Based On Skills is a Dutch job-matching platform that connects employers with young professionals through a skill-based matching system. The platform uses a mobile app where candidates swipe through vacancies, and employers receive ranked candidate suggestions based on skill overlap. It offers a no-cure-no-pay model with free first job postings, and has over 5,000 registered candidates and 50+ active vacancies.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Employers often struggle to find suitable young professionals for their vacancies, sifting through numerous applications that may not align with the actual skills required for the role. Traditional job boards lack effective filtering mechanisms, making the recruitment process time-consuming and inefficient for both parties.
Solution
Based On Skills provides a skill-based matching platform that connects employers with young professionals in the Netherlands. Employers post vacancies through a personal account and receive candidate suggestions ranked by a matching score based on the overlap between the candidate's skills and the job requirements. Job seekers use a mobile app to swipe through vacancies, liking positions that interest them, after which the platform facilitates the connection. The system is designed to deliver responses quickly, often within a day of posting a vacancy, streamlining the recruitment process for both sides.
Target Audience
Primary users are employers and recruitment agencies in the Netherlands seeking young professionals for part-time and entry-level positions, as well as young professionals aged 18-30 looking for work.
Features
- Proprietary matching algorithm that scores candidates based on skill overlap with job requirements
- Mobile app for job seekers featuring a swipe-based interface to browse and like vacancies
- Employer portal for posting vacancies and viewing ranked candidate profiles with match percentages
- Candidate profiles display age, location, and match score for quick screening
- No-cure-no-pay pricing model, with the first job posting offered free of charge