5 United States-based Job Portals for Recruiters’ Every Hiring Need

Finding your organization's next model employee has never been as precise or comprehensive as it is today. In the not-so-distant past, hiring managers relied on company job boards and career fairs to identify applicants who were either located within a commutable distance or willing to relocate. Now, companies can cast as wide a net as they want for certain roles to find the right fit for their organization. 

The global online recruitment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% between 2019 and 2027 - reaching a value of $43.39 billion in 2027. North America is the most dominant market for online recruitment technology as increasingly more advanced solutions are embraced by HR professionals to address complex workforce dynamics. 

With the growth of online recruitment sites, social media, and virtual hiring, HR professionals can gain access to highly qualified professionals in a matter of minutes. Professionals who may not have come across a job listing from a particular organization before are now receiving alerts about relevant vacancies as AI adoption increases. 

This significantly reduces the time that your recruitment team spends on identifying and screening candidates while improving the overall productivity of the team. Optimizing hiring activities and improving the efficiency of teams is crucial today as the competition for talent increases.

Although employee referrals have historically been the greatest source of external hires, job portals are becoming an essential channel for acquiring talent.

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Why Use a Job Portal?

There are a number of reasons to look beyond your internal pool of workers and employee referrals to job portals for talent. The first is that looking beyond your existing network may help to increase company diversity. People have a natural tendency to hire people who are similar to them, which means that well-meaning efforts to increase diversity could be thwarted if you do not look beyond employee networks. 

As the Washington Center for Equitable Growth points out, "Compared to referrals, job-matching technologies could be an equalizing force, given that there is evidence that searches based on who employees or employers know can exacerbate racial and income disparities." 

Another benefit of job portals is that there are many sites that can help you cast a wide net for a relatively low cost. On this point, the non-profit also notes that "Posting a job opening online offers more tools to screen candidates, is much cheaper than advertising a vacancy in print, and makes it possible to edit and update ads as needed."

Applicant tracking systems like Manatal have job board integration features that allow HR teams to receive applications from multiple job portals and assess the effectiveness of your listings on each portal from a single platform. 

Each resume submitted is also added to your database automatically, which enables the recruitment team to build and maintain relationships with applicants and consider qualified candidates for future job openings they may be a fit for. This single view of applications and hiring activity across channels makes it easier to manage hiring efforts for the entire organization.

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, more recruiters and professionals are looking exclusively online to hire employees and to find their next job, respectively. This is aided by the fact that interest in working remotely has also increased exponentially.

If your team is looking to include more job portals in their hiring efforts, consider the following sites.

Best General Job Portals

• Indeed - Launched in 2004, Indeed is a US-based site with listings for positions all over the world. The site boasts over 200 million unique job seekers per month, which means that you will have ample prospects to choose from. While certain jobs can be posted for free, employers generally pay a fee based on their set budget and based on the number of qualified applications they receive.

• LinkedIn - Founded in 2002, LinkedIn is a popular social network for professionals in the United States and globally. They provide solutions across the talent lifecycle, so regardless of whether you are a start-up or a multinational corporation, your hiring activities will be supported.

• Monster - Monster was created in 1999 and remained a significant player in the job market. The site offers subscription options to fit just about any hiring need ranging, as well as a pay-for-performance option. Job listings are not only advertised on their site but are also pushed to hundreds of local news sites.

• Zip Recruiter - Ziprecruiter began in 2010 and has been a solid option in the job search market. Creating an account is free, although plans and pricing options vary for SMEs and large enterprises. 

• Glassdoor - This company - created in 2007 - adds another dimension to your typical job portal. Current and former employees have the ability to anonymously review their employers. This gives job seekers an idea of what kind of company they are applying to work for before they make it through the door. A free subscription provides basic employer branding capabilities such as diversity and inclusion programs and goals, as well as the ability to view activity on your employer profile and candidate demographics. The Enhance Profile option also includes access to Indeed's Company Pages Premium.

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Best Job Portals for Finding Diverse Candidates

• Fairy Godboss - This online career community for women features advice, company reviews, and job listings. It is a great site if you are looking to increase the number of female applicants and employees at your organization. Employers have access to resources and insights that help you tailor your job vacancies and relevant benefits to women. 

• AbilityLinks - This community caters to people living with disabilities and links them with inclusive employers. Member companies can post profiles about their organization to educate job seekers about their business and share job listings.

• Diversity.com - This site attracts and caters to diverse people of color to find jobs with employers that have an inclusive culture and brand. Employers from the non-profit, government, and education sectors have access to a variety of plans to fit their hiring needs. 

• Out and Equal - This diverse job board serves the LGBT community with paid plans for 60-day job postings. With the higher tier plans, employers gain access to the WorkplaceDiversity.com Network, where they can automatically post multiple job listings to nine diversity-focused sites.

• HLPA.com - The Hispanic/Latino Professionals Association (HLPA) helps to match employers with top Hispanic and Latino talent. The organization compiles lists of the top employers hiring diverse candidates from Hispanic and Latino backgrounds. Employer members gain access to virtual recruiting services, inclusion on the organization's America's Best Places For Latinos To Work Lists, and access to other advertising and recruiting services.

Best Job Portals for Niche Hires

• Idealist - This site, which calls itself a "social-impact job board," features job and volunteer opportunities with organizations that are committed to improving the world. Postings for volunteer opportunities are free, while pricing packages for jobs and internships vary based on the type of organization (e.g., non-profit, for-profit company, or consultants/recruiters).

• AngelList - If your organization is a start-up, this site is for you. This 12-year-old job board specializes in offering job listings for tech talent who are local or remote. Start-ups at any stage can set up a profile and post jobs for free.

• Behance - Founded in 2005 and acquired by Adobe in 2012, Behance is geared toward creative professionals. Jobs can be posted for free by all companies.

• Factory Fix - This site features hundreds of thousands of manufacturing industry job listings in an attempt to streamline the hiring process and alleviate the industry's skills gap. Employers gain access to a comprehensive hiring solution, a proprietary talent pool, and the ability to make unlimited hires.

• eFinancialCareers - This site offers listings for job seekers in the financial services sector. The site boasts the largest pool of finance professionals and includes job listings in 19 markets globally. 

Best Job Portals for Temp/Freelance/Hourly Hires

• FlexJobs - Founded in 2007, it is a top site for hiring remote, hybrid, and flexible workers in various industries. Employers can post an unlimited number of jobs for a flat rate.

• Remote.co - This site focuses exclusively on listing remote job opportunities. If you are looking to hire a 100% virtual team, this site will be a great fit for your organization. Each paid job listing lasts for 30 days, and the listing is visible in all geographies.

• SnagaJob - If your organization is in need of hourly workers, this site created in 2000 will suit your needs. Employers can hire for immediate needs as well as large numbers of employees. For a fee, companies can post jobs or shifts to get top applicants.

• UpWork - This site is a platform for freelance workers to find project-based talent in a variety of industries. 

• Freelancer.com - This global marketplace allows employers to find freelance workers located anywhere to complete small tasks or take part in large projects. Posting a project is free, and you only pay when you are 100% satisfied with the work.

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Best Job Portals for management/executive hires

• Ladders - This job site is focused on hiring for positions that pay more than $100,000 per year. There are free single-user plans available that enable recruiters to post up to 10 jobs per month and up to $6,000 per year for a full access plan. 

• Headhunter.com - This site focuses primarily on management and executive-level positions. This division of CareerBuilder has a website that is simple to use and highly rated by users.

• ExecuNet - This company, which has been in operation since 1988, helps senior executives find their next great role. They help companies find executives, acting as matchmakers to pair organizations with the right talent.

• ExecThread - This site is geared toward C-suite and board executives and organizations looking for top talent. Becoming a member and posting job listings is free - and there are plans that range up to $600 annually. They boast more than 265,000 vetted executives, 50% of which have reported as representing an underrepresented population. 

• Robert Half - This company is most like a traditional recruiter. They offer customized support throughout every step of the executive search process to place VP-level and C-suite executives in job vacancies across industries. Employers can browse their database of candidates to find top talent for a job vacancy. 

Consolidate Your Hiring Activities In One Platform

No matter your hiring need, a cost-effective online job board is available to aid in your talent search. The top recruitment solutions facilitate easy integrations with job portals to streamline hiring efforts across the team. 

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