JobServe

JobServe review with pricing, posting instructions, comparisons to competitors, and FAQs.

By Paul Peters, 5 June 2024

Paul Peters is the Chief Editor of Betterteam. He's a former print journalist and small business owner and has written articles for a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites.

JobServe is a general job board that matches candidates with jobs. Employers in Australia should consider using the job board for reaching a global audience across all sectors.

The company was founded in the U.K. in 1993 under the name Fax-Me-Limited but became Jobserve Ltd. in 1995. Its headquarters are in the U.K., but it launched in Australia in 2002 and has an office in Sydney.

Pricing:

Plan	Pricing
1 Job (7 days)	A$55.00
1 Job (30 days)	A$165.00
Lifetime Credits	From A$55.00
Monthly Credits	From A$68.00
Monthly Resume Downloads	From A$100.00
Quick CV Access 50 to 125 Downloads	From A$200.00

Review:

With 25 years of experience, 8 million registered job seekers, and 2.5 million applications a year, JobServe is an excellent option for employers in Australia wanting to reach a global and local talent pool.

The platform also offers candidate matching, branding opportunities, and job distribution to a network of partner sites and job aggregators. However, it has limited local reach compared to sites such as SEEK and Adzuna.

Pros:

The platform attracts around 8 million job seekers across the globe.
Listings are sent to job seekers via email.
JobServe uses mobile alerts to promote new job posts.
Candidate matching is offered on all plans.
The company shares job posts with a network of job sites and aggregators.
Every job post includes a company logo, profile, and banner advertising at no extra cost.
The platform offers a wide range of plans as well as a selection of add-ons and bulk discounts.
Employers can access the resume database.
The platform offers online and phone support.
JobServe has a global reach and is more affordable than JobsJobsJobs.com.au.

Cons:

No free options are available.
Telephonic support is limited to working hours.
Online support is not in real-time.
The platform doesn't use social media channels to promote job posts.
SEEK and Adzuna are more established in the region and might be better for hiring locally.

Reputation:

JobServe has a rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars on Sitejabber, based on more than five user reviews, and 3 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot, where it has two reviews. Some users complained about the outdated look of the user interface and irrelevant search results. Positive comments mentioned that the platform is best for posting IT jobs.

How to Post a Job on JobServe:

$55.00 AUD

10 Minutes

Five easy steps for posting a job on JobServe.

Posting a job on JobServe.

1.1

Go to JobServe.

Start by navigating to the JobServe home page.

1.2

Select "Advertisers."

Find the "Sign In/Register" tab in the top-right corner of the page. Select "Advertisers" from the drop-down menu by clicking on the down arrow to the right of the tab. Accept the cookie policy.

1.3

The landing page allows existing users to sign in or prompts new users to register. Enter your log in details or click on "Quick Registration." Follow the prompts to create an account, whereafter you'd be able to sign in.

1.4

Post your job.

Select "Post a Job" under the "My Jobs" tab on your dashboard. Fill in the online form, including the job title, description, and company details, then click on "Next."

1.5

Provide your payment details.

Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the check out process. The final step requires that you provide payment information. Take note that your listing will be reviewed before it is published on the site.

JobServe vs. JobsJobsJobs.com.au:

JobsJobsJobs.com.au is a well-known local job board that targets the modern job hunter with a range of tools, ensuring that job posts reach the right candidates. However, for infrequent job posters, the site is more expensive than JobServe. The site offers candidate matching and access to a resume database, and it also has a global reach.

JobServe vs. SEEK:

SEEK is the better option for hiring locally, as it is well-established in Australia, and offers many of the same features as JobServe. For attracting international candidates, JobServe may serve employers better. The site also offers candidate matching, which makes finding the right candidates easier.

JobServe vs. Adzuna:

Adzuna and JobServe reach job seekers using similar approaches and both offer candidate matching, employer branding opportunities, and global talent pools. Adzuna is the better option for hiring locally because it is more affordable and distributes job ads to Australian community media job boards.

Key Information

Legal Name	JobServe Ltd.
Founder	John Witney
Founding Date	Jan 01, 1993
Address	Ste. 49, Level 3, 330 Wattle St., Ultimo, NSW 2007
Email	canhelp@jobserve.com.au
Telephone	02 9098 4388
Website	https://www.jobserve.com/au/en/Job-Search/

FAQs:

What is JobServe?

JobServe is a job posting site that uses candidate matching technology to connect employers with professionals in a wide variety of industries.

How can I create a JobServe account?

On JobServe's home page, click on "Sign In/Register" toward the top-right of the page.
Select "Advertisers."
On the next page, select "Quick Registration."
Complete the online form.

How can I edit a JobServe job posting?

From your JobServe dashboard, click on "My Jobs" on the menu bar.
Select "Job Manager" on the drop-down menu.
Choose the job you would like to edit.
Update your job posting and click on "Next" to preview and re-publish your post.

How can I delete a JobServe job posting?

From your JobServe dashboard, click on "My Jobs" on the menu bar.
Select "Job Manager" from the drop-down menu.
Choose the job you would like to remove.
Click on the "Delete" icon next to the posting.

How much does a job post on JobServe cost?

JobServe's pricing starts at A$55.00 for a 7-day listing.