The Mandy Network Review With Pricing, Alternatives, and FAQs

Review:

The Mandy Network is one of the world's largest online creative communities, with over 2.4 million registered members based across the world. The platform is membership-only, and its services and products include access to a free music and entertainment job board, an agent directory, forums, guides, and media sharing.

While The Mandy Network offers excellent job ad exposure, the platform is missing some standard features offered by its competitors, including sponsored posts, and bulk job ads.

Pros:

• It is free to post a job on The Mandy Network.
• Employers can view and manage applications, shortlist candidates, and schedule interviews through the dashboard.
• The platform allows employers to share media and auditions.
• Employers gain access to a comprehensive database where they can search for and contact candidates directly.
• The Mandy Network offers employers a personal calendar to help create and manage call dates.
• Employers can contact the platform's support team to discuss automated shortlisting options.
• The Mandy Network is more affordable than local competitors, including MusicCareers.
• It is free to create an employer profile on The Mandy Network.
• The Mandy Network claims that reputable production studios, such as Netflix and Disney, have hired through their platform.

Cons:

• The platform does not offer bulk job postings or featured posts.
• The Mandy Network is missing candidate matching and job ad distribution.
• Applicants must pay for membership to apply for jobs, which may impact the number of submissions.

Reputation:

While there are a limited number of reviews for The Mandy Network, the platform did receive over 900 reviews on Trustpilot, garnering an average rating of 3.4 stars. Job seekers predominantly contribute to these reviews, and their consensus suggests that the platform often falls short in delivering results and effective communication.

We also found more than 600 reviews on Sitejabber, where the platform maintains a rating of 4.0 stars. While the majority of reviews are also from job seekers, we did find one notable review from an employer that stated the site favored job posts from more recognizable companies.

The Mandy Network vs. MusicCareers:

While The Mandy Network is free, MusicCareers' pricing starts at $149.00 per post, but the latter does provide a free plan for internships, freelance, and volunteer positions. Unlike The Mandy Network, MusicCareers is missing applicant tracking tools. However, MusicCareers makes up for it with its featured listings.

The Mandy Network vs. Music Jobs:

The Mandy Network and Music Jobs both target employers looking to hire talented artists, and they're free for employers. That said, the two competitors primarily differ in features, with The Mandy Network offering more extensive features, including applicant tracking tools and scheduling tools.

The Mandy Network vs. SoundBetter:

SoundBetter and The Mandy Network share similar features, including free job postings and candidate database access. That said, while the two competitors both target those in the music and entertainment industry, only The Mandy Network offers applicant tracking and scheduling options.