The Local Jobs

Review:

The job board is hosted by The Local, an online publication that shares the latest news and information about various countries in Europe, such as Switzerland, Germany, Norway, and Italy. Its key features include promoted listings, employer branding, and access to a large resume database of skilled candidates.

While The Local Jobs gives companies a targeted approach to hiring Europe-based professionals in a wide variety of industries, the platform is costlier than some competitors, such as JobCloud. There is also no free job posting plan on offer.

Pros:

• The platform offers both 30-, 60- and 90-day job post durations.
• Employers can search the site's resume database for suitable candidates in various parts of Europe.
• There are bespoke bulk job posting plans available for companies hiring at scale.
• Listings can be promoted in the site's individual industry categories for added visibility.
• Employers can receive applications, as well as edit and update job posts easily from their online dashboards.
• The job posting process is simple and quick.
• Employers can add their company logo to job posts to aid brand awareness.

Cons:

• Compared to some rival platforms, the job board is costly.
• The Local Jobs does not offer a free job posting plan.
• The job board is not currently accepting job posts from Switzerland.
• The platform lacks applicant tracking and candidate matching tools.
• Vacancies aren't shared on the site's social media pages or on other job boards.

Reputation:

We were unable to find any online reviews of The Local Jobs.

The Local Jobs vs. JobCloud:

While The Local Jobs does not currently list roles in Switzerland, JobCloud primarily caters to the Swiss market, making it the better option for local hiring efforts. At €350.00 per post, The Local Jobs is the costlier option, as JobCloud offers a free job posting plan. Of the two, only JobCloud features job ad distribution and applicant tracking.

The Local Jobs vs. Indeed:

Similar to The Local Jobs, Indeed advertises general vacancies throughout Europe and has an easy-to-use online employer dashboard. However, Indeed is the more feature-rich choice, offering a free job posting plan and robust candidate management tools. Compared to Indeed, The Local Jobs is costlier, charging €350.00 per post.

The Local Jobs vs. Monster:

The Local Jobs and Monster both have location-specific pages for hiring candidates throughout Europe. The Local Jobs, however, only features pricing in euros and charges €450.00 per 60-day post, while Monster charges CHF249.00 for a 60-day listing. Both sites offer resume searches and employer branding.