At-a-Glance:
Feature | Ladders |
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Price | From US$599.00 /post. |
Free posting option | ✔ |
Resume database access | ✔ |
Employer branding | ✔ |
Social media promotion | x |
Applicant tracking system integrations | ✔ |
Review:
Ladders is a job site dedicated to helping employers find highly qualified and experienced candidates for positions that pay more than $100k. Over 92% of candidates who apply for jobs through Ladders have a bachelor's degree and earn an average yearly income of $149k.
While Canadian employers can post directly to the job board, Ladders also has a team of analysts who find relevant jobs on employer websites, and post the links to those sites on Ladders. Ladders also offers employers advanced search filters to search their resume database.
Pros:
- Ladders offers free and paid job listings.
- The platform offers a resume database of highly qualified and experienced candidates.
- Employers can opt to pay monthly or annually.
- Employers only receive alerts for qualified applicants who meet their criteria.
- All packages, to varying degrees, offer resume views, emailing through Ladders, and saved searches.
- Employers can learn about candidates' personalities, passions, and aspirations through Ladders' Third Page.
- The platform offers employer branding and insights into the employment industry.
Cons:
- The free basic package offers limited applicant management functionalities.
- Full Access and Enterprise packages include advanced search functions.
- The platform does not have a French language option.
- Candidate contact information is only available to paid Full Access and Enterprise users.
- Promoted job posts incur additional fees.
- There is no local customer support.
- Live chat is only available from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Reputation:
On Trustpilot, Ladders has a 4.2-star rating based on more than 270 reviews. While several users praised the platform's customer service, some complained about receiving "spam" emails from Ladders and having difficulty canceling paid subscriptions.
On Sitejabber, the job board has a 4.7-star rating based on more than 100 reviews, with many reviewers lauding the site's customer service.
Pricing:
Plan* | Pricing** |
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Single Post | US$599.00 |
3 Pack Job Posts | US$569.00 /post. |
10 Pack Job Posts | US$539.00 /post. |
Sourcing: Lite Access | US$299.00 /mo. |
Sourcing: Full Access | US$599.00 /mo. |
*Employers get one free job post per month.
**Annual discounts are available on the sourcing plans.
How to Find Employees on Ladders:

Easy-to-follow steps for posting a job and searching resumes on Ladders.
Posting a job on Ladders.
Click on "For Employers."

You'll find this button toward the top-right corner of the Ladders home page.
Create an account.

Click on "Sign up Free" toward the top-right corner of the page and complete the online form with your details. Then, click on "Sign Up."
Add your company name, zip code, and password.
Then, click on "Sign Up."
You will be sent a verification email. Click on the "Verify Email" button.
Email the link to your LinkedIn profile, corporate email address, company website, and a sample of the job intended for posting or sourcing to approvals@theladders.com and await account approval.
Create and post your job.

Log in to your account, hover over "Jobs" in the menu bar and select "Post Job" in the drop-down menu. Enter the job details and submit your job ad.
Searching resumes on Ladders.
Sign in or create an account.

Sign in to your Ladders recruiter account or create an account if you don't have one yet.
Click "New Search."

Once you're logged in to your recruiter account, hover over "Search" in the menu bar and select "New Search" in the drop-down menu.
Enter search criteria.

Enter some keywords and adjust your search criteria to get the most relevant results, and conduct your search.
Review the search results.

If your search yields any matches, these will be displayed below the search criteria. If there are too many matches to reasonably review, refine your search criteria, and repeat the search. You can also select to save your search and come back to it at a later stage.
Ladders vs. LinkedIn:
Ladders and LinkedIn differ in that LinkedIn is an international professional network that includes job postings, while Ladders is dedicated to high-paying professional jobs in the U.S. and Canada. Ladders' pricing starts at US$599.00 per post, whereas LinkedIn allows more budget control with a pay-per-click option.
Ladders vs. Job Bank:
While Ladders exclusively features highly paid U.S. and Canadian jobs, Job Bank is the Canadian government's job board. The site only features local positions and offers a free job posting service. By contrast, Ladders charges upwards of US$599.00 per post, making it the costlier option. Both platforms feature resume searches.
Ladders vs. Eluta.ca:
Ladders has a North American focus, whereas Eluta.ca primarily caters to the local job market. Both sites offer free and paid posting options, but Ladders is costlier than Eluta.ca, with a starting price of US$599.00 per post, compared to Eluta.ca's C$199.00 for a single post. For a more targeted local reach, Eluta.ca is the better option.
Key Information
Legal Name | Ladders, Inc. |
Founder | |
Founding Date | Jan 01, 2003 |
Address | 244 5th Ave., Ste. D100, New York, New York 10001 USA |
Telephone | |
Website |
FAQs:
Is the company called Ladders or The Ladders?
The most recent company logo shows Ladders, whereas previous versions thereof had it as The Ladders. The website URL is TheLadders.com. It appears that many people still might refer to the company as The Ladders, despite the logo change and current home page reference to Ladders.
How much does it cost to post a job on Ladders?
Ladders' pricing starts at US$599.00 for a single job post.
Can I search resumes free on Ladders?
No, Ladders charges upwards of US$299.00 per month to view and access resumes.