10 LinkedIn Alternatives for Finding Your Next Job
Is your job search stuck in a rut? While LinkedIn is the premier job search tool, it’s not the only game in town.
Now more than ever, companies are looking for unique ways to find and hire talent. Here are 10 LinkedIn alternatives for you to find hidden job opportunities and get your resume in front of recruiters and hiring managers.
GoodPeople.io
GoodPeople.io is a newcomer in the job board space. Currently, GoodPeople.io is a Slack community of nearly 4,000 job seekers that boasts over 15 different Slack channels that are updated daily with new roles that are advertised across a number of job boards and companies.
Each Slack channel represents a different sector - so whether you’re looking for Project Management, Teaching, Technical or Non-Profit jobs, GoodPeople.io has got you covered. This space is free and still in it’s growth phase. Join the Slack group today - I’m excited to see what this team builds and how it will help job seekers.
Hired
Hired is a platform primarily for technical candidates to find new roles. Companies pay Hired to see their exclusive list of Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers who are actively looking - making this particularly attractive for companies. Companies pay to hire upfront and therefore they are actively try to hire candidates on the platform so they don’t lose the upfront fee and investment.
Making a profile is free for job seekers and offers a lot of benefits. You can see companies who are actively hiring and engage with hiring teams on a more personal level. Additionally, you can see salary bands and the company profile all on the job listing.
Hired puts the job seeker in the driver seat, giving you the power to deny requests for interviews and control which companies you’re interested in. Hired is also testing out hiring for Sales and Customer Success positions - making it more beneficial for tech employees as a whole.
Welcome to the Jungle (FKA Otta.com)
Welcome to the Jungle is a London based company for all of our friends searching for tech jobs on the other side of the pond. Welcome to the Jungle also has an extensive listing of US based tech jobs and seems to surface newly posted jobs.
Job seekers are able to fill out a quiz about their ideal position and company values. Next they are matched with opportunities, once again giving the upside to job seekers. Each job listing comes with company information on growth, founders, Glassdoor reviews, and the company response rate.
I love Welcome to the Jungle because everyday there is a new batch of positions delivered directly to you. This tailored approach allows for more precise job searching, and according to WTJ, more interviews for the average applicant. WTJ is a must see for values and mission driven employees.
WellFound
WellFound, formerly known as AngelList talent, is a highly preferred platform for job seekers to connect with early stage startups. If you enjoy small and scrappy teams, this is the platform for you.
Job seekers set up a profile that includes their job history and values, which are then matched with recent jobs posted by startups. Many of these roles are remote friendly and they are often posted by company leadership - allowing you to get seen by hiring teams faster. Considering the hire cost of platforms like LinkedIn, many small startup companies post exclusively on WellFound and you won’t find their positions on LinkedIn or elsewhere.
WeWorkRemotely
As the name suggests, WeWorkRemotely is geared towards job seekers who want location independence in their career. With over 4.5 million visitors, WeWorkRemotely is one of the largest platforms for remote work and it caters to roles in multiple industries as well as technical and nontechnical roles.
WeWorkRemotely’s job search allows job seekers to narrow down through the type of company and top trending remote jobs. They also function as a community and provide several resources for job seekers and employers alike.
Built In
Built In is a tech focused job board. While it heavily caters towards startups you can also find more established company listings. It is a hub for U.S. based tech jobs, including thousands of remote based jobs.
The platform also features salary insights, industry news, company profiles, a strong community and job search resources.
Popular roles include data analytics, UX design, software engineering, finance, HR and recruiting, legal, healthcare, robotics and more.
VC Firm Websites
Early stage VCs often advertise their invested companies jobs before they hit publicly. VCs have their own teams of recruiters that help send candidates to each company. It’s also a great way to get in with your dream company - connect with the VC talent team that works directly with the company.
If you’re looking for startup jobs, check out top VCs Talent Pages like:
First Round Capital
Andreessen Horowitz
Lightspeed Ventures
Glassdoor
Glassdoor is an established name that has gotten a MAJOR face lift.
Not only can you find new jobs and company reviews, but Glassdoor has created specialized career communities to help you land new roles. It’s safe to say that Glassdoor is pivoting into LinkedIn’s space of content. Event if you don’t use Glassdoor to find new roles, it’s incredibly helpful for finding out salaries and interview information.
LinkedIn Search Functionality
Ok, I know this list is supposed to be for alternatives to LinkedIn, but hear me out! LinkedIn’s traditional “Jobs Tab” is not the only way you can look for positions, and many people haven’t yet discovered how to find jobs that are advertised through their network and employee posts.
My How To video will show you ways to uncover Hidden Jobs on LinkedIn. Give it a watch to find roles posted directly by Hiring Managers and Hiring Teams that are completely absent from the company’s LinkedIn pages.
Company Websites
In this current market, open positions are often flooded with resumes. One tactic employers are using are “stealth job postings”. Rather than attracting 1000 resumes where only 1% are qualified and interested in the company, employers are relying on their own job boards. This is true for small companies and tech behemoths alike.
A more targeted job search strategy requires a bit more upfront work from jobseekers. However, you can make a list of companies and tools that are interesting to you. Next navigate to their website and apply directly. This allows you to really tailor your resume and positions to companies you know and follow.
