ZipRecruiter

ZipRecruiter review with pricing, comparisons to competitors, and FAQs.

By Paul Peters, 3 July 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.

ZipRecruiter is a job board that allows employers to post vacancies on hundreds of job boards, including ZipRecruiter itself. ZipRecruiter has gradually changed from an applicant tracking system (ATS) into a job board that competes primarily with Indeed.

Founded in the U.S. in 2010, ZipRecruiter has served the Australian job market for years. While it does not have a physical presence in the country, ZipRecruiter has thousands of jobs based in Australia listed on the site. Employers in Australia can't post a job directly to the site but must arrange a consultation, instead.

At-a-Glance:

Feature	ZipRecruiter
Price	Contact for quote.
Free offer	x
Distribution to other platforms	✔
Candidate matching	✔
Customer support	Phone, email, and live chat.

Review:

ZipRecruiter is a popular job board that attracts millions of job seekers every month and has a range of great features, such as a resume database and candidate matching. The Bank of Queensland, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Hyatt Regency, AIG, and Microsoft have used the platform to attract candidates living in Australia.

ZipRecruiter enjoys a very high rating on review sites. Companies in Australia should consider using ZipRecruiter for its reach, both local and international, and its candidate-matching features. However, employers can't post a job on ZipRecruiter directly. Instead, they'll have to schedule a consultation with a ZipRecruiter representative.

Pros:

Job posts are shared with over a hundred sites.
The platform has candidate-matching features.
ZipRecruiter reaches 6 million job seekers a month.
24/7 Support is offered via phone, email, and live chat.
Screening questions can be added to job posts.
ZipRecruiter has high ratings on software review sites.

Cons:

Employers can't sign up and post jobs on the Australian site directly.
While employers can share their ZipRecruiter job posts on social media using their profiles, ZipRecruiter doesn't use its considerable social media following to share job posts.
Pricing is by quote only.
There is no free trial.
ZipRecruiter is more costly than Workforce Australia and Adzuna.
Workforce Australia, Adzuna, and SEEK are more convenient and have a better local reach.

Reputation:

ZipRecruiter has high ratings on software review sites. It has a 5.7 out of 10 on TrustRadius, 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot, and 4.6 out of 5 on Sitejabber, respectively. ZipRecruiter has a Better Business Bureau rating of A+.

Pricing:

There is no pricing information on ZipRecruiter's website. Call +61 180 059 2251 or send an email to support@ziprecruiter.com.au for a quote. Usually, pricing fluctuates depending on how many job posts you want, the duration of each post, how many resumes you want access to, and where you're located.

How to Post a Job on ZipRecruiter:

Navigate to the ZipRecruiter home page and scroll down to the bottom. You will see "Sponsored Reach" in the table below "Partner with Us."
Click on the green button that says "Request a Consultation."
Fill in all the details required, including your name, email address, and recruitment volume. Then, click on "Request a Consultation."
Alternatively, contact the Zip Team directly by sending an email to bizdevrequest@ziprecruiter.com or calling +61 1 8005 92251.

ZipRecruiter vs. Adzuna:

A job post on Adzuna is more affordable than ZipRecruiter and, because Adzuna has a regional office in Sydney and leverages local media, is likely to reach more local candidates. ZipRecruiter is less convenient because you can't post a job without a consultation. That said, ZipRecruiter stands out as the best option for reaching a global market.

ZipRecruiter vs. SEEK:

SEEK is Australia's number one job site, generating high volumes of traffic. ZipRecruiter has a better reputation on review sites and might be the better option for hiring globally, whereas SEEK is best for hiring locally.

ZipRecruiter vs. Workforce Australia:

Workforce Australia is free for employers and job searchers and is an excellent option for reaching a local audience. However, Workforce Australia has very few features. While it is more costly, ZipRecruiter has an international reach and comprehensive features. That said, employers can't post directly to ZipRecruiter's website.

Key Information

Legal Name	ZipRecruiter, Inc.
Founder	Ian Siegel
Founding Date	Jan 01, 2010
Address	604 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401 USA
Number of Employees	1000
Email	support@ziprecruiter.com.au
Telephone	+61 180 059 2251
Website	https://www.ziprecruiter.com.au/

FAQs:

Is ZipRecruiter a job board?

Yes. ZipRecruiter is a job board that employers around the world, including Australia, can use to post vacancies on hundreds of job boards, including ZipRecruiter itself.

Who started ZipRecruiter?

ZipRecruiter was founded by Ian Siegel, Joe Edmonds, Ward Poulos, and Will Redd in 2010.

Where is ZipRecruiter located?

ZipRecruiter has locations in the U.S., Canada, The U.K., and Israel.

How does ZipRecruiter work for employers?

Employers in Australia must contact ZipRecruiter at +61 180 059 2251 to post jobs on ZipRecruiter. ZipRecruiter then shares postings across its network of job sites.

How do you contact ZipRecruiter?

You can call ZipRecruiter at +61 (1) 8005 92251 or email them at support@ziprecruiter.com.au.

How does ZipRecruiter make money?

ZipRecruiter is free for job seekers but it charges employers for posting jobs depending on the number of jobs they post, the number of users they need, and other features they may want access to.

Do you know how to use ZipRecruiter to post to other job boards?

ZipRecruiter will automatically post your jobs to other boards and websites like ZipRecruiter. There is no extra step involved to get this done.

Is ZipRecruiter legit?

ZipRecruiter is a legitimate business based in Santa Monica, California.

What job boards does ZipRecruiter post to?

ZipRecruiter posts to a number of popular job boards besides its own. This includes Patch, Topix, Yakaz, Trovit, JustJobs, Adzuna, Careerjet, Jobsler, Mitula, JobDash, and Jobsra.

Does ZipRecruiter have a free trial?

ZipRecruiter offers free trials in the U.S. and Canada, but not in Australia.

How much does it cost to post a job on ZipRecruiter?

There is no pricing information for posting jobs on ZipRecruiter in Australia. The platform's monthly plans start from US$399.00 in the U.S. and a single job post costs £99.00 in the U.K.