Frequently Asked Questions


What is Postings.com?

Postings.com is a recruiting platform that helps today's human resource professionals source Qualified, Available and Interested (QAI) candidates by combining five advanced techniques: Career-Purposed Social Networkingª, Search Engine Optimization, Cloud Candidate Management, Job Board Cross Posting and Direct Email of Candidates matching a job's requirements.


How is Postings.com different from the competition?

One password, one site, one cost. Postings.com will help you to fill your openings quickly while reducing cost, providing a savings of up to $600 in comparison to a direct contract. We have relationships with 330 job boards as well as a database of over four million candidates. Postings.com is easy to use and the most efficient, cost effective way to bring in great candidates. Simple, solid, streamlined recruitment.


Can I replace my current ATS with Postings.com?

Our software syncs with your current Applicant Tracking System (ATS), or you can use Postings.com for many of the functions your current ATS provides. Share and rate resumes. Organize and contact candidates. And save candidate resumes and information for future use.


Where will my jobs be posted?

Postings.com posts on up to 330 different job boards. We work with nine of the ten top job boards as well as many niche sites, depending on where your jobs will be most relevant.


How do you determine where my jobs are posted?

Our software has a built in algorithm to determine where and when you are receiving the most traction. By working with this advantage we can get you the highest visibility to bring in the candidates that are the best fit for your open positions.


What industries do you specialize in?

All industries! Job boards are a great source to find low-level candidates and our extensive database is an excellent source for your mid-high level positions. We work with you to determine your needs and advise accordingly for those harder to fill positions. Our combination of features can attract candidates from any field or experience level.


How do I get all of this at such a low cost?

We act as a large corporation to get optimal placement on the top job boards. We buy in bulk so you don't have to pay per click!


How do you obtain the resumes for the database?

Our sister company Climber.com works with job seekers, helping to connect them to employers. The candidates pay a low monthly fee to get an edge on their job search. Our database is constantly expanding, providing you with great candidates from every industry.


How will I be able to access the candidates from the database?

- Broadcasts: Mass emails target candidates for specific positions. The search can be as narrow or broad as you would like, by entering in keywords, education, industry, years of experience and radius from a specific location. This is a great tool for referrals as well.


- Search Feature: Access our full database using the search feature. You have the ability to search for candidates using the same criteria as our broadcast feature.


What is SEO? How can Postings.com help to boost SEO?

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of editing and organizing the content on a webpage or across a website to increase its potential relevance to specific keywords on search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing. This is done with the aim of achieving a higher organic search listing and thus increasing the volume of traffic from search engines. Postings is the only career site utilizing comprehensive SEO strategies to increase the visibility of jobs and individual recruiters to candidates who are conducting a keyword search. Through careful analysis the recruiter's profile is optimized for search engine results pages.


What is the benefit of using social media?

The best approach to hiring is to constantly build relationships that you can rely on when it's time to hire. Social media can be a great source for discovering passive candidates Ð those who are employed but 'open' to changing jobs for the right opportunity. It also provides job seekers with an accurate view of your company and core values. Posting job openings on social media is easy and free. Information spreads quickly across online networks. Even if no one you know is a good fit for the current role, they might recommend a strong candidate.


What is employment branding?

Employment branding is a strategy that creates the right perception of an organization as a 'place to work' in the minds of current employees and key stakeholders in the external market (active and passive candidates, clients, customers and others). Postings.com helps organizations by providing a unique platform to communicate directly with prospective employees through many channels concurrently. If you do not currently have a company career page, we can create one for you. Candidates will be directed back to your Postings.com page to apply. It is simple to add to the company website to your profile.


What if one or all my positions get filled?

You receive a certain amount of job slots but as those get filled you can replace them. Interchange job postings as frequently as needed.


If all of your positions get filled, or you are not currently hiring, you can pause your account. All of your information will be saved for future use.


Can multiple people use the same account?

You will be provided with one username and password per account. Multiple people can log-in to the same account. Postings.com makes it easy to share resumes with your co-workers, as well as make notes and rate the candidates throughout the hiring process.