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Resume Search

A list of the best websites to search or browse resumes online for free.
Carla Lottering.
By Carla Lottering, Mar 12, 2024
Carla is a Copywriter for Betterteam based in Cape Town, South Africa. She has over 5 years' experience in online content creation and enjoys writing on HR, technology, and AI.
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To urgently fill positions and avoid the often lengthy period it takes to post a job, and screen and interview candidates, consider searching a resume database and contacting candidates directly. Below, we have rounded up the best free resume search sites that allow employers to search for resumes according to the industry and location.

Free Resume Search Sites:

01. PostJobFree

Search an unlimited number of resumes and contact candidates for free.

02. Job Spider

Search an unlimited number of resumes and contact candidates for free.

03. Jobvertise

Get three resume views per day on the free plan.

04. Learn4Good

Search an unlimited number of resumes and contact candidates for free.

05. Craigslist

Search an unlimited number of resumes and contact candidates for free.

06. Resume-Library

Employers can access a resume database with a free trial.

07. Wellfound

Access a limited number of candidate profiles.

08. TechFetch

TechFetch offers a 7-day free trial where employers can access up to 100 resumes.

09. Hound

Search an unlimited number of resumes and only pay to download resumes.

FAQs:

How can I find resumes for free?

  1. Go to one of the resume search sites listed above and click on the resume search tab.
  2. Enter relevant keywords, such as your job title, industry, and location.
  3. Click on "Submit."
  4. This should bring up a list of resumes for you to peruse.

Can I view resumes on Indeed for free?

You can only view redacted resumes on Indeed. In order to view complete resumes, you will have to pay for a subscription.

Where can I find a free resume database download?

Check out our list of free resume database sites to find thousands of job seekers in your industry.

What are the best free resume search sites?

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