Job platform reviews

Honest, sourced reviews of the job boards, apps and career tools people in the US use to find work.

Built In job board review: tech jobs, city sites and company profiles
Job boards

Built In

Tech-focused job board with separate sites for major US cities, company profiles and remote filters. Strong for local tech roles, narrower for other fields.

Free for job seekersRead review →
CareerOneStop review: free government job search, resume guide and local help
Government and nonprofit jobs

CareerOneStop

Free US Department of Labor site with job search, resume guidance, career exploration and local workforce help. Its core services carry no charge.

Free, funded by the US Department of LaborRead review →
Craigslist jobs review: local listings, scam risks and safety habits
Job boards

Craigslist Jobs

Local classified job ads organized by city, free to browse and reply. Useful for quick local work, but scams are frequent and vetting falls entirely on you.

Free to browse and respond to most job adsRead review →
Dice job board review: tech jobs, contract roles and profile tips
Remote work

Dice

Technology-only job board with search, skills-based filters and company research for engineers and IT staff. Strong for contract work, less useful outside tech.

Free to search and apply for job seekersRead review →
DoorDash Dasher review: delivery requirements, earnings math and safety
Gig and side income

DoorDash (Dasher)

Delivery app where independent Dashers pick up and drop off orders on their own schedule. Flexible, but earnings depend on demand, costs and your local market.

Free to sign up as a Dasher, with earnings set per deliveryRead review →
Fiverr review: seller commission, gig pricing and buyer scams to avoid
Gig and side income

Fiverr

Marketplace where sellers list fixed-price services called gigs. Sellers pay a commission on each order, and competition in popular categories is intense.

Free to create a seller profile, with a commission on each orderRead review →
Glassdoor review: company reviews, salary data and how reliable they are
Job boards

Glassdoor

Company reviews, interview reports and salary data for US employers. Useful for research, but reviews can be outdated or one-sided and some content needs an account.

Free account, with sign-in and contribution rulesRead review →
governmentjobs review: state and local government jobs, one profile and application tips
Government and nonprofit jobs

GovernmentJobs.com

Job board for state, county and city government openings from many agencies. One profile serves multiple applications, but each employer sets its own process.

Free to search, create a profile and applyRead review →
Handshake review: free student access, campus listings and career fairs
Students and first jobs

Handshake

Career network that colleges provide to students, with job and internship listings, career fairs and advising. Access usually depends on your school.

Free for students at participating schoolsRead review →
Idealist review: nonprofit job search, volunteer roles and listing checks
Government and nonprofit jobs

Idealist

Job board for nonprofit, social impact and volunteer roles, with free search, saved searches and career guidance. Listing quality depends on the posting organization.

Free for job seekers, paid job posting for some employersRead review →
Indeed review: free job search, listings quality and what to watch for
Job boards

Indeed

Free job search engine with the widest volume of US listings. Great for breadth, but expect duplicate posts and staffing agency ads you must filter yourself.

Free for job seekersRead review →
Instacart shopper review: requirements, batch pay and what to track
Gig and side income

Instacart Shopper

Grocery shopping app for independent full-service shoppers and in-store roles. Pay depends on batches, tips and demand, and full-service work requires a car.

Free to sign up, paid per order and batch, with tipsRead review →
Instawork review: short shifts, hourly pay and approval steps for workers
Hourly and skilled trades

Instawork

Shift marketplace where workers browse short-term shifts with the hourly pay shown upfront. Free to use, but pay depends on the shift and you must be approved first.

Free for workers, who book shifts that show the hourly payRead review →
Jobcase review: free hourly job search, resume tools and community
Hourly and skilled trades

Jobcase

Free community and job search for hourly and frontline workers, with resume tools and career advice. Employers pay for promotion and hiring events.

Free for individual membersRead review →
Jobscan review: resume match score, keyword gaps and plan limits
Resume and career tools

Jobscan

Resume checker that compares your resume with a job description and suggests keyword gaps. Helpful for tailoring, but a match score is not a guarantee of interviews.

Free tier with limited scans, plus paid monthly and quarterly plansRead review →
Levels.fyi review: tech salary data, negotiation use and data limits
Resume and career tools

Levels.fyi

Salary and compensation data for technology roles by company, level and city, built largely from user submissions. Useful for negotiation, with self-reported data limits.

Free to browse salary data, with some features behind sign-inRead review →
LinkedIn Jobs review: free job search, Premium costs and how to apply
Job boards

LinkedIn Jobs

Job board built into a professional network. Free to search and apply, with optional paid Premium plans that add visibility and recruiter tools.

Free to search and apply, with optional paid Premium plansRead review →
Lyft driver review: insurance rules, platform fee and what drivers keep
Gig and side income

Lyft Driver

Rideshare platform where independent drivers give rides on their own schedule. Insurance and vehicle rules apply, and the platform's fee is taken from each fare.

Free to sign up, with platform fees taken from each rideRead review →
Monster job board review: free job search, career advice and paid add-ons
Job boards

Monster

Long-running US job board with free job search, resume tools and career advice. Its listing volume is smaller than the largest boards, so compare it with others.

Free for job seekersRead review →
Remote OK review: remote job filters, salary data and scam precautions
Remote work

Remote OK

Remote job board covering tech and non-tech roles, with salary, region and country filters. Browsing is free, and listings range from full-time to contract.

Free to browse, with optional paid featuresRead review →
SimplyHired review: free job search engine, filters and duplicate listings
Job boards

SimplyHired

Free job search engine that aggregates US listings from job boards and company sites. Good for comparing sources, but filters and duplicates need careful checking.

Free for job seekersRead review →
Snagajob review: hourly job search, availability settings and scam warnings
Hourly and skilled trades

Snagajob

Job board focused on hourly and part-time work, with a free profile and quick local applications. Strong for retail and food service, weaker for professional roles.

Free for job seekersRead review →
TaskRabbit review: tasker fees, local errands and how to get booked
Gig and side income

TaskRabbit

Marketplace where local Taskers offer home help, moving and errands to nearby clients. You set your own work, but fees and background checks reduce your earnings.

Free to browse, Tasker fees and background check costs applyRead review →
Teal job tracker review: application tracker, resume builder and free plan limits
Resume and career tools

Teal

Job search tracker with a resume builder, a browser extension to save listings and a free plan. Useful for organizing a search, with paid features for advanced tools.

Free plan available, with paid Teal+ upgradeRead review →
Uber driver review: driver requirements, real hourly income and insurance
Gig and side income

Uber Driver

Rideshare app where independent drivers take passenger trips on their own schedule. Requirements include licensed driving history, a qualifying vehicle and insurance.

Free to sign up, with earnings set by trip fares and platform feesRead review →
Upwork review: freelancer fees, Connects costs and client protections
Gig and side income

Upwork

Freelance marketplace for remote projects in writing, design, development and admin work. Freelancers pay service fees and buy Connects, so margins are thinner.

Free to create a profile, with freelancer service fees and paid ConnectsRead review →
USAJOBS review: official federal job board, application steps and cost
Government and nonprofit jobs

USAJOBS

Official US federal job board run by the government. Free to search and apply, but federal applications are long and must follow each posting's exact instructions.

Free to create a profile and apply for federal jobsRead review →
We Work Remotely review: remote job categories, free access and scam checks
Remote work

We Work Remotely

Remote-only job board with categories for programming, design, marketing and support. Free to browse and apply, with mostly full-time or contract roles.

Free for job seekers, paid listings for employersRead review →
Wellfound review: free startup job search, founder contact and equity risks
Remote work

Wellfound

Startup job board where candidates browse roles and apply directly to founders and hiring managers, free of charge. Best for startup-minded tech and product workers.

Free for job seekers, paid products for employersRead review →
ZipRecruiter review: free job matching, one-click apply and what to watch for
Job boards

ZipRecruiter

Free US job board with fast one-click applications and matching emails. Quick to set up, but expect many generic matches and recruiter messages to sort through.

Free for job seekersRead review →