Jobaline

Operating from Kirkland, Washington, Jobaline created a mobile-first, bilingual (English and Spanish) jobs marketplace designed to connect employers with hourly workers. The platform addressed a significant market inefficiency, targeting the more than 74 million hourly workers in the United States who primarily use mobile devices but face challenges applying for jobs through traditional, non-mobile-friendly application processes. The business model was structured as a pay-per-action or pay-per-results service, where employers could post job openings for free and only paid for the contact information of pre-screened, qualified candidates. This model aimed to reduce recruitment expenses and time-to-hire for its clients, which included mid-size to large corporations in sectors like retail, logistics, and hospitality.

The core product, the Candidate Engagement Platform (CEP), was designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). This allowed employers to engage with candidates through various mobile-friendly methods, including text messages, significantly increasing the flow of applicants. The platform's features included automated screening based on employer requirements, which ranked candidates and allowed recruiters to purchase only the most suitable resumes. This approach reportedly led to a 60% reduction in recruitment expenses and a 50% decrease in time-to-hire for its customers. The company successfully processed over one million job applications by late 2015. Over its history, Jobaline raised significant venture capital from investors including Madrona Venture Group, Trilogy Equity Partners, and Founder's Co-op.