At-a-Glance:

Feature

The Dots

Price

Free and paid options.

Job post duration

Up to 3 months.

Bulk posting plans

Applicant tracking system

Online forums

x

Customer support

Email.

Review:

The Dots is a job board for creative and design-related job seekers that promotes diversity and creative roles in general for the U.K. market. They host a job board, virtual upskilling opportunities, user-generated content, online advice, and community assistance for both employers and job seekers.

Pros:

  • The platform offers free and paid options for job postings.
  • Postings can easily be extended up to three months.
  • The site allows for customizable search and browsing, including bias-free browsing.
  • Employers can create candidate lists and use the site's applicant tracking system to streamline the hiring process.
  • The platform hosts an online forum for both employers and job seekers to ask for advice and assistance.
  • Charities and nonprofit organizations can get free job posting credits.
  • The Dots has a strong diversity profile and following.

Cons:

  • The Dots does not offer access to a CV database.
  • Listings aren't distributed to other job boards.
  • The site attracts very limited traffic from outside the U.K.

Reputation:

While we were unable to find any online reviews of The Dots, the platform has been used by well-known brands, such as Facebook, Condé Nast, Buzzfeed, and Universal Music, to find hires.

Pricing:

Plan

Pricing

Part-time, Freelance, and Paid Internship Role Postings

Free.

Charities and NPO Job Posting

Free (Upon request and approval).

Recruiter Pro Plan

£75.00 +VAT /mo.

Single Job Post

£195.00 +VAT

3 Jobs Pack

£525.00 +VAT

5 Jobs Pack

£775.00 +VAT

Enterprise

Contact for quote.

The Dots vs. Behance:

While Behance's core offering is as a portfolio exhibition site for creative professionals across the globe, The Dots is a U.K. networking site for the creative industry. Behance is the better option for reaching an international audience, whereas The Dots may be preferable for U.K.-based employers in search of local talent.

The Dots vs. 99designs:

99designs is not a traditional job board but rather an online marketplace for creative professionals. Unlike 99designs, The Dots does not charge a percentage fee to match job posters and job seekers, offering a free job posting plan for freelance roles. Although 99designs has a presence in the U.K., it has a smaller local reach than The Dots.

The Dots vs. British Creative Jobs:

Similar to The Dots, British Creative Jobs is a U.K.-based platform for creative professionals. Unlike The Dots, British Creative Jobs does not feature free job posting options. It does, however, offer a wider reach through its affiliation with the popular local job site CV-Library.

Key Information

Legal Name

The Dots Global Limited

Founder

Pip Jamieson

Founding Date

May 01, 2014

Address

31 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EY

Email

help@the-dots.com

Website

https://the-dots.com/

FAQs:

What does it cost to post a job on The Dots?

The Dots' pricing starts at £195.00 +VAT per job post for full-time positions. The platform also offers free job posting for part-time and remote work.

How do I delete a job post on The Dots?

  1. Log in to your account.
  2. Click on the "Hiring" button.
  3. Select "Manage job posts" from the drop-down menu.
  4. Click on "Expire" next to the job post you want to remove.

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