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How to find the right people quickly, and fairly.
Search effectively
Start broad, then narrow. Every filter removes people, so add them one at a time.
Search the title people use
"Plumber" finds more people than "Plumbing Technician II". Suggestions appear as you type, so pick the common version.
Past roles count too
Search looks at current and past job titles, skills, summaries, résumés and intro transcripts. Someone who did the job before still shows up.
Set a location and radius
Enter a city, state or ZIP code and choose 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles. Tick "Include remote candidates" if the work can be done from anywhere.
Filter on real requirements
Minimum years of experience, education, employment type, work preference and availability. Leave a filter off if the job doesn't truly need it.
Keep a shortlist
Save candidates as you search and sort them into talent lists, like "Second round".
Let new matches come to you
Save a search and Job Elf emails you when new candidates match it.
Write a good job posting
A clear posting brings the right people to you. Candidates can apply on Job Elf or on your own website, whichever you choose.
Use a plain, searchable title
"Registered Nurse", not "Healthcare Rockstar". Use the title people search for, without extra words.
Show the pay
Include a pay range. It's one of the first things candidates look for, and some states and cities require it in job postings.
Say where the work is
On-site, hybrid or remote, plus the ZIP code. Candidates search by distance from it.
Describe the job
What the person will do, who they'll work with, and what a good first year looks like.
Keep requirements real
List the true must-haves. A long wish list puts off people who could do the job well.
Use inclusive words
Skip phrases like "young and energetic" or "digital native". Describe the skills you need instead.
Postings stay up for 30 days unless you renew them. If we haven't verified your company yet, our team reviews each posting before it goes live.
Read a card in seconds
Every card follows the same order, so you can compare people at a glance.
- 01 The person: a first name, last initial, city and state.
- 02 The two roles most relevant to your search, with the years in each. For example, Marketing Director · 7 yrs.
- 03 Up to three skills. "+7" means there are more on the profile.
- 04 A 15-second intro, if they've recorded one.
- 05 Then the full profile and résumé, one click away.
Look for the pattern
The same kind of role for years, a clear step up, skills that match your posting.
Treat the intro as a hello
Not an audition. Being nervous on camera says nothing about how someone does the job.
Open the résumé
The card is a summary. The résumé is the evidence, so read it before you decide.
Hire fairly
Photos and intros help you remember people. They don't tell you whether someone can do the job. Judge every candidate on experience and qualifications, never on how they look or sound.
How Job Elf helps
- Search never looks at how someone appears in a photo or video. It orders results by titles, skills, experience, location and availability.
- There are no filters for age, race, sex, religion, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
- Profiles show a city and state, not a street address.
What you can do
- Decide what the job needs before you search, and compare everyone against the same list.
- Ask every candidate the same core questions. Take notes on skills and experience, not appearance.
- Don't ask about age, family plans, religion, health or disability, and don't let assumptions about them shape a decision.
- If someone asks for an adjustment to apply or interview, like captions, extra time or a phone call instead of video, make it work if you reasonably can.
The law applies here too
Anti-discrimination law covers every hiring decision, including the ones you make on Job Elf. In the United States, federal law protects job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information, and many states and cities add more protections. Which rules apply depends on where you hire and how many people you employ.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains the federal rules at eeoc.gov. This page is general guidance, not legal advice. If you're not sure what applies to you, ask an employment lawyer.
See a profile that breaks the rules? Use "Report this profile" on the profile page, and our team will review it.