Procurement Market Intelligence Report
Job Posting Services
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Summary
Suppliers use their online forums to promote job openings on behalf of buyers for prospective job candidates to view. Additional services provided by suppliers include writing job descriptions, distributing job advertisements to other employment websites, and providing detailed analytics regarding the exposure and effectiveness of the advertisements. Key buyers include healthcare providers, retail stores, hospitality establishments, information technology companies, and financial services providers.
This Report Includes:
- Job Description Authoring
- Job Posting Distribution
- Job Posting Analytics
Not in this Report:
- Printed Job Listing Services
- Search Engine Marketing Services
- Staffing Services
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Global Job Posting Services Procurement Trends
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California enacts pay transparency law
- In late September 2022, California governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law promoting pay transparency and pay scale disclosure. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2023.
- The law mandates that California employers with 15 or more employees include the pay scale for a position's job posting, regardless of the posting being on the employer's website or a third party job board. Employers are exempt from punishment upon the first violation of the law, but thereafter may face civil penalties up to $10,000.
Positive Trends
Job postings decrease by 4% year-over-year in September
- The Monster Employment Index showed a 4% year-over-year decline in job postings for September, with the largest decreases in industries such as media and entertainment, home appliances, shipping and marine, IT, and BPO/ITES. On the other hand, the proliferation of 5G services has led to increased job postings for the telecom industry.
Global Job Posting Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 China | 2,520 |
| #2 Europe | 2,335 |
| #3 United States | 1,790 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Job Posting Services
United States
2026 Market Pricing$100.00 to $XXX.XX
per 30 daysAverage Price
Prices in the Job Posting Services market range from $100.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Traffic Volume, Number of Postings, Length of Postings and Service Upgrades. For example, lower prices are associated with Lower traffic volume, whereas higher prices are associated with Higher traffic volume.
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Job Posting Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Job Posting Services market, prices in the US have grown 2.6% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Job Posting Services
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Job Posting Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs.
Negotiated Before
Financing
Implementation
Billed During
Labor
Additional Fees
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.0 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Market Share Concentration. It is most negatively impacted by Recent Developments. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Software Wholesalers
- Data Center & Hosting Service Providers
- Internet Service Providers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Software Publishers
- Computer Manufacturers
- Telecommunication Networking Equipment Manufacturers
Biggest Job Posting Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Job Posting Services vendors by revenue in the US are Employ Media LLC, Nexxt Inc. and DHI Group Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | Global | Tokyo, JP | >10,001 | 10-15 | ||||
| Randstad Holding NV | Global | Diemen , NL | >10,001 | 10-15 | ||||
| Careerbuilder Inc. | US | 15-20 | ||||||
| Microsoft Corporation | Global | Redmond | >10,000 | 25+ | ||||
| Snagajob Com Inc. | National | Glen Allen, VA | 251-500 | 5-10 | ||||
| Ziprecruiter, Inc. | Global | SANTA MONICA, US | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Employ Media LLC | National | Cleveland, OH | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| Nexxt Inc. | National | Wayne, PA | 101-250 | < 5 | ||||
| DHI Group Inc. | Global | CENTENNIAL, CO | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Job Posting Services market is 27.7% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Top suppliers in the market benefit from high profit margins and stable demand from a wide variety of businesses, however, high barriers to entry and lower profit margins for smaller suppliers results in a moderate level of vendor risk on average. Moderate vendor risk may increase the risk that buyers will lose access to their chosen supplier.
High market share concentration harms buyers because it allows market leaders to gain greater pricing power. In turn, buyers face significant difficulty negotiating lower prices with top suppliers.
Supply chain risk for job posting services is low because suppliers do not need to regularly purchase any physical inputs in order to provide market services. Low supply chain risk supports buyer power by minimizing the risk that buyers will be exposed to service disruptions or price spikes.
The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported computers, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises
Supplier Information
Randstad Holding NV
Randstad Holding NV is a public company operating globally in the information, professional, scientific & technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include outplacement services, job posting services, temporary clerical & administrative... Subscribe to learn more
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. is a public company operating globally in the information and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include job posting services and temporary industrial staffing. Founded in 1960, the company is currently headquartered in... Subscribe to learn more
Careerbuilder Inc.
Careerbuilder Inc. is a private company operating globally in the information and healthcare & social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include job posting services and drug & alcohol screening services. Founded in 1995, the company is currently headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States Subscribe to learn more
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation is a technology company offering digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to businesses and individuals worldwide. It develops cloud-based solutions that deliver customers with software, services, platforms, and content and provides solution support and consulting services.... Subscribe to learn more
Snagajob Com Inc.
Snagajob Com Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the information sector. The company's offerings include job posting services. Founded in 2000, the company is currently headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia, United States of America with an estimated 300 employees. Subscribe to learn more
DHI Group Inc.
DHI Group Inc. is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing and information sectors. The company's offerings include locks & security hardware and job posting services. Founded in 1990, the company is currently headquartered in CENTENNIAL, Colorado, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
Employ Media LLC
Employ Media LLC is a private company operating nationally in the information sector. The company's offerings include job posting services. Founded in 2005, the company is currently headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America with an estimated 10 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Nexxt Inc.
Nexxt Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the information sector. The company's offerings include job posting services. Founded in 1996, the company is currently headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States of America with an estimated 175 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Ziprecruiter, Inc.
Ziprecruiter, Inc. is a public company operating globally in the information sector. The company's offerings include job posting services. Founded in 2010, the company is currently headquartered in SANTA MONICA, United States of America with an estimated 1400 employees. Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Job Posting Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Conversion Rates (For Specific Goals) and Link Clicks. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Timeline and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Rates (For Specific Goals) |
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Average number of applicants per post Overall audience size |
The conversion rate is the percentage of users that have completed a specific goal. In the context of this market, the conversion rate that matters is the percentage of users that apply for a job. |
| Link Clicks |
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Click-through rate Number of impressions Number of link clicks |
The significance of link clicks can be analyzed through the "click-through rate", which is the number of clicks divided by the number of impressions. The click-through rate is commonly used to measure the success of advertising campaigns. This KPI tracks users' level of engagement with the job posting website. This is more descriptive than reach as it indicates users' interest in job postings. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Customer Service
What is the availability of your customer service and technical support teams?
How do you tailor your services to fit the needs of different size buyers?
Competition
What incentives do you give to new clients that are switching from a competitor?
What incentives do you give to long-term clients to stay with your company?
Value-Added Services
What additional discounts and service upgrades do you offer those who are willing to buy in bulk, outside of your advertised prices?
Can new buyers try before they buy your service upgrades, such as increased visibility, and related services, such as resume search tools?
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Job Posting Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organization, including their line of work, number of employees, location(s) and organizational structure.
Buyers should briefly describe the scope of services requested.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide a detailed description of the scope of services required (e.g. posting services, developing job descriptions, analytics).
Buyers should indicate the number of job postings required.
Project Budget
Buyers should disclose their budget for the project, if possible.
Buyers should state their preferred pricing model and terms of payment.
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