Update:
Higher Bracket is no longer operational. This article is for legacy purposes.
At-a-Glance:
Feature | Higher Bracket |
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Price | Free. |
Employer pages | ✔ |
Searchable resume database | x |
Languages supported | English only. |
Customer support | Phone and email. |
Review:
Higher Bracket was a Canadian online job board that only accepted job postings for positions that pay C$100,000 or more. In addition to their job board, they also provided career resources and resume services to executive-level professionals.
The site claimed to have the largest database of senior-level jobs in Canada and also assisted employers by providing recruitment assistance from their network of career experts.
Pros:
- The site offered resume templates, checklists, and advice for employers and candidates.
- Higher Bracket claimed to have the single largest database of senior-level jobs in Canada.
- The site had over 35,000 listings to date.
- The company had a network of executive career experts to assist employers.
- The platform provided a comprehensive resume assessment service.
- The site provided employers with access to live workshops and events.
- The platform had keyword and location search functionalities, which made it easier for job seekers to find targeted job postings.
Cons:
- Jobs weren't shared through their social media channels.
- Employers could only post C-level, executive, or director-level positions.
- The site charged job seekers to access job posts, which may have limited applications and exposure.
- The site was not available in French.
- The site did not carry a secure URL designation, meaning that information entered into it may not have been secure.
Reputation:
We were unable to find any online reviews of Higher Bracket.
Pricing:
Higher Bracket offered a free job posting service.
Higher Bracket vs. LinkedIn:
LinkedIn is a business networking site that allows employers to post jobs. Higher Bracket was a much smaller job site than the former, with less than 2000 senior executive resumes in their database. By comparison, LinkedIn is viewed and used by millions of professionals globally which may make it more effective for hiring candidates. Both sites offer free job posting plans.
Higher Bracket vs. Eluta.ca:
Eluta.ca is a popular job board that advertises a variety of general vacancies throughout Canada. Comparatively, Higher Bracket was geared towards connecting employers with senior-level job seekers, which might have been the better option for targeted hiring. Both platforms have a free job posting option, with Eluta.ca charging C$199.00 for a sponsored post.
Higher Bracket vs. ExcuNet:
ExcuNet is a well-established executive recruitment site that offers job postings as well as other services, such as coaching to employers and businesses. They charge employers US$295.00 per job post and use a different business model to Higher Bracket, which allowed employers to advertise listings for free.
Key Information
Legal Name | Higher Bracket Online Media Inc. |
Founder | |
Founding Date | Jan 01, 2005 |
Address | 675 Market Hill, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4B5 |
Telephone |