Recruiter FAQ

Founded in 2003, TheLadders.com is the premium destination for $100k+ recruiting. Our job is to make the search for senior talent and senior positions quick and effective.

Our Philosophy is Simple. When Everyone Plays, Nobody Wins

Job seekers on TheLadders.com pay to access job listings, so you can be sure that they're serious about their search. We hand-screen each candidate in our database to ensure that only the best have access to your open positions.

With the largest database of $100k+ professionals anywhere, it's no surprise that most of our recruiters report hiring in less than two months.

Qualified Candidates

Our 2 million+ qualified candidates are divided into 8 functional industries. This allows job seekers to focus on their specialties and recruiters to find the most relevant matches.

And at the end of the day, we make it easier for job seekers and recruiters to connect across all industries, functions and locations. Our Recruiter Relations team is also here with real time support to help you work through any issues.

Our database is filled with skilled candidates across every industry and location. With the most $100k+ candidates anywhere, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Use our candidate database to run advanced searches and zero in on applicants with the skills needed to fill your positions.

We segment job seekers on TheLadders.com by job function into subsites we call "Ladders". Our Ladders include Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Law, Human Resources, Technology, and UpLadder, which include Real Estate, Construction, and the Sciences. When you post a $100k+ jobs with us, we make sure it's seen by only the most appropriate, targeted audience -- so you get the right applications.

Bring candidates to you! Post your $100k+ positions and receive applications from only high-quality professionals right to your email inbox. Use our Manage Jobs tool to check the status of each position you post.

Or, you can proactively search for candidates in our database. Create your profile and search our candidate database. Your profile allows job seekers to learn more about you and your open job listing, as well as allows you access to the database. Quickly scan job seeker resumes to assess each candidate's skills and experience. Then, reach out to candidates quickly and easily.

RecuitLadder Premium is for people who work with complex organizations, have many positions to fill, and have strong goals to meet. Premium was built after extensive research about your executive recruiting needs. It is designed to provide power users the tools and support they need to meet their goals. We understand high-end recruiting and are here to help succeed.

Premium combines enhanced easy-to-use online recruiting tools with enhanced support from our team of experts. In addition to the ability to manage your entire sourcing pipeline efficiently, Premium also gives you built-in organizational account structure, so your team works together more efficiently. We also offer one-click OFCCP compliance functionality, to help you meet complex requirements easily.

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Over 30,000 recruiters and hiring managers worldwide have already joined RecruitLadder. Hundreds of HR professionals from Fortune 500 and small start-ups alike have filled their $100k+ positions with high quality candidates on RecruitLadder. For a list of some specific companies finding talent on RecruitLadder click here:

Who's Posting at TheLadders.com

You can find candidates in three easy ways:

• First, post your $100k+ positions in front of a targeted audience to receive applications right to your inbox.
• Second, proactively search our candidate database for fresh leads. Unlike some other databases out there, ours is constantly updated with new passive and active candidates.
• Third, explore our Employer Branding and Premium Solutions. Both help you to build a corporate presence on TheLadders.com and reach more candidates, more effectively.

When candidates apply to your jobs, you'll receive an email with their application information. We'll also send you emails to notify you when candidates are sending their resumes to you for review and requesting contact.

In both cases, you can quickly manage your candidate pipeline using our tool, Manage Candidates. From there, you can save candidates for future opportunities or, with the click of a button, send them a note to let them know that they're not quite right for the positions you're recruiting for. When you see candidates that you'd like to know more about, you can request more information, send them a particular job opportunity, or send them your direct contact information with just one click!

Instead of traditional resume database, TheLadders,com created a candidate database of standardized, professional bios. Each bio is meant to be a snapshot of the candidate's skills and experience. You can then very quickly scan the information to determine your interest level in the candidate.

And, because every candidate's bio must include the same types of information, it makes searching for applicants easier. A standardized search of our candidate database ensures you won't miss out on a single great candidate!

OFCCP requires that organizations comply with federal obligations to maintain nondiscriminatory employment practices. In essence, these regulations were put in place to ensure that organizations are truly equal opportunity employers devoid of discrimination. They also require strict documentation that, in many cases, creates the need for complex processes and increases the workload for many HR departments and recruiters.

RecruitLadder Premium will help you to manage your OFCCP compliance issues for your entire team. You'll be able to review applicants and search our candidate database complete with one-click OFCCP compliance functionality. Learn More about RecruitLadder Premium.

Absolutely. If you work with a team in your recruiting efforts, RecruitLadder Premium may be just the solution for you. Members can create company account to manage all the recruiters on your team. Each recruiter then also creates an individual profile.

You'll be able to keep track of open positions and potential candidates both for each individual recruiter on your team and for your company as a whole. This account structure helps you to work effectively as a team and stay organized!

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Premium solutions can give you better tools and support.

• Easily manage muliple searches
• Quickly build a large talent pipeline
• Meet compliance requirements
• Added-value! Personalized service each step of the way

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Our team declines positions for a few reasons. Occasionally jobs are posted more than once. If this occurs we reject the duplicate. Most often, declined positions didn't meet our posting requirements for a $100K+ job.

All jobs must offer a total compensation of $100K+. We will not accept any multi-level marketing, franchise, or commission-only job listings. If there is a range for total compensation, the median must be at least $100K.

As a reminder, our posting requirements are outlined below:

• Sales/ Finance: $60K+ base plus first year on target bonus must equal $100K+.
• Non-Sales/ -Finance: $75K+ base plus first year on target bonus must equal $100K+.
• Commissioned: $60K+ base plus first year on target earnings must equal $100K+.
• Contract: Must last 1+ year(s).

If your position fits the above requirements, please contact us at your earliest convenience and we can work out a refined job description that really highlights this role.