For most roles, a mix of large job boards, professional networks, and niche sites works best. Where you post should match your industry, location, and budget.
Major general job boards
These give you the widest reach and are usually the first place to start.
- Indeed and ZipRecruiter are among the highest-traffic job boards and support both free and paid/sponsored postings.
- Other big general boards include Monster, CareerBuilder, SimplyHired, and Glassdoor, all of which offer employer job posting options.
Professional networking platforms
- LinkedIn is essential for professional and white-collar roles; you can post jobs and also proactively search and message candidates.
- LinkedIn works especially well for managerial, technical, sales, and corporate roles where referrals and networks matter.
Free job posting options
- Many large boards (like Indeed and LinkedIn) offer limited free postings alongside paid boosts.
- There are also dedicated free boards and aggregators, plus tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS) that distribute a single posting to many free sites at once.
Niche and startup-focused sites
- For startups and tech-heavy roles, platforms like AngelList/Wellfound and similar startup job boards are popular.
- Industry-specific boards (for healthcare, education, design, remote work, etc.) often deliver fewer but more targeted candidates.
How to choose the right places
- Match the platform to your role type: general boards for broad roles, niche boards for specialized skills, LinkedIn for professional roles.
- Consider budget and speed: start with a couple of big boards plus one niche site, then add more or sponsor posts if applications are too few.
If you share your industry, location, and role types, a tailored list of 3–5 specific sites can be suggested.
