Why we built a free ATS for recruiters, with a Giig interview pipeline and candidate notes

Free ATS for Recruiters: Why We Built One (and What’s the Catch?)

A free ATS for recruiters lets you store candidates and track jobs without a subscription. Here's why we built Giig's, and the honest catch.

Candidate Source

Job Board Discount: Candidate Source and Giig Hire Integration

Finding good candidates isn’t easy, and it definitely isn’t getting any cheaper. Between rising job board costs and low application rates, it’s never been more important to make every penny work harder. That’s why we’re buzzing to share this one.

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Pay As You Go Job Ads: The Benefits of Job Boards Without The Commitment!

Starting a recruitment agency is mental… You’ve got to build your candidate database, hunt for clients, manage your pipeline, and somehow find time to actually place people. And then there’s the job boards. Oh, the job boards… Most of them

TEAM Network

Why Join the TEAM Network: Perfect for Solo Recruiters and Small Agency Owners

Running a recruitment business on your own or with a small team can feel like riding a rollercoaster solo. One minute you’re celebrating a big client win, the next you’re deep in spreadsheets, juggling marketing, candidate sourcing, and wondering if

This is update number 1 for Giig Hire's Free Recruitment CRM. This is the first in a new series of blogs that talks about the product updates and what's coming soon.

Free Recruitment CRM  — Product Update 1–2025 

I’ve decided that this year, I’m going to start blogging about the journey/improvements we’re making to the Giig Hire platform.  Just over 2 years ago we decided to start building a Free Forever Recruitment ATS/CRM for Solo & Freelance Recruiters.

How to Choose Recruitment Automation Software?

Recruiting is tough. One minute, you’re drowning in CVs; the next, you’re scrambling to schedule interviews while keeping candidates engaged and hiring managers happy. Sound familiar? Recruitment automation software is a great solution but with so many options out there,

Best Chrome Extensions for Recruiters

The 5 Best Chrome Extensions for Recruiters

As a recruiter, you’re always juggling multiple tasks, from sourcing candidates to scheduling interviews. Chrome extensions can be a game-changer, streamlining your workflow and boosting your efficiency. In this article, we showcase 5 of the best Chrome extensions for recruiters

How To Create A Free Careers Page Using Giig Hire's Free Forever Recruitment Platform

Create A Free Careers Page In 3 Simple Steps!

Below are 3 simple steps you can follow to build your very own free careers page!  Throughout the remainder of this blog, I’m going to show you how you can get your hands on a ‘Free Forever’ recruitment platform that

Free job posting sites header with Indeed, Google for Jobs, Find a Job and careers page tiles

10 Best Free Job Posting Sites in 2026 (UK)

The best free job posting sites in the UK in 2026 are Indeed (three free jobs a month), Google for Jobs, LinkedIn (one free job at a time, but not for agencies), the government’s Find a Job service, and your

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How to Sell Retained Search (and Win More Retained Business)

To sell retained search, pitch it for roles where a bad or slow hire is expensive, talk about the client’s business problem rather than the vacancy, show them exactly how your search process works, and frame the upfront fee as