Update:
The Loop is no longer operational. This article is for legacy purposes.
At-a-Glance:
Feature | The Loop |
|---|---|
Price | From A$79.00 +GST /post. |
Job post duration | 30 days. |
Featured listings | ✔ |
Newsletter advertising | ✔ |
Resume database access | x |
Job ad distribution | x |
Review:
The Loop enabled employers to connect with a database of over 165,000 uniquely qualified professionals across every creative category. The platform allowed users to categorize, preview, and publish job ads in two minutes, and candidates could apply via The Loop, the employers' websites, or via email.
While The Loop was a valuable choice for easily finding and hiring creative talent, it lacked certain key hiring tools, such as resume database access and job ad distribution. There was also no free posting plan for companies on a tight recruitment budget.
Pros:
- The Loop allowed employers to advertise a wide range of creative-related job opportunities at all career levels.
- Listings could be featured at the top of the site's job list for increased visibility.
- The job board was used by more than 125,000 professionals across Australia.
- Employers could create and publish job ads in under two minutes.
- Companies could easily manage job posts and applications from their online dashboard.
- Vacancies could be added to the job board's weekly newsletter, which was sent to more than 90,000 registered job seekers.
Cons:
- The Loop did not offer a free job posting plan.
- The job board lacked resume searches, an applicant tracking system, and candidate matching services.
- Listings weren't distributed to other job boards.
Reputation:
We were unable to find any online reviews of The Loop.
Pricing:
Plan | Pricing* |
|---|---|
Internship | A$79.00 +GST |
Freelance | A$149.00 +GST |
Part Time | A$199.00 +GST |
Full Time | A$199.00 +GST |
Add-On: Featured Ad | A$59.00 +GST |
Add-On: Boost My Job | A$99.00 +GST |
*The platform offered a limited-time discount on all job posts at A$79.00 +GST.
The Loop vs. Scout:
Both The Loop and Scout catered to the local creative industry. However, Scout offers a few more recruitment tools, such as ATS integrations, which The Loop lacked. While The Loop charged A$79.00 +GST per post, Scout charges A$149.00 for a standard listing, making the latter the costlier choice.
The Loop vs. Grapevine Jobs:
Like The Loop did, Grapevine Jobs offers featured listings for added reach. However, The Loop was the more affordable choice, charging A$79.00 +GST per post, compared to Grapevine Jobs' A$90.00 +GST per post. Of the two, only Grapevine Jobs has unlimited job posting durations and social media promotion tools.
The Loop vs. CareerOne:
CareerOne is a leading general job board in Australia, whereas The Loop caters to the local creative community, making the latter more efficient for a targeted hiring approach. The Loop's pricing starts at A$79.00 per post, which is more affordable than CareerOne's starting price of A$185.00 +GST per post.
Key Information
Legal Name | The Loop |
Founder | |
Founding Date | Jan 01, 2009 |
Address | PO Box 798 Newport Beach, NSW 2106 |