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Pounse

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VendorPounse
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
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Countries servedN/A
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierYES
Free trialYES
Contact salesYES

About Pounse

Pounse is an employability platform that connects students, professionals, and gig workers with employers. It provides tools like a reinvented resume, a central HUB for schools, and features to showcase talent with context and verified credibility.

Pounse is an employability platform designed to streamline the hiring process by directly connecting job seekers with employers, moving beyond traditional job boards like LinkedIn. It targets students, graduates, and gig workers, as well as the institutions that manage them (like schools and employment agencies). The core of the platform is the Pounse HUB, a collaborative space for schools, students, and employers. Pounse introduces 'Resume 2.0', which allows for a richer showcase of talent, including quantified skills and verified experiences to add credibility. The platform aims to reduce the 'noise' in hiring for both applicants and hiring managers. It offers a free pilot plan for schools, indicating a B2B sales model. The platform is web-based, but specific details on integrations, support channels, and full pricing are not publicly available on the main site.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Aims to solve the problem of traditional job boards being too noisy and ineffective.
  • Provides tools for schools and career services to manage and showcase their talent pool.
  • Focuses on adding context and credibility to a candidate's profile through verified experiences and quantified skills.
  • Offers a free pilot program for schools to try the platform.
Cons
  • The website lacks detailed information on pricing beyond a free pilot.
  • No specific integrations with HRIS or ATS systems are mentioned.
  • Contact information, such as a support email or phone number, is not provided on the website.
  • The company's location, founding year, and size are not publicly available on the official site.

Features

Key features

Resume 2.0

Control how talent is showcased, moving beyond traditional resume formats.

Pounse HUB

A central space for schools to invite students and employers, facilitating connections and talent showcasing.

Verified Experiences

Adds credibility to profiles through verification from teachers, managers, or peers, which contributes to a profile score.

Quantified Skills

Provides context and credibility to skills by including a score that reflects application and certification.

Broadcast Messaging

Enables communication within the platform to engage with talent pools.

Additional features

Talent Showcase

Allows users to present their skills and experiences in a rich, contextual format.

Skills Gap Identification

Helps talent pool managers identify missing skills within their groups.

Auto / Human Coaching

Provides tools for providing feedback and coaching to job seekers.

Experience Storytelling

Frames jobs, education, projects, and career gaps as a clear, relevant story for hiring managers.

Pricing

Free trial
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Monthly plans

Pilot
USD 0/mo
flat rate · billed monthly
  • Ideal for a Pilot Program
Source: vendor pricing page →

Countries & Languages

Countries served
1
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD

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