Ladders Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.7

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Literally can't look at anything without it redirecting me to buy more stuff that I don't want. Can't see all the options in the filters because they're blocked by pop ups to buy more. Can't click on... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This was easily one of the biggest disappointments of my job search. The platform promises to make finding a job easier, but in my experience it did little more than take my money. I paid for t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jehna listened to my issue and we found out there was an error in the system. This great follow up not only assisted me, but countless others who might have encountered the same issue, but either woul... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've used "The Ladders" on and off for several years. Their GUI is one of the most user-friendly. It's helpful to see info of the competition that is applying for the position that I'm interested. T... See more

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  1. Career and Education Provider
  2. Association or Organization
  3. Educational Institution

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Ladders, Inc. is a United States-based company providing career news, advice, and tools and an online job search service. Their search service only lists vetted job offers with annual salaries of $100,000 or more.


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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valued Online Job Search Service

TheLadders is a valued online job search service. The search tools make setting open position alerts easy. Applying for positions is straight forward and efficient. The submission status tracking feature is helpful in monitoring review progress. A great overall service.

9 August 2015
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great

I love it because it helps me with current job postings and i can also track my application status .

8 August 2015
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Although I have been contacted, according to the website my resume has been looked at and maybe someone will or know of someone who needs my customer service experience.

7 August 2015
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Ladder as a search engine for top jobs.

I just got started using the Ladder, I have been emailed good tips and have and some calls on good positions. Hopefully I will get interviews from them. It seems as if there are higher paying jobs available on this site.

7 August 2015
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Ladders

I've used "The Ladders" on and off for several years. Their GUI is one of the most user-friendly. It's helpful to see info of the competition that is applying for the position that I'm interested. They provide a specific cover letter box per each job posting, so I can briefly provide unique details per each job posting. Definitely worth the fee because ease of use makes the application quick, so a good usage of my time.

6 August 2015
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great service offerings, but not quite mature

I enjoy the potential in the offerings provided by TheLadders, but the tech behind them is not mature enough, causing reduced confidence. The competition reports for a job are handy, but are unreliable at best. After applying for several jobs through the site, I have seen that your system does not register the fact that I applied, showing "No one has applied for this position yet". This leads me to distrust the data integrity of this feature. It is important for you to overcome this issue as your competition has begun providing the analysis and reporting features you offer, but they appear to work better, and they have yet to charge for them. I am seeing the same jobs you advertise appearing on indeed or careerbuilder, so what is going to keep me as a satisfied, paying subscriber on TheLadders?

6 August 2015
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

looks better than it is

Apply through the site doesn't seem to work. I am better off going to the companies website to apply cause no one ever checks their apps. would like to be able to filter the job search a little more, the jobs I am seeing in the auto and email list are often way off. I find more relevant jobs by manually searching.

6 August 2015
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Working opportunity in the United States of America

I am from abroad (South Africa) and it been a lifelong dream for me to work and live in the United States of America. I will appreciate more guidance to help me succeed in this lifelong dream of mine. H1Bas was recommended to me and been in contact with them twice. Please help me to make this dream become reality! Thank you for all the many updates on positions available.......pity not H1B1 positions. Your network is very user friendly.
Regards, Deon

5 August 2015
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent job search tool

Ladders quickly identifies opportunities that fit your profile. Application status is communicated throughout the process as well. I trust the information I receive from the Ladders.

5 August 2015
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good, but not perfect

The Ladders provides some good job listings that do not appear to be anywhere else on the web. Their site consistently works and has more search/matching criteria than some others. They regularly make me aware of postings that match the criteria.

5 August 2015
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Search by Company is a must

I have seen many TheLadders email announcing that some big companies are hiring and when you click on the link it will perform a text search with the name of the company instead of a filter by company name (with a real field) this makes that if MICROSOFT is offering jobs and you for MICROSOFT you will also get any other job with that WORD in the description

5 August 2015
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Ladders is a great site

The Ladders is a great site but when you have to compete with millions
of other people, with PHDs, Masters or Zero experience, it is tough. And My background is;
Operations Manager/Plant Safety Director/ Environmental Manager, Environmental Compliance Specialist, Lead PM Mechanic, Power Plant Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent, Project Safety, Mechanical Engineer / commissioning specialist, Plant Maintenance Superintendent, Mining, Construction manager.
I've been waiting since March to be hired. Using another site -
I was offered a job as a maintenance superintendent for 14.00 hour, drive 60 miles each way AND they wanted me to provide $50,000 in tools for the men to use, no mileage or benefits, I made 14.00 hour in
1986 - 29 years ago. Ladders - bring on the decent jobs!

5 August 2015
Unprompted review

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