Announce the project to a public email list, at an all-hands, over Slack, or however your company does persistent communication; I tend to use email for these. What’s most important is that you: Allow folks to apply in private. Some individuals will be uncomfortable applying in public. Make sure that applicants don’t see who else has applied. Some people will see someone they view as senior apply, and will immediately disengage because they feel that they are less qualified. Give at least three working days for people to apply. Do this whenever possible, as some folks will need to talk with
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