Paraform vs. Dover: What's the Difference?
Hiring for startups can be hard, especially when you’re looking for niche or specialized roles. Working with a recruiter is a great way to bring on more great hires in a fraction of the time it would normally take to hire through traditional channels. The problem is that recruiting agencies can be expensive, and in-house recruiters don't typically make sense for early-stage companies.
That’s where recruiting software can help. Recruiting platforms like Dover and Paraform can connect startups to recruiters, giving startups a more flexible and affordable option for hiring help. But which of these platforms is right for your company? In this article, we’ll compare the recruiting features of both Paraform and Dover so you can decide which is best for your company.
A Brief Overview & Comparison
Dover and Paraform both offer a convenient way to connect to recruiters. Dover’s Recruiting Partners marketplace gives startups a place to find proven and experienced recruiters who know how to hire for startup roles. Paraform is a platform where you can post roles and get connected to recruiters who funnel you leads. Both platforms help you find hiring help, but they have some key differences.
Dover’s Recruiting Partners marketplace directly connects you with individual recruiters, who can become a part of your hiring team. They work at an hourly rate, allowing you to choose how little or often you need their services based on your recruiting needs. Paraform offers a place to post your job listings and then connects you to a network of recruiters who leverage their networks to send you leads and screened candidates.
Essentially, Dover allows you to choose experienced recruiters who can act as your personal in-house recruiter, giving you more fine-tuned control over the process. You can choose which aspects of hiring process (sourcing, reviewing resumes, screening calls, etc) you want them to help. Paraform allows you to access recruiter networks who've screen candidates, though their services may not be as customizable comparably.
Why Startup Founders Choose Dover
Startup founders choose Dover because our Recruiting Partners marketplace takes the guesswork out of finding hiring help. We only work with vetted, full-cycle recruiters who can help you with every aspect of hiring from screening to offer. They also love our free ATS which enables them to run a world-class hiring process. Some other reasons startup founders choose Dover include:
Work with Expert Recruiters To Hire Top Talent
When you need outside hiring help, Dover’s Recruiting Partners marketplace has you covered. You can easily find top recruiters in minutes who have the experience and knowledge to hire for startups. Find recruiters who specialize in hiring for startup roles, from engineering and data science to marketing and sales.
Our Recruiting Partners can seamlessly integrate into your hiring processes and take on sourcing, screening and negotiating for you, leaving you free to put your focus elsewhere. Our partners are also priced hourly, so you don’t have to commit to long-term contracts that don’t fit your budget.
Streamline Hiring with an ATS & AI Applicant Sorting
Hiring help is great, but don’t forget to make sure your in-house hiring process is organized and streamlined. Dover’s applicant tracking system makes it easy to track applicants from application to offer. You can use our ATS to keep tabs on all of your candidates, create job listings and post to top job boards.
Dover also features AI-assisted applicant sorting. This handy feature puts the best candidates at the top of your resume stack, so you don’t have to spend hours sifting through unqualified applications. Best of all, our ATS is completely free, making it ideal for even the smallest startup budgets.
Flexible & Scalable Solutions for Fast-Growing Startups
Dover scales with your company. Our Recruiting Partners work on an as-needed hourly basis, so you can ramp up their services when you have a high-volume hiring needs or you can slow down when you don’t need to fill roles. Our ATS is also free with unlimited jobs and users, so it can continue to serve your needs as your company gets bigger.
Make Smarter Hiring Decisions with Data-Driven Insights
Dover gives you access to actionable data to make better hiring decisions. Metrics like time-to-hire, offer acceptance rate, pass-through rates and more can help you find the holes in your hiring process. Our AI-assisted applicant sorting also helps you make smart hiring decisions by helping you find good candidates as quickly as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions about Dover’s Recruiting marketplace and how it differs from other platforms? Check out our FAQ to learn more.