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10 NYC Job Boards for Employers

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In New York City, the unemployment rate hit 5.4% in March 2023. What does that mean if you’re trying to hire in NYC? You might have to get creative and make your company more competitive to attract the talent you want. That could include expanding where you look for employees. Job boards made specifically for NYC job seekers and employers can help tailor your search to people in your area. Check out these suggestions to choose the right job board for NYC employers to help fill your upcoming vacancies.

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10 NYC job boards

The New York Times

The Jobs section of The New York Times allows employers to post job openings to reach job seekers looking in the area. Posting packages offer 30-day postings, and responses from candidates are scored and ranked. The premium placement package positions your jobs above other postings and includes social media boosting.

New York Jobs

New York Jobs offers a spot for NYC job seekers and employers to connect via job categories spanning all industries. The job board also breaks down job openings by location within the city to help you find people interested in working in your neighborhood. Employers choose one of three posting packages, which all come with 30-day job postings. The top two packages include resume database access so you can search posted resumes.

New York Foundation for the Arts Job Board

Creative businesses can post jobs for artists, art administrators, museum staff and other creatives on the New York Foundation for the Arts job board. You can list part-time, full-time, permanent, temporary, freelance, consulting and internship positions on this job board. The cost of job listings depends on how long the ad runs, and you can buy banner ads in intervals from 1 to 12 months.

New York State Job Bank

Managed by the New York Department of Labor, the New York State Job Bank offers free job postings across all industries for employers. You can also search resumes that job seekers have uploaded to the site. If you run a seasonal business, the department has a separate seasonal job board to help you fill vacancies during busy times with job seekers who are looking for a temporary job.

Indeed

Indeed is a matching and hiring platform that gets over 595M Job Seeker Profiles¹, providing you access to a huge candidate pool. Indeed is also a popular spot for job seekers who want to work in New York City. According to Indeed Hiring Insights (log in to access),in May 2023, there were 5,125,953 job seekers who clicked on jobs posted in New York, NY. That same month, there were over 3.7 million resumes from job seekers available in New York, NY on Indeed.

More than just a job board, Indeed lets you post jobs, search resumes and use tools that can help you screen and interview job candidates. You can ask candidates screening questions and conduct live virtual interviews. With paid job posts, you have access to matched candidates, which connects you to job seekers who match your job description.

JobsinNewYork

JobsinNewYork lets you post job openings in all industries with options for 30-day, 90-day and annual postings. You can swap out your job ads in the slots you purchase to stay current with your vacancies. The resume database lets you search for job seekers and invite them to apply to interview for your position. You can also track applicants within the platform to keep them in mind for future openings.

Built in New York City

Built in New York City focuses specifically on job positions with tech and startup companies in the city and aims to attract qualified tech applicants with diverse backgrounds. Job categories include content, data, design, project management and sales. Four posting options vary in pricing and features with the top tiers including unlimited job posts, featured job placement and premium profiles for your company.

Nonprofit New York

Nonprofit New York offers a job board where 501(c)(3) companies can post their openings. It’s limited to organizations located within the five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester. Job seekers can search by job category, level and sector, which can help you find people with the skills and interests you need. Members of Nonprofit New York get discounts on posting fees.

City & State New York Jobs

City & State New York Jobs focuses on jobs in government, business, nonprofit, labor, media and other specialty areas. The site is also a news organization that covers topics in those areas to help attract professionals in the field. You can upgrade your 30-day listing to include a featured spot on the site or inclusion in the email newsletter.

amNY Jobs

amNY is a New York City news source that includes a job board for openings in NYC. This job board in NYC covers all types of industries. Your job listings last for 30 days, and this job board gives you the option to promote your listing to other local news sources.

NYC job board FAQs

What else can I do to fill jobs in NYC?

Networking with other NYC businesses can help you fill your job openings. This helps you find local job seekers who might meet your needs. An employee referral program can be an effective way to increase your talent pool. Focusing on creating a positive work environment and improving your reputation can also make you more competitive in the NYC hiring market.

How do I target quality applicants within NYC?

When using a job board in NYC, use categorization tools to specify where in the city your opportunity is located. Include keywords that attract NYC job seekers. Being specific with the location and qualifications for the job can help the right job seekers find your job postings.


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