Job site comparison: LinkedIn vs. ZipRecruiter vs. Craigslist
Where do you look for your next career move? There are several job boards, but which is right for you?
Let’s look at a few places job seekers go online and find the right one for your needs.
1. Craigslist
This website is a way to find local candidates without breaking the bank. It’s one of the world’s most popular classified ad sites and can connect candidates with employers in around 70 countries.
When you post a job on this job board, you know it’ll attract a lot of attention. It’s estimated that more than 100 million people visit the site monthly in America alone.
Interestingly, while it lets users in some countries post job openings for free, that option’s not available in the U.S. When American employers post a job, they pay fees ranging from $10 to $75, depending on the location.
Posting is simple. First, create a free account with your email address and set your location based on where you’re hiring. Create a job posting and select the job offered. Then, pick a category for your job post. Then, you can start writing your post.
While it’s great that you can easily publish a job posting for a small amount, know there’s a trade-off. You’re likely to attract unqualified candidates simply because of the number of people using this website. If you’ve ever used a free job board or posted to Craigslists, you already know wading through dozens of resumes is a time strain.
For this reason, we recommend sticking with LinkedIn, which offers some specialized features to help you filter out folks who lack the skills you’re looking for.
2. ZipRecruiter
Here’s another popular site that job seekers flock to when looking for a change of pace. Betterteam reports over 30 million job seekers turn to ZipRecruiter every month.
Employers can use filtering features, like candidate matching and a searchable resume database. Plans start at $399 per month, and you can create a customized plan and price for your company’s needs. Pricing is based on a few different factors, like:
- How many job ads you want to post.
- Your industry.
- How many resumes you want to download.
- Your location.
ZipRecruiter starts accounts on a free trial basis — although you’re only getting four days, so make each one count.
3. LinkedIn
Sure, you can start posting elsewhere for hundreds of dollars a month, but what if you could post for free on a trusted job site? You can with LinkedIn. As a sponsor of Kim’s national radio show, LinkedIn has a special offer for Komando listeners and readers.
Right now, post a job for free at LinkedIn.com/Kim.
What makes LinkedIn a cut above the rest? Not only is it affordable, but it also has many nifty features that can take time and effort out of job posting. It’s super simple to manage all your applicants in one easy-to-use dashboard. Filter, sort, and rate potential new hires and get some time back in your day.
LinkedIn works on Android phones and iPhones, so you can manage applicants, view resumes, and work through the hiring process on the go.
If you have a LinkedIn page, you know there’s a big emphasis on social networking. It’s an excellent spot to catch up with former colleagues, meet new contacts and learn more about potential new hires.
LinkedIn’s network includes professionals from 130 industries, which puts you face-to-face with high-quality job candidates whose skills and duties you can look up in under a minute. It is the best resource for referrals and allows job seekers to show off their skills by completing skill quizzes made by LinkedIn itself.
If you’re looking for a career change or hiring, LinkedIn is the place for all your professional needs. Are you looking for your next superstar employee? LinkedIn is the place to be. Right now, post a job for free using Kim’s special link. Don’t delay. Great talent is waiting.
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