Wellfound

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Cloud-based recruitment platform for startups

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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

ATS is meh, but it's still great for candidate sourcing

Reviewed on 2021/12/01

Pros

Finding and starting a conversation with a candidate is very low friction compared to Linkedin

Cons

The applicant tracking system itself is very limited and doesn't support many integrations. We used the applicant sourcing, but managed the workflow elsewhere.

Mario
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Efficient and User-Friendly, with Room for Improvement

Reviewed on 2024/08/23

My overall experience with Wellfound was positive. The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate,...

My overall experience with Wellfound was positive. The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate, which made finding relevant information straightforward. While there were some limitations, such as the customization of search results, the user experience and functionality generally met my needs effectively.

Pros

I liked the user-friendly interface and the comprehensive search filters. They made it easy to find exactly what I was looking for and navigate the platform efficiently.

Cons

What I liked least about Wellfound was the limited customization options for search results. It sometimes made it challenging to refine searches as precisely as I wanted.

Alternatives Considered

Enterprise Suite, GoHire, LinkedIn for Business and Apploi

Reasons for Switching to Wellfound

I chose Wellfound over Gohire, Apploi, Upwork, and LinkedIn Business because of its intuitive interface and comprehensive search capabilities. It offered a more streamlined and user-friendly experience compared to the alternatives, which made it easier for me to find and connect with the right opportunities efficiently.
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Games
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Great for company profile building, maybe not recruiting

Reviewed on 2022/01/26

AngelList is still outstanding for building and maintaining a public company profile. Use it for...

AngelList is still outstanding for building and maintaining a public company profile. Use it for that rather than recruiting.

Pros

The AngelList community is generally the right group to engage with as a startup. It also has a distinct character as a piece of software, but that carries drawbacks as well.

Cons

The website just is not intuitive as a user. UX needs a serious boost. On top of that, the applicants we got for our job posting just were not high quality.

Omkar
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great platform!

Reviewed on 2024/10/19

I am getting responses, understanding the tech market and startups in the business.

I am getting responses, understanding the tech market and startups in the business.

Pros

User Interface, User Experience, recruiter status and, link to the company's website.`

Cons

There is no calendar integration when setting up a call with a recruiter. I wish we could see this in the personal messages with the recruiter.

Vall
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  • Industry: Translation & Localization
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Wellfound Review

Reviewed on 2024/09/09

I've used Wellfound both as a candidate and as a recruiter, and I've been impressed both times. As...

I've used Wellfound both as a candidate and as a recruiter, and I've been impressed both times. As a recruiter, I appreciate how well it helps me attract applicants, which is great since I manage high-volume hiring. The platform is also easy to navigate, and I can pay for promotions without needing to contact customer service.

Pros

I love how user-friendly Wellfound is. It’s affordable but just as effective as pricier alternatives, and I was able to attract a solid number of applicants for my open positions.

Cons

I think they could expand their job categories, especially for non-tech roles, which is what I mainly use them for.

Alternatives Considered

LinkedIn Recruiter

Reasons for Switching to Wellfound

Wellfound was more affordable while still delivering value.
Mohammad
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A Seamless Experience for Job Seekers and Startups

Reviewed on 2024/09/06

My overall experience with Wellfound has been positive. It’s a great platform for connecting with...

My overall experience with Wellfound has been positive. It’s a great platform for connecting with innovative startups and finding roles that match my skills and interests. The process of applying for jobs is seamless, and the platform’s tools, such as the resume builder and salary insights, are incredibly helpful. I’d recommend Wellfound to anyone in the startup space or those seeking a more entrepreneurial career path.

Pros

What I liked most about Wellfound is how user-friendly and intuitive the platform is. The site provides excellent resources for both job seekers and startups, making it easy to navigate opportunities, connect with potential employers, and learn more about companies.

Cons

On the job seeker side, one downside is that certain job postings can be overly broad, making it hard to know exactly what a company is looking for. Additionally, some listings remain up even when the position is filled, which can be misleading.

Alternatives Considered

LinkedIn Jobs and Indeed

Reasons for Switching to Wellfound

They are more popular or more mainstream and have more jobs and candidates.
Sarah
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  • Industry: Human Resources
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Definitely worth a try!

Reviewed on 2024/09/13

My overall experience with wellfoud has been decent. I haven’t been able to hire from the applicatio...

My overall experience with wellfoud has been decent. I haven’t been able to hire from the application but I have been able to post job ads for visibility.

Pros

I like that there are a wide range of candidates to choose from. People from all different professions.

Cons

Some of the candidates aren’t as responsive as they would be on indeed, linked-in or another popular job site.

Alternatives Considered

LinkedIn Jobs and Indeed

Reasons for Switching to Wellfound

I use all these applications, it doesn’t make sense to only have one job board application. Wellfound is a bit more expensive and lacks the candidate pool to use solely by itself.
Danielle
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  • Industry: Consumer Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Great product for startup job seekers!

Reviewed on 2024/08/29

Overall, Wellfound is a great tool that can help prospective job applicants find out more about the...

Overall, Wellfound is a great tool that can help prospective job applicants find out more about the company they are interested in. I loved the holistic view wellfound offers to candidates

Pros

As someone who once had their own startup, I enjoyed being able to really filter down to companies that matched the criteria of what I was looking for. I liked the ability to click into a company, see all positions available, see founding team, key metrics about the company and get a feel for what they are looking for. Love the ability to see investors who invested in the company as well as their ratings.

Cons

It is sometimes hard to know if the posts are really active or not, i wish there was a better way to see if my background is what the team is looking for.

Jahlia
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I love Wellfound

Reviewed on 2024/10/14

It has been great! Wellfound is one of my favorite job search websites.

It has been great! Wellfound is one of my favorite job search websites.

Pros

I love that all the high quality job listings for startups are all in one place with Wellfound. You get a direct line to tech recruiters and hiring managers.

Cons

I wish there were more listings. Other than that I can’t think of any cons.

Torikul
Torikul
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

A good business platform but a bit risky

Reviewed on 2021/09/23

My experience wasn't satisfied with this platform because at the beginning I made a few mistakes...

My experience wasn't satisfied with this platform because at the beginning I made a few mistakes that dropped me to gain maximum profits. Then I realised it is not suitable for me!

Pros

Everything is ok, I like how this whole system works and manage the businesses. Investing in the right business will generate good enough profits no doubt. But have to be careful and you need a huge knowledge about trade and marketing.

Cons

AngelList is not properly ready to become a market leader. The investor is at risk because the failure rate is high on AngelList.

Aliya
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Good resource for startup job searching

Reviewed on 2024/11/11

Wellfound has been a great resource for finding startups building interesting things and a good way...

Wellfound has been a great resource for finding startups building interesting things and a good way to keep track of who is hiring.

Pros

Many startups post jobs on Wellfound, and I like that you can filter jobs pretty easily. It's also nice that most of the applications are simplified.

Cons

The filters could be a bit more robust in terms of separating between required and preferred qualifications as well as seniority levels. Also, it is annoying that many companies don't respond, leaving applications to expire.

Janaya
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A great job portal for exposure of companies and applicants

Reviewed on 2024/09/13

It has been a great experience overall. I've had more contact with potential employers through this...

It has been a great experience overall. I've had more contact with potential employers through this site, compared to several other sites I've used. And it is cool to be able to find up and coming companies with unique missions in one place.

Pros

I loved the variety of opportunities found on the site, ranging in levels of experience desired as well as responsibilities.

Cons

My application was once withdrawn by Wellfound because the employer wasn't looking at the applications. It felt wrong to me, who had put in so much for the application, to know that the employer wouldn't have the chance to see it. I think it makes sense to incentive them to be active but it felt like I, the applicant was the one affected more.

Shivendra
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Wellfound - Best Hiring platform not only for startups but also for bug companies

Reviewed on 2024/08/29

Pros

Smooth Requirement Process
Good reach to high qualified students
As per reviews received from the applicants while applying, we found that they liked wellfound much because of easy application procedure.

Cons

Wellfound can improve on adding more position name, as well as can increase filters which would be helpful.

Sajida
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Found all my jobs through Wellfound!

Reviewed on 2024/09/12

I found all my jobs through Wellfound so I would definitely say the success rate is high!

I found all my jobs through Wellfound so I would definitely say the success rate is high!

Pros

It's easy to use and not crowded like other job portals.

Cons

I like Wellfound because founders and C-suite level teams are active on this platform, they are genuinely looking for folks to join their team. I'm able to see the team's growth and funding rounds, helping me understand the company's vision for the future-- this allows me to see if I'm a fit for the team or not!

Zach
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Good platform for seed-stage startups looking to hire

Reviewed on 2024/08/23

We've used Wellfound to hire our engineering team. We've hired three developers from the site....

We've used Wellfound to hire our engineering team. We've hired three developers from the site. We've also used their promoted jobs with some decent success.

Pros

The network- it is a great place to go to find people who have the correct expectations of what it is like to work at startup. Additionally, the platform does a decent job of filtering out applicants that don't meet minimum requirements.

Cons

Their in-house ATS, Track, leaves a bit to be desired on the scheduling front.

Alternatives Considered

LinkedIn Recruiter

Reasons for Switching to Wellfound

Applicant quality was big, but also the ATS was better than LinkedIns.
Rohan
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  • Industry: Consumer Electronics
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A review of my experience on Wellfound

Reviewed on 2024/09/11

Overall experience has been good, they need a few changes but atm they are better than most...

Overall experience has been good, they need a few changes but atm they are better than most platforms.

Pros

Easy to find early-stage startups.

No. of applicants is way lesser than LinkedIn

Cons

Some jobs show salary but if you go and look in the job description. They say it is commission-based/equity-based/unpaid. That is not fair on the candidate's side.

Nhathan
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Use Wellfound!

Reviewed on 2024/10/23

Great, the overall platform is great for people like myself.

Great, the overall platform is great for people like myself.

Pros

Makes the job search for startups easy! I really like the experience.

Cons

None, I found the process to apply, learn about companies & more very pleasurable.

Kyle
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  • Industry: Computer Networking
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best for startup roles and startup companies

Reviewed on 2024/09/05

It's been great. I found my current role here and grew a best-in-class team here as well

It's been great. I found my current role here and grew a best-in-class team here as well

Pros

Most features are free for both job seekers and employers

Cons

None. I got what I needed out of the free version. The paid version is great when I need to hire multiple people.

Alternatives Considered

LinkedIn Jobs and Indeed

Reasons for Switching to Wellfound

I wanted people who are mentally prepared for working in a startup environment with limited resources, no pay, and 0 to 1 attitude.
Clarice
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  • Industry: Executive Office
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Wellfound is a GREAT resource

Reviewed on 2024/08/29

I have gotten a number of inquiries for job applications and have been successful with finding the...

I have gotten a number of inquiries for job applications and have been successful with finding the right people

Pros

What I like most about Wellfound is there are more startups than developed companies

Cons

Some of the roles are no longer available so Wellfound doesn't update it

Brenda
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

It have been a long journey of job search but great with Wellfound

Reviewed on 2024/09/12

Great! I have been enjoying. And I have got one interview from them so far. Which is rare to happen...

Great! I have been enjoying. And I have got one interview from them so far. Which is rare to happen in other plataforma

Pros

How they have small companies available.

Cons

The job post are not as often as I would like

Thrassos
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  • Industry: Outsourcing/Offshoring
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great service

Reviewed on 2024/10/21

Pros

Easy to use, and esthetically well built.

Cons

Lack of email communication but the ones that are sent are very informative

hari
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

if you are looking for top talent, use wellfound

Reviewed on 2024/09/11

Pros

easy job search, easy candidate search, good filters

Cons

they can add some more filters to help get proper results

Nadra
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

well found has all the latest jobs!

Reviewed on 2024/09/13

My experience has been great I like that wellfound is a free service!

My experience has been great I like that wellfound is a free service!

Pros

What I like is that you can reach directly out soon the hiring manager.

Cons

There was nothing I disliked about wellfound l.

Richard
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  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10

Good potential in wellfound

Reviewed on 2024/09/02

We’ve had good success with wellfound and have enjoyed using the product.

We’ve had good success with wellfound and have enjoyed using the product.

Pros

It’s easy to communicate with potential candidates and keep track of all conversations in one place.

Cons

Candidates cannot be prioritised and put into individual categories grades to setup interviews

Lazarus
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great experience

Reviewed on 2024/10/14

I have a great experience using wellfound and I have also recommended it to friends.

I have a great experience using wellfound and I have also recommended it to friends.

Pros

I love the fact that it is concise and has everything to support young founders.

Cons

The user interface should be a bit easy and intriguing to navigate.