At-a-Glance:
Feature | Ladders Recruiter |
|---|---|
Price | From US$599.00 /post. |
Free posting option | ✔ |
Resume database access | ✔ |
Employer branding | ✔ |
Social media promotion | x |
Applicant tracking system integrations | ✔ |
Review:
Ladders Recruiter is a job site dedicated to helping employers find highly qualified and experienced candidates for positions that pay more than $100k. Over 92% of candidates who apply for jobs through Ladders have a bachelor's degree and earn an average yearly income of $149k.
While Canadian employers can post directly to the job board, Ladders also has a team of analysts who find relevant jobs on employer websites, and post the links to those sites on Ladders. Ladders also offers employers advanced search filters to search their resume database.
Pros:
- Ladders Recruiter offers free and paid job listings.
- The platform offers a resume database of highly qualified and experienced candidates.
- Employers can opt to pay monthly or annually.
- Employers only receive alerts for qualified applicants who meet their criteria.
- All packages, to varying degrees, offer resume views, emailing through Ladders, and saved searches.
- Employers can learn about candidates' personalities, passions, and aspirations through Ladders' Third Page.
- The platform offers employer branding and insights into the employment industry.
Cons:
- The free basic package offers limited applicant management functionalities.
- Full Access and Enterprise packages include advanced search functions.
- The platform does not have a French language option.
- Candidate contact information is only available to paid Full Access and Enterprise users.
- Promoted job posts incur additional fees.
- There is no local customer support.
- Live chat is only available from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Reputation:
On Trustpilot, Ladders has a 4.2-star rating based on more than 270 reviews. While several users praised the platform's customer service, some complained about receiving "spam" emails from Ladders and having difficulty canceling paid subscriptions.
On Sitejabber, the job board has a 4.7-star rating based on more than 100 reviews, with many reviewers lauding the site's customer service.
Pricing:
Plan* | Pricing** |
|---|---|
Single Post | US$599.00 |
3 Pack Job Posts | US$569.00 /post. |
10 Pack Job Posts | US$539.00 /post. |
Sourcing: Lite Access | US$299.00 /mo. |
Sourcing: Full Access | US$599.00 /mo. |
*Employers get one free job post per month.
**Annual discounts are available on the sourcing plans.
Ladders vs. LinkedIn:
Ladders and LinkedIn differ in that LinkedIn is an international professional network that includes job postings, while Ladders is dedicated to high-paying professional jobs in the U.S. and Canada. Ladders' pricing starts at US$599.00 per post, whereas LinkedIn allows more budget control with a pay-per-click option.
Ladders vs. Job Bank:
While Ladders exclusively features highly paid U.S. and Canadian jobs, Job Bank is the Canadian government's job board. The site only features local positions and offers a free job posting service. By contrast, Ladders charges upwards of US$599.00 per post, making it the costlier option. Both platforms feature resume searches.
Ladders vs. Eluta.ca:
Ladders has a North American focus, whereas Eluta.ca primarily caters to the local job market. Both sites offer free and paid posting options, but Ladders is costlier than Eluta.ca, with a starting price of US$599.00 per post, compared to Eluta.ca's C$199.00 for a single post. For a more targeted local reach, Eluta.ca is the better option.
Key Information
Legal Name | Ladders, Inc. |
Founder | |
Founding Date | Jan 01, 2003 |
Address | 244 5th Ave., Ste. D100, New York, New York 10001 USA |
Telephone | |
Website |