BetaKit
BetaKit is an independent online news platform and publication that focuses on the Canadian tech and startup industries. They host a tech job board as well as provide news, information, and resources for Canadians interested in technology, innovation, and companies making waves in the industry.
Pricing:
Plan | Pricing* |
|---|---|
Single Job Posting | C$300.00 |
Unlimited Job Postings | C$600.00 /mo. |
Premium Targeting | Contact for quote. |
*Prices exclude tax.
Review:
Founded in 2012, BetaKit is an online news source for the Canadian startup and tech innovation industries. The platform hosts a job board in partnership with Jobbio to promote employment opportunities for employers and job seekers in the startup and innovation space.
The site offers standard job postings as well as a Premium Targeting plan for increased exposure to Canadian tech professionals via dedicated newsletters and BetaKit's social media pages. BetaKit also features companies on its jobs page, offering employers increased visibility and the opportunity to showcase their organizations.
Pros:
- BetaKit has a simple and straightforward job posting process.
- All postings go live for a 30-day minimum.
- The site attracts 2.2 million annual visitors.
- BetaKit has more than 85,000 social media followers they advertise jobs to.
- Job seekers can search for positions based on location, company, and type.
- The platform reaches more than 500,000 tech professionals throughout Canada.
Cons:
- The job board is powered and managed by a third-party company (Jobbio).
- There are no free posting options.
Reputation:
We were unable to find any online reviews of BetaKit's job posting services.
How to Post a Job on BetaKit:
Five easy steps for posting a job on BetaKit.
Posting a job on BetaKit.
Select "JOBS" on the home page.
Navigate to the BetaKit home page and select "JOBS" in the header menu.
Click on "POST YOUR JOB."
Then, find and select "POST YOUR JOB" in the top-right corner of the page.
Fill in the online registration form.
Enter your name, email, and password, then select "PAY $300."
Fill in your job description and details.
Enter the title of the job you are posting and then follow the prompts to complete your job description.
You can go straight to the payment page by selecting "Skip this step."
Enter your payment details.
Fill in your credit card details and billing information. Then, select "PAY $300.00 + VAT."
Your job will now be posted to BetaKit.
BetaKit vs. CIPS Job Board:
The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) is an online community of information technology professionals that hosts a job board. While they have similar areas of focus, BetaKit covers the startup, tech, and innovation space, meaning they have a wider variety of job seekers and people viewing their job opportunities.
BetaKit vs. Stack Overflow Talent:
Stack Overflow Talent is the recruitment branch of StackOverflow, a popular online forum, community, and project sharing platform. Stack Overflow Talent offers recruitment solutions and doesn't allow for direct online postings to their job board. BetaKit, through their partner, Jobbio, lets employers purchase and post job ads on their own.
BetaKit vs. FreshGigs.ca:
Like BetaKit, FreshGigs.ca is a Canadian platform. However, FreshGigs.ca appeals to a wider audience than BetaKit, catering to both tech and creative professionals in the country. While BetaKit's job board offers a great platform for targeting local tech talent only, FreshGigs.ca is the more affordable option.
Key Information
Legal Name | BetaKit Inc. |
Founder | |
Founding Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
Telephone | |
Website |
FAQs:
What is BetaKit?
What does it cost to post a job on BetaKit?
BetaKit's pricing starts at C$300.00 for a single job posting. They also offer unlimited job postings for C$600.00 per month.
How do I create an account on BetaKit?
You can't create an account with BetaKit. However, you can sign up to post jobs through their partner website Jobbio.