With dozens of job search sites on the web, it’s easy to think that they’re all the same. But they’re not. Why is searching for a job better on Glassdoor? Because Glassdoor gives you all the information plus all the jobs in one place.
As the #2 job site in the U.S.1, Glassdoor helps 45 million people every month2 to find a job across all industries and at every level, from intern to executive. A recent survey revealed that 93% of job seekers and employees today want to be informed about all aspects of a company prior to accepting a job3. And the best place for job seekers to do that is on Glassdoor.
We want to make you the most informed candidate by showing you what it’s really like to work on the inside of all of the companies eager to hire you. In fact, Glassdoor job seekers are 2x more likely to be hired because they are the right fit4
Glassdoor has spent the last year focused on our job search experience, to make it even easier to use and more helpful. Here’s what makes Glassdoor better than ever:
1. A refreshed appearance makes searching for a job easier.
In a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Glassdoor5 in which people were shown blinded job listings from four leading job sites, Glassdoor’s job search experience was preferred over other job sites.
The focus on clean, modern and purposeful design emphasize the information that job seekers want and the message that companies are trying to convey:
- Clear prompts to apply to a job, create a job alert or save the role
- Emphasis on company reviews, ratings and insights
- Engaging videos and photos showing a unique view into the cultures of companies
Our goal is to make it easy to find a job that fits your life.
2. We have millions of jobs.
Glassdoor has millions of job listings from companies across the globe. Job seekers can search all the open positions online and filter to search for what matters most to them, including by:
- Company size
- Salary and pay range
- Location
Plus, you can let us do the searching for you. Sign up for daily job alerts to get the newest jobs sent right to your inbox.
3. We reveal the salary information that’s vital to all job seekers.
When determining whether to accept a job offer, nearly 3 in 4 (72%) of employees/job seekers say the salary & compensation package is a top consideration6. Given this, we give job seekers all of the control with salary information like:
- Salary Estimates: Our estimated salary ranges in job listings help people instantly know what they could be paid before applying to a job. Nearly all (98%) employees/job seekers say it would be helpful to see pay ranges included in open job listings7.
- Know Your Worth™: People can get a free, personalized salary estimate based on today's job market, allowing them to discover their current worth and find out if they are being paid fairly or not.
- Specific Salary Info: People can explore salary information from others in their location and or industry, from retail to manufacturing to tech, healthcare and more
4. It’s easy to go from search to apply, all on one screen.
Go from job seeker to candidate in seconds.
- The preview pane of jobs allows you to read job descriptions without having to click back and forth between tabs.
- Many jobs feature an “Easy Apply” button that allows you to apply for a job with just a few clicks.
- Upload your resume in advance of finding your dream job, so that when you do, you can apply quickly.
5. We work with employers daily to increase transparency and the amount of information you have to make the best decision possible.
Through webinars, in-person events, how-to content and support trainings, Glassdoor is actively helping employers attract and retain you. Here’s how you benefit:
- Explore the company cultures of over 700,000 employer profiles
- Read what people on the inside have to say about the office atmosphere, perks and benefits
- Browse interview questions that candidates at various companies have been asked in order to prepare for your interview
All of the jobs plus valuable information from people on the inside, this is what makes Glassdoor the most preferred job search experience. Never has it been easier to find a job that fits your life.
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1 Based on unique users, custom job list sites % Change Media Trend Report, Comscore June 2017 Media Metrix®; Compared to Indeed.com, CareerBuilder.com, Monster.com and ZipRecruiter.com.
2 Google Analytics, Q217 average as of 6/9/17
3This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of Glassdoor from March 30-April 3, 2017 among 1,329 adults ages 18 and older. All responses noted are from adults who are employed full/part time, self employed or not employed but looking. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact pr@glassdoor.com.
4As measured by application-to-hire ratio compared to other job sites based on a study of 2015 hiring data of 30 million applications analyzed by leading third-party recruitment advertising agency.
5This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of Glassdoor from May 12-16, 2017 among 2,091 adults ages 18 and older, among which 34% of all respondents prefer the Glassdoor format. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact pr@glassdoor.com.
6This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of Glassdoor from May 12-16, 2017 among 2,091 adults ages 18 and older, among which 34% of all respondents prefer the Glassdoor format. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact pr@glassdoor.com
7This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of Glassdoor from March 30-April 3, 2017 among 1,329 adults ages 18 and older. All responses noted are from adults who are employed full/part time, self employed or not employed but looking. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact pr@glassdoor.com.
