
Unlike ancient time’s flip phones that you could use just to make calls or text, today’s smartphones come in handy from killing time to do some serious tasks like searching for a job. It’s not a brand new app idea, but still, there are immersive patches available waiting for entrepreneurs like you to explore. If nothing novel, you can develop a job portal app like Snagajob (America’s #1 hourly work marketplace).
Snagajob is different from other world-famous online job portals like Indeed and CareerBuilder. They allow job seekers to apply for jobs and employers to hire them on an hourly basis. Their website says there are 100 million registered job seekers and 700k employers with multiple opportunities across the US and Canada.
Undoubtedly, it took significant time for Snagajob to come this long way as it was launched when smartphones were not omnipresent. On the contrary, today, 86% of job seekers use job search apps on their smartphones. Job applicants feel empowered as they can search for jobs at any time, receive alerts, apply straight away, and track application status. And, the more applicants register on your portal, the more employers would be attracted to invest in your app to hire employees.
We know Snagajob’s success is quite persuasive to opt for an online job portal app development company and get started. However, before hiring mobile app developers, getting yourself acquainted with app development factors is crucial to eliminate chances of failure. We have curated everything you should know about the job search mobile app development cost and features in the post.

How To Create a Job Portal App Like Snagajob?
BUSINESS MODEL OF JOB PORTAL APP DEVELOPMENT
1. Business to Business (B2B)
In the B2B model, you let various corporate companies, from small to large scale organizations, recruit talent on your portal. These recruitment services may include posting a number of requirements, access to resume database, SMS and email marketing from the portal, etcetera.
2. Business to Consumer (B2C)
With a B2C model, you offer basic to premium job-related services for job applicants. From setting up a profile, resume uploading, to applying for specifically full-time or part-time jobs, features can be offered free. Simultaneously, increased profile visibility and receiving job alerts at regular intervals through SMS and emails can be offered via prime membership.
Tip: You can build your job portal mobile app by fusing both business models as well. However, starting with one and scaling is the safest way to embrace both models.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH JOB PORTAL MOBILE APPS
Before you wonder how you can make more money with your job boards, we have sorted some elite revenue models to consider here.
1. Featured Listing
It’s one of the widely used and employer-favoring monetization ways. You charged a fixed amount from employers to list their job requirements on your homepage. Since candidates see their requirements first when they open your app, they become more likely to apply for the same.
2. Premium Membership
Selling prime memberships or subscriptions is a straightforward strategy that results in recurring revenue. Major job portals reserve some benefits to provide and attract premium members. You can offer monthly and annual subscriptions and/or classify these memberships with different features set.
3. Job Posting
Similar to many job portals, you can also offer several job posts free. And then charge based on the plan recruiters purchase on the portal.
4. Database Selling
Since jobbers need to feed their information like name, contact details, and even resume, job portals tend to collect enormous databases. In addition to job seekers’ data, you receive information about companies such as company websites, reviews, vacancies, etc. Portals like Naukri.com and Monster then sell this data to recruiters and make some more revenue. Conversely, they share the latest job posting and company info to job seekers and charge some money in exchange.
Now it’s time to discuss what your project requirements should include so let’s start with prominent app features.
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GENERAL FEATURE SET TO DEVELOP A JOB FINDER APP LIKE SNAGAJOB
There would be two types of users who search for jobs and the other ones who search for candidates. The user journey of both parties would also be different, and so the feature set. Hence, it would be better to separate both users either at the time of registration or by building two different apps.
Moreover, you will need an Admin panel to keep track of every activity on the portal. You don’t need to worry, as we have mentioned here examples of features required for the job seeker, recruiter, and admin panel.
JOB SEEKER PANEL
Social Sign Up and Login
Resume Management
Profile Management
Filter-based Job Search on experience, location, keyword search, salary expectations, etc.
Hire Resume Writing Service
Send Resume
Video Resume Creation
Schedule interviews via video conferencing
Push notifications for Job Alerts
Bookmark Jobs and Employers
RECRUITER PANEL
Sign Up/ Login via email
Job Creation/Posting/Editing
Email prospects
Filter Resumes and Download
Send job Invites
Payment for Subscription Plans
Schedule interviews via call, in-person, or video conferencing
ADMIN PANEL
Manage Job Ads
Manage Candidate Profiles
Package Management
Content Management System
Recruiter/Employer Profile Management
Invitations
Role Management
Job Seeker and Employer Data Reports
Generate Reports for earnings
TECHNOLOGY STACK
To build your own job search mobile application, you get numerous technology stack options to choose from. You should select the technology keeping the project’s scalability, performance, and longevity on the priority. Consider the below example for how a technology stack looks like.
Platforms: Android, iOS, Web Application
Front end developer: Java, Swift, Angular, Java, CSS, HTML, React
Back end developers: Python, Laravel, Node.js
Database: MongoDB
Push notifications, SMS, and in-app messaging: Batch
Cloud Environment: Google Cloud, AWS
Payment processing: PayPal API, Stripe API, and Braintree SDK
Social login: Facebook, Google, Twitter APIs
TALKING ABOUT THE COST TO DEVELOP A JOB PORTAL APP LIKE SNAGAJOB
First thing first, for job search app development like Snagajob, you need a full-fledged qualified app development team. You can also hire or outsource your project from an On-demand App Development Company. Whichever option you choose, make sure your team includes;
Project Manager
UI/UX Designers
Android and iOS App Developers
Backend Developers
Testers and QA Professionals
The cost of job search app development varies depending on the development company you hire or developers you employ in-house. Given that, development companies either charge hourly or a fixed amount according to the engagement model you opt for. In contrast, if you hire developers in-house, you pay them a monthly salary.
Clearly, outsourcing a project from a reliable and experienced software firm is suitable for developing an app under budget. Nevertheless, if you hire development services on an hourly basis, you need to know hourly rates in different countries. More so, the development rate differs worldwide.
Read More About What Factors Affect The Variation In Cost Of App Development?
Altogether
On that note, a guide on how to build a successful job portal app ends here. We went through business models, revenue models, vital app features, and technology stack with the team you need for the project. The process of creating a mobile app is different from concept to concept. We at Kody Technolab analyze your app idea and align the development and mobile design process towards achieving the business goals.
For any other query or to know insights about our development strategies, get in touch with our expert.
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