At-a-Glance:

Feature

VelvetJobs

Price

US$39.99 /mo.

Free offer

7-day free trial.

Featured listings

x

Job distribution

Candidate database access

Employer branding

French language option

x

Review:

VelvetJobs lists jobs across a variety of industries, including the fashion, entertainment, media, and finance sectors. The site offers a range of career services for job seekers and a selection of recruitment tools for employers, including job postings, candidate searches, and employer branding.

The site offers Canadian employers access to an extensive international talent pool, a convenient online dashboard for managing job ads, and company profiles. However, it lacks a free job posting plan, which local niche competitors, such as the Creative Pathways job board, offer.

Pros:

  • Subscriptions for single and multiple job slots are available.
  • Employers can make use of a seven-day free trial.
  • Jobs are distributed to multiple job boards.
  • Employers can create a detailed careers page.
  • The site features a searchable candidate database.
  • Employer branding services are available.
  • The site offers outplacement services.

Cons:

  • There is no free job posting plan — only a free trial.
  • The site does not offer job post upgrades to feature listings or promote them on social media.
  • There are no local customer support channels or features tailored to a Canadian audience.
  • The website is not available in French.
  • Pricing is only listed in U.S. dollars.

Reputation:

VelvetJobs has an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and received a score of 4.9 stars on Trustpilot, based on more than 130 reviews. While most feedback is from job seekers satisfied with the platform's services, some employers also reported positive customer service experiences and praised the extensive talent pool the site provides access to.

Pricing:

Plan*

Monthly Pricing

1 Job Slot

US$39.99

3 Job Slots

US$99.99

10 Job Slots

US$159.99

>10 Job Slots

Contact for quote.

*VelvetJobs also offers employer branding and outplacement services.

VelvetJobs vs. Creative Pathways Job Board:

The Creative Pathways job board caters to roles in the film industry in British Columbia, whereas VelvetJobs is a U.S.-based site that lists jobs across a variety of industries, including entertainment and finance, and has an international reach. While the Creative Pathways job board is free, VelvetJobs' pricing starts at US$39.99 per month.

VelvetJobs vs. Media Job Search Canada:

With a starting price of C$150.00 per post, Media Job Search Canada is costlier than VelvetJobs, which has a starting price of US$39.99 per month for one job slot. However, Media Job Search Canada offers a more targeted approach to hiring local talent and offers featured listings, which is something that VelvetJobs lacks.

VelvetJobs vs. CITT/ICTS Job Board:

The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology (CITT/ICTS) Job Board offers a free job posting service, compared to VelvetJobs, which offers a free trial and has a starting price of US$39.99 per month. While the former reaches a more defined audience in Canada, the latter offers better features, including candidate searches and employer branding.

Key Information

Legal Name

VelvetJobs LLC

Founder

Pavel Krapivin

Founding Date

Jan 01, 2014

Address

7095 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 1521, Los Angeles, California 90028 USA

Email

support@velvetjobs.com

Website

https://www.velvetjobs.com/

FAQs:

What does it cost to post a job on VelvetJobs?

VelvetJobs' pricing starts at US$39.99 per month for one job slot. They also offer a seven-day free trial.

Is VelvetJobs legit?

VelvetJobs has a good reputation. The company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has an A+ rating on the platform. It also has a number of positive reviews from both job seekers and employers on Trustpilot.

How do I cancel my VelvetJobs subscription?

Users can cancel their VelvetJobs subscription from their account page by selecting their subscription plan and clicking on the relevant button to cancel the plan. Alternatively, contact VelvetJobs for support.

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