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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Indeed.com

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AIndeed is a job board and job search engine, available globally.

    $5

    per day/per posting

    SeekOut

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/ASeekOut is a people-first platform that helps organizations hire, grow, and retain great talent. They aim to empower companies with a clear picture of their current and future talent by combining internal and external data backed by actionable analytics.N/A
    Pricing
    Indeed.comSeekOut
    Editions & Modules
    Sponsor Job Posting
    $5
    per day/per posting
    Indeed Resume Standard
    $100
    per recruiter/per month
    Indeed Resume Professional
    $250
    per recruiter/per month
    Job Posting
    Free
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Indeed.comSeekOut
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Indeed.comSeekOut
    Considered Both Products
    Indeed
    No answer on this topic
    SeekOut
    Chose SeekOut
    I do believe that Indeed is probably by far the best platform for sourcing and recruiting talent. They have an abundance of candidates and their site is user-friendly. Although Indeed is the first choice for sourcing because it is the most popular recruiting platform many of my …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Monster & Indeed don't seem as naturally user-friendly to me, I found their sites to be a bit confusing and hard to get the hang of. Although they served their purpose of finding candidates that weren't on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is old and reliable, I still use it sometimes. …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is a strong sourcing tool, alongside Linkedin Recruiter, DICE, Clearancejobs, Monster, Hired, Indeed, etc. SeekOut does pull candidates from LinkedIn, and if their contact information is not up to date on SeekOut, I am able to find them via Linkedin Recruiter to reach …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is much better than Indeed and Glassdoor but not as good as Linkedin Recruiter.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Seekout is better than most sites because it provides you with contact information, where the candidate was found and critical information about the background and skills of these candidates. It also has great searching features that allow you to choose many different types of …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    I think SeekOut is my least favorite sourcing tool out of all listed above.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut definitely has some features about the ones listed above as addressed in previous questions.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut offers more qualified candidates in a candidate search and detailed data to help with your search.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is more robust with the AI and Diversity Filters versus the other recruiting and networking platforms. I'm excited to learn and implement more as my go-to search and engagement engine. There is a lot more to learn and for SeekOut to improve upon. The key is simplicity …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut stands above other platforms due to the personal touch, power filters, and overall training. Customer service is beyond any other tool on the market and allows the user to gain confidence and save time. With the addition of power filters, contact information and ease of …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut has a much better interface.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut gives me more ways to contact candidates on my own terms
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    We also did some other demos on different tools and ultimately selected SeekOut. The diversity metrics SeekOut provides are critical for tracking diversity hiring initiatives and getting insights on a particular position, location, or company. We also were impressed by …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Although LinkedIn has a huge number of candidates and a large number of data points, it does not provide data from multiple networks as SeekOut does, so doesn't paint a complete picture. Also, LI does not present the diversity numbers/candidates in an easily digestible format …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is MUCH easier to use by far, so less time on training and more time to jump in and start searching.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
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    85%
    Would buy again
    188 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    38 Answers
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    122 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    42 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    198 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    85%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    29 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    85 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    34 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    98 Answers
    Features
    Indeed.comSeekOut
    Recruitment Marketing
    Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Indeed.com and SeekOut
    Feature
    Indeed.com
    8.2
    3 Ratings
    27% above category average
    SeekOut
    -
    Ratings
    Passive Recruitment Advertising8.43 Ratings00 Ratings
    Active Recruitment Advertising8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employer Branding Tools8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
    Talent Intelligence
    Comparison of Talent Intelligence features of Indeed.com and SeekOut
    Feature
    Indeed.com
    -
    Ratings
    SeekOut
    8.0
    161 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Existing Skills Mapping/Lanscaping00 Ratings8.6139 Ratings
    Bias-Mitigating Algorithms00 Ratings7.9120 Ratings
    Diversity Reporting00 Ratings8.7152 Ratings
    AI-Based Role Definition00 Ratings7.8111 Ratings
    Candidate Modelling00 Ratings7.8125 Ratings
    Talent Rediscovery00 Ratings7.9110 Ratings
    Automated Candidate Evaluation/Scoring00 Ratings7.2106 Ratings
    Internal Mobility Recommendations00 Ratings7.870 Ratings
    At-Risk Talent Scoring00 Ratings7.661 Ratings
    ATS Integrations00 Ratings8.897 Ratings
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    Indeed.comSeekOut
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    LinkedIn Jobs
    Score7.9 out of 10
    hireEZ
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Glassdoor
    Score7.2 out of 10
    Indeed Resume
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Snagajob
    Score6.2 out of 10
    Indeed Resume
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Indeed.comSeekOut
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (46 ratings)
    8.8
    (220 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.6
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    3.0
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    8.2
    (204 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Indeed.comSeekOut
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Indeed
    Well suited for searching the database for qualified resources, not well suited for those posting jobs. That is especially true if the job posted has a broader appeal, or applies to many job seekers, since it will attract hundreds that you will not have time to review. We have found that 1 in 20 are even qualified and have the basic requirements for what we post
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    SeekOut
    Diversity teams use this, and powerfilters are very helpful. When looking for volume, Seek out other terms to find relevant profiles well. For example, it might map other candidates with similar terms at the end of the pool search. Also, the bias reducer filter helps make sure there is less bias towards a hiring manager and the recruiters.
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    Pros
    Indeed
    • The best free job advertising platform out there that is easy to use and integrates with our ATS Greenhouse
    • ATS (Greenhouse) automatically posts every job to Indeed and requires zero effort
    • Formatting of the the jobs from my ATS look good when "pulled" over to Indeed
    • Able to integrate questions with rules that allow you to shortlist candidates in a more timely fashion
    • Sponsoring portal has change a couple times. I do not love the new format as of 5/2021 but it is not bad.
    • They allow you to use a credit card for sponsoring which linkedin will not
    • Sponsoring criteria is good and has many options
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    SeekOut
    • It is customized with boolean search and allows users to merge the keywords with advanced features to get best results.
    • With complex keywords, it searches till best possible outcomes by utilizing powerful filters.
    • It’s basic features is to find the best capable candidates, it sends users personalized messages through email.
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    Cons
    Indeed
    • Indeed.com tends to have a lot of fake listings or listings which overstate a role and that drives some users away from using the service.
    • Indeed.com's aesthetics are a bit dated so although the web sites functions are mature they also are a bit bland....if that matters to someone.
    • They seem to try and push the sponsor (cost to you) job lists a bit strong.
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    SeekOut
    • SeekOut needs better updates to the backend repository, LI. Several times, when pulled through, SeekOut pulled up LI profiles that were not up to date compared to when searched on LI directly.
    • It would be helpful to have better/more updated phone information. As noted in the previous screen, approx. 50% of phone contact information is spot-on, however capturing more up to date information for phone would be helpful.
    • Although picky, having different colors for screens to highlight areas would be helpful. Working late at night, which many times do, the screens are similar in color and brightness, and it would be beneficial to have more distinguishment in colors or brightness so as not to blend.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Indeed
    No answers on this topic
    SeekOut
    This platform tends to give you applicants who are not necessarily looking for new opportunities. I have had people be upset that I contacted them or sought them out on LinkedIn. This can be troublesome when the only thing I am trying to do is find qualified applicants. I need active people, who dont mind a cold call
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    Usability
    Indeed
    Indeed does its job best in job postings, Sourcing resumes, and internal communication where our personal details can't be enclosed. Various filters help us source the particular resume.
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    SeekOut
    Using SeekOut is very intuitive. Lots of multi-select boxes, toggle switches, and keyword boxes. If you have any experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut is not a far jump in learning how to use it effectively. I will say that adding candidates to projects doesn't necessarily feel like an intuitive process after you've been redirected to LinkedIn to look at a candidate's profile
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    Support Rating
    Indeed
    I haven't had to use Customer Service much for Indeed.com but the few times I've had encounters they have been very nice and helpful. They ensure you are getting the most out of your money with the resources Indeed has to offer. You can speak to customer service over the phone or on a quick messenger setting on the website depending on what your style is or how easy you feel your question is.
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    SeekOut
    We have not needed to get in touch with the support team during our time using SeekOut because someone else in our company takes care of that matter. Overall, we have been very satisfied with the ease of use and self-sufficiency of SeekOut and have not found the need to contact the support team.
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    Online Training
    Indeed
    No answers on this topic
    SeekOut
    We had an online tarining with all the recruiters. The trainer was very good, and enthusiast as well. He explained everything very detailed, showed how to search which kind of functions are in Seekout. He showed the program by using examples of search. We could ask questions at the end, and he told that we can contact him any time.
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    Implementation Rating
    Indeed
    No answers on this topic
    SeekOut
    Once the licenses were purchased we were sent an email to activate our account. From there we had full access to the platform and a training was set up. Since I had used SeekOut previously I understood the dynamics of the platform and was able to use it instantly.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Indeed
    We used and are still currently using other job boards. Some are free of charge, some are paid services. We do not want to stop using Indeed.com since it provides up with ability to post job postings for free. This is really appreciated. We do not want to disclose names of other services.
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    SeekOut
    We selected SeekOut as an extra level of sourcing and the intention was not to use LI anymore. They do not stack up because we are able to DM candidates, or they can message us asking questions, set up screens, send resumes, etc. You can not do that on SeekOut.
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    Return on Investment
    Indeed
    • Higher turnover in general for the positions we have hired for from Indeed which in some instances can hinder productivity. It is important to know that when using Indeed, you are getting volume/quantity and not necessarily top-performing employees.
    • It seems like the employees found on Indeed are constantly job hunting even when currently employed.
    • For our large-scale hiring, Indeed, all in all has had a positive impact as we are always able to fill the positions due to the large pool of resumes always on hand.
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    SeekOut
    • Talent Intelligence and market data help us become more of a talent partner to Hiring Manager and leadership
    • SeekOut helps us source from underrepresented groups
    • SeekOut provides automatic candidate reach out campaigns and follow ups which increase response rates and decrease time to fill
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