Be Seen First - Get noticed by employers

Be Seen First

Candidates can tell the employer why they're interested and jump to the top of the list.

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Applying is easy. Hearing back isn’t. At ZipRecruiter, we’ve tackled that problem head-on. Now, with Be Seen First, you can jump to the top of the candidate list - nearly doubling your chances of talking to the employer.

Be Seen First - how it works

Search for jobs that match your skills

Look for the purple badge

These jobs let you add a short note to your application.

Get matched with top employers

Show you're interested

After you apply, tell the employer why you're interested.

Apply and land your dream job

Jump to the top

Your application will stand out and be seen first.

Why employers love
Be Seen First

  • See the most interested candidates first
  • Focus on people who are active and eager
  • Get to the right candidates faster
Why employers love Be Seen First

The buzz is real

Colin D.
Colin D.
Cyber Security Analyst
“Competition-wise, it's meaningful because I'm standing out from the crowd.”
Julia H.
Julia H.
Operations Leader
“It allowed me to present skills I can't really speak to in my resume to set myself apart.”
Andre J.
Andre J.
Customer Service
“Being able to stand out made a pretty big difference when it came to getting a position.”

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