This section brings together detailed sheets for each job board available through JOIN, with organic and paid publication options, available products, and job posting quality rules. Available on desktop only.
LinkedIn is one of the most widely used platforms for professional networking and job searching. JOIN lets you publish your job postings on LinkedIn via standard (organic) and paid multiposting options.
Details about LinkedIn
Type: Generalist
Global reach: 830+ million members, 260+ million monthly active users, 57+ million companies, 200+ countries
Target audience: Office roles
Publication types: Standard / organic multiposting + Paid multiposting
Job postings published via JOIN will only appear on LinkedIn if your JOIN account is connected to a verified LinkedIn Company Page and you have enabled basic job posting from JOIN. Without this connection, your job postings will not be published or may be removed.
Organic vs paid publications on LinkedIn
| Organic | Sponsored |
Placement | LinkedIn search results | Top of results with the Sponsored |
Visibility | May decrease over time | No view cap + notifications to relevant candidates |
Company page | Visible (if connected) | Visible + featured in recommendations |
On average, sponsored postings receive up to 3 times more qualified applications than free postings. Organic publication on LinkedIn is not available for recruitment agencies.
Premium LinkedIn products
LinkedIn Urgent (15 days): ideal for hiring quickly for easy-to-fill roles
LinkedIn Pro (30 days): ideal for all types of roles, with extended reach
LinkedIn Ultimate (45 days): ideal for hard-to-fill roles. Includes the Invited Candidates feature (up to 25 invitations/day for 14 days, max 350 in total). Offers maximum visibility and results.
All premium products include mobile push notifications. You can also choose bundles combining LinkedIn with other job boards such as XING or Indeed.
Pay-for-Performance (P4P) on LinkedIn
A billing model in which you pay for candidates who interact with your job posting:
Pay per click: your budget is only used when a candidate clicks to view your job posting
Budget-based model: you select a budget suited to your needs
Simplified application included: candidates can apply directly with their LinkedIn profile
CPC is dynamic and depends on the job's location, title and competition, and market activity in your sector.
LinkedIn Slots
LinkedIn Slots offer the flexibility to keep a certain number of premium ads active at all times. Jobs can be added to or removed from a slot daily. Slots are based on an annual contract and are not available in the JOIN Store — they can only be set up through a custom agreement. Contact your Account Manager or contact@join.com.
FAQ
Do I need a LinkedIn Company Page to publish jobs via JOIN?
Yes. All jobs published on LinkedIn via JOIN must be linked to a verified LinkedIn Company Page.
Do I need to activate Invited Candidates?
No. Invited Candidates is automatically included when you choose the LinkedIn Ultimate product.
Can I use LinkedIn Slots already purchased directly from LinkedIn?
Yes. You can connect existing LinkedIn Slots to JOIN. Contact our Support team.
Indeed
Indeed is the world's leading online job board. More people use Indeed to search for jobs than any other platform. Indeed is particularly effective for field-based roles (warehouse, production, driving), mid-level professionals, purchasing/logistics roles, sales/customer service roles, and IT or technical jobs.
Details about Indeed
Type: Generalist
Active users: 3.3+ million employers, 615 million job seeker profiles, 245 million CVs
Target audience: Generalist profiles, field-based roles
Region: International, 60+ countries
Publication types: Organic multiposting + Paid multiposting
Organic vs paid publications on Indeed
Organic: appears in Indeed search results but may lose visibility over time.
Paid: visible placement at the top of results with better visibility. Ads remain active until the budget is fully used. Ads are 4.5 times more likely to fill a role than free ads.
Organic publication on Indeed is not available for recruitment agencies.
Premium Indeed products (PPSA model)
All Indeed products are based on Pay Per Started Application (PPSA): you only pay when candidates start applying (clicking Apply, interacting with a chatbot, scheduling an interview).
Indeed Student (30 days): internships, apprenticeships and trainee programmes
Single Posting Small (30 days): entry-level roles and generalist profiles
Single Posting Medium (30 days): mid-level roles with a higher budget
Single Posting Large (60 days): highly competitive roles or high-volume roles
Indeed + Stack Overflow (30 days): specific developer and IT roles
All products are fully optimised for mobile and include automatic budget allocation for maximum efficiency.
Job posting quality rules
Only publish real, currently open roles, include clear and accurate job information, use simple and descriptive titles, only publish as an authorised representative, never charge job seekers to apply, avoid any discriminatory language. Failure to comply with these rules may result in the job posting being removed or the account being suspended.
Social Media
Social media bookings let you promote a job on social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook) via a booking made in the JOIN Store. JOIN coordinates the creation and distribution of an ad based on the job and company details. This helps you reach passive candidates who don't necessarily actively browse job boards.
How social media bookings can help you:
Reach passive candidates where they spend time online
Expand your audience beyond traditional job platforms
Avoid having to design or manage the ads yourself
Receive applications in JOIN like any other source
When this format may not be suitable:
You need a public link to the job to share it elsewhere
You want to customise the ad's appearance
You need to approve the visual before launch
How it works
Go to
Store→BookingsSelect a job and choose a Premium Social Media Ad or a pack
Confirm and activate the booking
JOIN creates the ad from your job's details (title, company name, description, logo)
Candidates see the ad in their feed and can apply via a mobile-friendly form
Applications appear in the
ApplicationstabTrack performance (clicks and applications) in
Store→Bookings
What's possible
Applications: collected in the
ApplicationstabAd preview: example ads are available for reference, but there is no live preview or public URL
Ad design: automatically created from the job's details — no manual customisation
Campaign data: clicks and applications available
Tips for getting the best results:
Use a clear, appealing job title
Add an easily recognisable company name and logo
Highlight the most attractive aspects of the job
Keep the job description concise and mobile-friendly
FAQ
Can I share the ad via a public link?
No. These ads appear directly in users' feeds on social media and do not generate a public URL to the job.
Can I see the ad before it goes live?
No. JOIN handles the ad creation in the background. You do not see or approve a draft.
Where can I track performance?
Go to Store → Bookings to view clicks and applications.
Do I need to provide images or text for the ad?
No. JOIN creates the ad from the job's details such as the title, description, company name and logo.
Stepstone
Stepstone connects employers with specialised talent in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Its premium price positioning reflects an exclusive talent pool, offering access to professionals specialised by sector. Ideal for filling niche and hard-to-recruit-for roles across different sectors and regions.
Details about Stepstone
Type: Specialised
Region: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Target audience: Professionals, sector-specialised profiles
Publication types: Paid / premium multiposting only
Reach: 600,000+ jobs published per month, 67+ million monthly visits
Stepstone currently does not support organic multiposting.
Premium Stepstone products
Campus (30 days): interns and apprentices
Pro (30 days): general recruitment across all sectors
Pro Plus (30 days): +15% more candidates than Pro; priority distribution
Pro Ultimate (60 days): +50% more candidates; multiple refreshes
Select (15 days): field-based roles (e.g. drivers, warehouse staff) — specific job titles
Select Plus (30 days): qualified profiles (e.g. nurses, tradespeople) — specific job titles
Select and Select Plus are only available for specific job titles. Eligibility is verified after purchase.
Features and benefits
Email newsletters and notifications: directly inform candidates of your job postings
Performance marketing: distribution across a network of more than 700 platforms and 90% of the most visited sites through retargeting
Top ranking on Google: search engine marketing
Social media campaigns: targeting candidates on social platforms
Algorithm-driven matching: matching jobs to the best-suited candidates
Mobile optimisation: 7.9 million app downloads
Job posting quality rules
Include a clear job title, a company description, duties, requirements and workplace location. Use common and precise job titles (avoid jargon, abbreviations, ALL CAPS). Make sure titles are gender-neutral (e.g. m/f/d). No collective ads, unsolicited applications or QR codes. Applications must go through the Stepstone Apply now.
XING combines a strong regional presence with smart matching technology, making it an ideal platform for reaching qualified candidates in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Particularly effective for roles in sales/customer service, banking/finance/insurance, IT and telecommunications, purchasing/materials management/logistics.
Details about XING
Type: Generalist
Target audience: Office roles and skilled workers
Reach: 22 million users, 2.9+ million monthly visits to XING Jobs
Region: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Publication types: Organic multiposting + Paid/premium multiposting
For organic multiposting on XING, you must connect your external XING profile to your JOIN account. If the profile is not connected, you will see an Action required button in the Standard job boards tab.
Organic vs paid publications on XING
Organic: appears in XING search results, targeting based on basic Job and location data, no direct outreach to candidates.
Paid: priority placement in search results, on kununu and in mobile apps, advanced targeting via real-time data from more than 21M members, email notifications to the top 50–100 matching candidates, extra visibility via XING mailings, content ads, retargeting and social media.
Premium XING products
Core 15 (15 days): economical recruitment for entry-level roles
Core 30 (30 days): standard visibility for easy-to-fill roles
Essential (30 days): exclusive option for attracting blue-collar talent
Pro (30 days): priority placement and notifications to the top 50 XING candidates
Ultimate (60 days): maximum reach; notifications to the top 100 candidates and social media promotion
Features and benefits
Algorithm-based matching: uses XING data to match Jobs with relevant candidates
Mobile optimisation: boosted visibility in the XING app (7.9M+ downloads)
Wide reach: ads also shown on kununu and partner platforms
Simplified application: all XING ads include quick, few-click applications, for both XING and non-XING users