In this article we discuss the 5 best job search websites of 2021. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these websites, go directly to the the 10 Best Job Search Websites of 2021.
5. Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE: RHI)
Revenue: $5.1 billion in 2020 via Yahoo Finance
Valuation: $8.79 billion
Robert Half is a California-based global human resource consulting firm which was founded back in 1948. It is known as the first and largest accounting and financing staffing firm in the world, operating in over 345 locations worldwide. It is also a listed member of the S&P 500. The company operates through three segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services. it provides temporary, full-time and project professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. Their website lists jobs in both full-time and part-time positions. They help candidates find career opportunities where they can fit and thrive.
4. Monster
Revenue: $24.8 billion in 2020 via Ranstad Annual Report
Valuation: $11.3 billion
Monster is a global employment website which is owned and operated by Monster Worldwide, Inc. It has been acquired by Randstad Holdings for $429 million. Monster is a general online job board and a pioneer in the industry for a variety of online job listings and career opportunities. It allows users to create a resume so potential employers can reach out to them directly and set up job alerts. The platform lists over 150,000 jobs monthly. They also have a mobile app. According to the website, 29 resumes are uploaded, and 7,900 job search queries are entered on Monster every minute, every single day. Monster caters to job seekers from all experience levels and work styles (freelance, temp, part-time, full-time, etc.) and its job search tools are free to use. Monster also provides salary research and comparison tools and offers makeovers for premium resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters.
3. CareerBuilder – Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO)
Revenue: $2.3 billion in 2020 via Yahoo Finance
Valuation: $28.5 billion
CareerBuilder is a job search website that is available in multiple countries around the world, including United States, Europe, Canada and Asia. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company itself has over 3000 employees globally. In 2008, it had the largest market share among online employment websites in the United States, where it was founded. CareerBuilder.com provides labor market information, talent management software, and other recruitment related services. The company is owned by investment firm Apollo Global Management. The two best attributes of the website is its size and longevity. It is one of the oldest job boards on the internet with a robust search function which allows candidates to filter jobs through specific criteria like location, pay range, and job title. The site uses Google AI to help match job seekers with suitable opportunities and provides career advice and resources for job candidates.
2.Indeed – Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 6098.T)
Revenue: $21.9 billion in 2020 via Yahoo Finance
Valuation: $49.1 billion
Indeed is a job search engine which was founded in 2004 and has earned a spot in the 10 best job search websites of 2021. Indeed was acquired by a Japanese human resource company, Recruit Holdings Co. The company also owns another popular job search website Glassdoor. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Indeed was founded on the basis of a simple mission: to help people find the perfect job. The website posts job listings in every industry and at every level from entry to executive. It also allows free-lance, part-time jobs, and internship listings on its platform. Candidates can easily search for a specific job by location, salary range, experience level, job title, and the date posted. The website is free for all job seekers which has made it the largest job search website in the world. With over 250 million monthly users, there are 10 new job listings added every second to the website. Indeed is available in over 50 countries and 28 languages and has become the best source for external hires for employers. The company has also made many acquisitions. Their most recent acquisition was ClickIQ on Jul 12, 2019.
1. Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB)
Revenue: $85 billion in 2020 via Yahoo Finance
Valuation: $839.01 billion
Facebook, the social media powerhouse, also has a section for jobs where employers can list their jobs for free on the site in all industries and sectors. Their job section is one of the fastest-growing career websites in the world. The jobs feature of Facebook is available to all its users for free. It can help candidates find the job that they have been looking for as over 65 million businesses currently use Facebook pages. Facebook provides a straightforward way for employers to advertise, due partially to its sheer number of active users. Since Facebook is a social network with almost 2 billion active users, it is easy for companies to gain an extraordinary number of referrals through its messaging and sharing features. Through Facebook, companies are able to engage with job seekers on a more direct level. They can publish job postings on their Facebook page. These postings can be found in two places: the company’s Facebook page and under the “jobs” section. When a job applicant sees a posting he or she likes, they can click on the “apply now” button which will lead to a pre-populated page with the applicant’s name, education, or employment history that he/she has already made public on Facebook. Users cannot upload resumés, but there is a 1,000-character text box that allows them to type a short cover letter.
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