Recruiter vs. job board: The effective alternative to Indeed and Stepstone

There is a shortage of skilled workers. Companies sometimes wait months to fill a vacancy. In the end, you can't even be sure how qualified the people really are. Misappointments are expensive and unpleasant.

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But where is the fastest way to find the best employees?

The most common ways to hire people are through recruitment agencies and job boards such as Indeed and StepStone. While job boards have a wide reach and offer many job offers, recruiters can often find more suitable candidates and make the entire application process easier for both parties. But what exactly is the difference and where should you invest your precious time and money?

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job boards

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Job boards are online platforms on which companies can publish their job offers. Job seekers can filter these offers according to various criteria, such as location, industry or salary, and apply directly.

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Benefits of job boards:

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• Wide reach and high visibility for job advertisements
• Many filter and search options for job seekers
• Direct contact between companies and applicants
• Cost-effective compared to recruiters

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Disadvantages of job boards:

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• Often many unsuitable applications due to a lack of pre-selection
• Time-consuming review and evaluation of applications, including lots of spam
• No active sourcing of passive candidates
• Limited advice when posting a job

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recruiters

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A recruiter is a service provider who searches for and recruits suitable candidates for open positions on behalf of companies. Recruiters use their databases, networks and methods such as headhunting to find and screen potential applicants. Only when a suitable candidate has been identified is he presented to the company.

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Benefits of a recruitment agency:

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• Saving time for the company
• Access to a large pool of potential candidates
• Screening and pre-selection by experienced recruiters
• Potentially better chances of reaching passive candidates
• Advice on job posting and requirements

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Disadvantages of a recruitment agency:

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• High costs, often calculated as a percentage of the candidate's annual salary
• Less control over the selection process
• Many recruiters ask for money in advance without delivering at the end

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Simplejobs: The best of both worlds

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Simplejobs aims to revolutionize the application process for companies and job seekers. With a combination of job board, recruitment and HR marketing agency, Simplejobs offers a holistic concept that minimizes the disadvantages of traditional approaches.

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Here is how SimpleJobs addresses the drawbacks:

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• Price categories for every size of business, so you only pay for what you really need.
• Experienced recruiters record your requirements and filter out the best candidates for you.
• With SimpleJob, you receive a welcome bonus of up to 900€ and can successfully pay for your applicant campaigns in the future.

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Other benefits of Simplejobs:

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• Job board: Through various channels such as multi-posting tools and an Indeed Premium partnership, Simplejobs actively reaches searching candidates on all available platforms.
• Recruitment: Through personal telephone interviews, document checks and a manually filtered selection of candidates, Simplejobs ensures that only qualified applicants are forwarded to companies.
• HR marketing agency: With targeted social media marketing on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, Simplejobs also passively appeals to applicants looking for and generates candidates for open positions.

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The special thing about Simplejobs is the fresh approach and the combination of different methods. Companies thus receive a tailor-made selection of qualified applicants without having to carry out complex screening and evaluation processes themselves. For job seekers, we offer a wide range of job offers and the opportunity to find the right job through personal advice.

With an initial idea for household-related day jobs, Simplejobs has developed into a successful scale-up. Today, the company has over 500 satisfied customers, is active in 16 federal states and has built up a community of over 120,000 talents. The key to success lies in selecting the right employees with the right mindset and continuing to develop their skills.

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conclusion

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Both recruitment agencies and job boards have their advantages and disadvantages when looking for new employees or a new job. While job boards offer wide reach and cost efficiency, recruiters are often better able to respond to individual requirements and find suitable candidates.

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With its innovative approach, Simplejobs has created a promising alternative that combines the advantages of both approaches. By combining a job board, recruitment and HR marketing, companies can find the right talent efficiently and in a targeted manner. Job seekers benefit from a wide range of job offers and personal advice.

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In times of a shortage of skilled workers and the “war for talent,” such innovative solutions can offer decisive competitive advantages. Simplejobs proves that with the right approach combined with the right mindset, the path to success can be paved.

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