Theres still a worker shortage in the United States.
Is your business looking to hire new employees qualified candidates who are a good fit for the job?
In that case, youve no doubt considered using a popular online recruitment platform likeZipRecruiteror LinkedIn.
But whats the difference between the two?
Which one is best for your needs?
ZipRecruiter isnt a job board itself.
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ZipRecruiter for Employers
Its free for employers to try for four days.
After that, there are various packages you’re able to buy, depending on your needs.
ZipRecruiter offers three different monthly plans, based on how many jobs you want to advertise.
you could also sort through resumes on your ZipRecruiter dashboard.
The AI tools can also help you right-size your recruitment efforts to keep your spending efficient and on budget.
ZipRecruiter for Job Seekers
The site is free for job seekers.
you’ve got the option to post a profile on the site that potential employers can see.
you might post your resume, references, social connection handles or a profile picture, among other things.
LinkedIn for Employers
LinkedIn can help employers connect with qualified candidates, especially for white-collar positions.
Those professionals are the ones who mostly use the networking site.
With LinkedIn Recruiter, you could create an unlimited number of job postings.
Looking for a job posting?
you might look on the LinkedIn Jobs page to get recommendations for job listings that might appeal to you.
Both ZipRecruiter and LinkedIn work seamlessly with dozens of third-party applicant tracking systems.
In some cases, youll need to ask each companys sales department for a quote.
Free options are few.
Both recruiting platforms offer free trials: ZipRecruiter lets you post jobs for free for four days.
LinkedIn offers a one-month free trial for its Recruiter Lite option.
ZipRecruiters Pricing
ZipRecruiter has three monthly plans Standard, Premium and Pro.
Prices start as low as $16 per day for one reusable job post.
Plans can be tailored for a monthly subscription or pay-for-performance depending on your hiring goals.
Once your job posting gets 75 applicants, it gets removed from search results.
The website also has a thorough FAQ as well as how to guides.
you’re able to contact LinkedIn via live chat support, but not on the phone.
The website has a help center where you find how to guides or submit a query.
ZipRecruiter vs. LinkedIn: Resume Search
Want to do a resume search?
If youve purchased the cheapest plan, youll have to buy resume searches.
LinkedIn doesnt have a huge resume database like ZipRecruiter.
LinkedIn allows you to contact potential candidates who fit your needs, so you might encourage them to apply.
It also allows you access to a vast web link of professionals.
However,ZipRecruiteroffers you the ability to get your job posting out to more than 100 job sites.
Either choice can find you the employees you need.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
