Hiring managers, what is the best job search engine for candidates?
To help you with the best search engines for job candidates, we asked hiring managers this question for their best picks. From Indeed to LinkedIn to Ladders, there are several job search engines that are considered the best for candidates hunting for jobs.
Here are the seven best job search engines:
- Indeed
- Lawjobs.com
- Snagajob
- WayUp
- Glassdoor
- Ladders
Indeed
While it has been around for a while, it has still proven to be an amazing job search engine when seeking candidates. Its simple layout is incredibly easy and user-friendly. It is also a great app for those who like to use their phones, as it is also incredibly mobile-friendly. Indeed also allows you to add preliminary questions to the job application, as well as tests to weed out candidates who may not be the right fit for the job. That being said, it is an effective job search engine that has made it incredibly easy for hiring managers and candidates alike to find a job that is the right fit for them.
Kate Lipman, embrace Scar Therapy
Lawjobs.com
Job sites that target specific industries and fields are a good place for candidates. As a senior partner at a high-profile personal injury law firm, I want to go where there is the highest concentration of top-flight candidates in the space I’m in. I don’t want to just find great attorneys, I want to find great attorneys in the field of personal injury law.
LawJobs.com is a stand-out resource because it has so many search options and it’s user-friendly. You can find people based on location, practice area, experience, etc. Job candidates and employers can also avoid sorting through resumes and postings that aren’t relevant to what you’re looking for.
Alan Ahdoot, Adamson Ahdoot Law
Snagajob
Snagajob has been a dependable job search engine to find candidates since its founding in 2000. Its easy-to-use interface and the sheer number of job listings make it one of the top employment marketplaces online. Snagajob posts hourly roles in many niches, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, security, and more.
Datha Santomieri, Steadily
From my experience, LinkedIn is the most ideal platform to find worthy candidates. The website offers hiring managers the ability to view applicants’ profiles, which highlights their professional and personal experience. You can learn a lot about an individual from a LinkedIn profile; the more detailed and explanatory, the better. From the perspective of a business owner, I like how I can select the option of “I’m hiring” to let the applicant pool know that I am looking for employees.
Gerald Lombardo, The Word Counter
WayUp
WayUp is a job search engine to discover and be discovered by employers. What sets this platform apart from similar ones is their focus on college students and recent graduates. WayUp is a job site specifically tailored for early-career candidates, so it is full to the brim with young and ambitious prospects ready to make a difference and put their skills to work.
Ray Leon, Pet Insurance Review
Glassdoor
Many candidates can check out company reviews and salary information on Glassdoor. Before a candidate can apply to any position, they can access all the necessary information they need. This means that a candidate can only apply to a job if they feel that the information provided suits them. Companies can provide information detailing their interview process so that candidates can prepare well in advance. They can also filter by salary scale, location, industry, and more options. Candidates can even learn about the company culture.
Ivy Bosibori, USBadCreditLoans
Ladders
If you are in a highly competitive market looking for high-paying opportunities, Ladders is your go-to job search platform. There is a basic free membership account but for the serious job seeker in a management position, a premium subscription unlocks all job listings, gives you insights into candidates who have applied for a job you are interested in, and puts you at the top of recruiters’ radar. Ladders lists jobs in all industries with a focus on the world’s top employers.
Ben Lamarche, Lock Search Group
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