You can reach different types of candidates by combining big job boards, niche sites, and social media.
Major job boards
These give you the largest general reach and are usually the first place to start.
- Indeed (free posts plus paid boosts; very high traffic in many countries).
- LinkedIn (strong for professional/white‑collar roles; free and paid listings, plus networking).
- Google for Jobs (your ad appears in Google search results when posted on indexed boards or your own site with proper formatting).
- ZipRecruiter (paid, often with a trial; distributes your job across many partner boards).
Free and budget‑friendly sites
These help if you want applicants without high spend.
- Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, SimplyHired all allow free posts with optional paid promotion.
- Wellfound (formerly AngelList) for startups and tech; free posts with tools for filtering and messaging.
- Handshake for hiring students and recent graduates from many colleges.
Niche and role‑specific boards
Use these when you know the type of candidate you need.
- Levels.fyi for software/tech roles.
- Upwork and other freelance marketplaces for contractors and gig work.
- Remote‑focused boards (for example, remote aggregators and freelance platforms) for fully remote or hybrid roles.
Local and community options
These can work well for hourly, local, or small‑business hiring.
- Craigslist for local roles and trades in many cities.
- Local Facebook and LinkedIn groups, industry Slack communities, and community job boards run by chambers of commerce or co‑working spaces.
How to choose where to post
Match the site to your role, budget, and urgency.
- For most roles: start with Indeed + LinkedIn + one niche or local site.
- For student/entry roles: add Handshake or university career portals.
- For startups/tech: add Wellfound and a tech‑specific board like Levels.fyi.
