is fine, but they really need some sort of verification or moderation. When I was looking for an internship there were a bunch of sketchy non-companies willing to pay me... $0. After I graduated it was easier to find real companies, but then it's just the same as other job sites with companies that get back to you months after applying. The design and look of the site comes off as more professional or trustable than other places, but it's not curated. At least force people to be honest about a lack of pay.
With of all that said... two of the three jobs I've held were found there.
Welcome to the world of software development, where you get wonderful 'offers' like:
1.) I have an idea to build the $hot_startup of $sketchy_vertical. Just sign this NDA, build the whole thing for me and I'll give you 0.01%. It will be huge!!
2.) I have an idea and I'm this close to raising a sees round from $famous_investor. I just need you to build a simple (fully functional) proof of concept. I'll give you a great job after I raise the cash.
3.) Can't you just build this? It should be easy for you...
Nope. Like I said, I was actually successful with Angel List—you just have to have a good profile and either write good introductions or contact the company directly. It could just use a cleanup and moderation.
I guess you're right. The internship search was bad, but the job search was okay. The two jobs I found replied quickly, were professional, and provided good offers. You're probably right in that I got used to companies not replying for months, so I'll keep a recruiting agency open as an option next time.
