Companies That Help You Find a Job
There are different types of companies in the job search space. Here's what each one actually does, who they work for, and how to pick the right fit.
5 types of job-finding help
The term "companies that help you find a job" covers very different business models. Understanding who they actually work for is the key to choosing wisely.
Staffing agencies and recruiters
What they do: Place candidates at companies that pay them to fill roles.
Who they work for: Employers (not you)
Business model: Companies pay them a fee (often 15-30% of your first year salary) when they successfully place someone.
Best for: You have a strong profile in their specialty niche.
Cost to you: Free
The reality:
- They only show you roles they are paid to fill
- Your resume sits in their database otherwise
- They are motivated to fill roles quickly, not find your perfect fit
Career coaches
What they do: Help with positioning, resume, interview prep, and job search strategy.
Who they work for: You
Cost to you: $100-500 per hour
Best for: You need help figuring out what to target, or struggling with interviews.
Limitation: They do NOT submit applications for you. You still do all the work of applying.
Job boards
What they do: List jobs you can apply to. Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.
Who they work for: Employers (ads) and you (convenience)
Cost to you: Free, or $20-60/month for premium features
Best for: Everyone. This is baseline job search infrastructure.
Limitation: You still do all the work. Popular jobs get hundreds of applications.
DIY automation tools
What they do: Browser extensions that auto-apply to jobs.
Who they work for: You
Cost to you: $20-50 per month
Best for: Tech-savvy users who already have a great resume.
Limitation: No resume help, browser must stay open, usually LinkedIn only.
AI + Team service (Careery)
What we do:
- Team rewrites your resume for your target roles
- Team reviews your LinkedIn for recruiter appeal
- AI applies 24/7 on 350K+ company career sites
- Multi-agent for exploring different roles
- Strategy adjustment if results lag
- Strategy adjustment
Who we work for: You
Cost to you: $249-975 one-time (not a subscription)
Best for: Professionals who want maximum results with team support.
Side-by-side comparison
What makes Careery different
Unlike recruiters, we work for you. Unlike coaches, we handle execution. Unlike job boards, we do the applying. Unlike DIY tools, you get a team.
Resume rewritten with our team
We iterate until you say 'wow, is this me?'
LinkedIn reviewed
Team reviews your LinkedIn for recruiter appeal.
AI applies 24/7
Works for you on 350K+ company career sites.
Multiple roles at once
Explore different career paths simultaneously.
Strategy adjustment
Not getting results? Team reviews and changes approach.
Strategy adjustment
Not getting results? Get 2,500 free apps + profile review + strategy change.
Career change? We specialize in that.
Our team repositions your resume for new industries. Run multiple AI agents to explore different career paths simultaneously. We have helped people make big leaps — construction to accounting, retail to tech.
Beyond Indeed
Not Just "Easy Apply"
Easy Apply is one click on one platform. Careery applies directly on company career sites — which use ATS like Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Jobvite, Ultipro, Workable, Ashby, in total 350K+ companies. Full applications, not shortcuts.
Direct to Company Sites
We submit on employer ATS portals — not just Indeed.
Complete Applications
Complex multi-step forms? Our AI fills them out automatically — work history, education, custom questions.
Fortune 500 Coverage
Approximately 75% of Fortune 500 companies use these ATS systems, and we are continuously integrating with new ones.
When to use each type
Use recruiters when...
You have an in-demand profile and want access to roles in their network.
Use coaches when...
You need interview prep (pair with Careery for resume and applications).
Use job boards when...
You want to browse listings for 2-3 dream companies.
Use Careery when...
You want maximum reach with team support — resume rewrite, LinkedIn review, 24/7 applications, and strategy.
Can you use multiple?
Yes. They solve different problems.
Common combinations:
- Recruiter + Careery: Recruiters handle their network; Careery covers the open market
- Coach + Careery: Careery for resume and applications; coach for interview prep
Full Control
Everything Under Your Control
Adjust your targeting, update job titles, change locations, pause or resume anytime. Mobile-first UX means you can tweak everything from your phone — no waiting for support on simple changes.
How they got hired
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Careery a staffing agency?
No. Staffing agencies work for employers. Careery is your job search team — AI + humans that work for you.
Do you help with my resume?
Yes. Our team collaborates with AI to rewrite your resume for your target roles. We iterate until you approve.
Can I use a recruiter AND Careery?
Yes. Recruiters give you access to roles they're paid to fill. Careery handles the open market with team support.
What if I'm not getting results?
Not landing interviews after 3 months? Get 2,500 free applications plus profile review and strategy change.
What about career changers?
We specialize in career changers. Our team repositions your resume for new industries. Run multiple agents to explore different paths.
Why Job Seekers Choose Careery
- 1AI applies to targeted roles — our team ensures every application has impact
- 2Not getting results? → 2,500 free applications + profile review + strategy adjustment
- 3Team-assisted setup: resume rewrite, LinkedIn review, targeting optimization included
- 4Running since 2020 — 5+ years of proven results with human support
Ready to Land Your Next Role?
Whether you're changing careers or searching for your next job — our team + AI gets you there faster.
Founded Careery in 2020 to help job seekers automate the grind and land interviews faster.
Related guides
- Apply to Jobs for Me — compare VAs, extensions, and AI + team services
- Job Application Service — how Careery compares to recruiters and coaches
- Help Finding a Job — diagnose your actual bottleneck first