Arku vs Spreadsheets and email
Arku or a job board, an inbox and a spreadsheet
Most small teams start with a job board, their inbox and a spreadsheet. Here's what changes when applications come into Arku instead.
Job boards are great at getting your role seen. What happens after people apply is where small teams lose time and good candidates.
Side by side
| Topic | Arku | Spreadsheets and email |
|---|---|---|
| Where applications go | One pipeline per job, with every applicant, answer, note and message in one place. | Spread across inboxes, job board dashboards and texts. |
| Team decisions | Everyone scores against the same criteria, including people with a scoring link and no account. | Forwarded CVs and opinions shared in conversation. |
| Replying to everyone | Reject with a reason and send an email from a template in a few clicks. | Usually forgotten when things get busy. |
| Privacy | Consent recorded at apply, automatic anonymising after your retention period, export and erasure on request. | CVs stay in inboxes and downloads folders until someone remembers to delete them. |
| Cost | Free for one open job. | Free, apart from the time it takes. |
Facts about Spreadsheets and email checked on from their public pages. Prices and features change, so check with them before you decide.
When Spreadsheets and email is the better choice
If you hire once a year and only get a handful of applicants, an inbox may be enough. Arku helps once there are several people deciding, several roles at once, or more applicants than you can keep track of.
Questions
Can I still advertise on job boards?
Yes. Arku gives every job its own page and apply form. Share that link anywhere you advertise that allows it, and applications come into Arku.
Does Arku post to job boards for me?
Not yet. Arku publishes jobs on your careers page, which is marked up for Google for Jobs once your organisation is verified.
How long does it take to set up?
Create an account, set up your organisation and publish your first job in one sitting. There is nothing to install.