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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Their easy-apply feature is one of the best I've seen, with an interface that keeps your profile from getting too cluttered. Applications go out fast, and the dashboard lets you keep track of whic... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've gotten better results through Otta than I have through any recruiter thus far. I started looking for work in Jan and stumbled across Otta. It's so great – I feel like the transparency is just nex... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I really liked the UX. Overall I felt I was consistently seeing listings that were aligned with my interests. Also, I liked that I could keep track of what I had applied to. Dislikes: - Many emplo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best job board to find your next gig in the tech industry. With an extremely easy-to-use platform, and an ongoing feed of carefully curated job openings, Otta helped me discover a large number of... See more

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  1. Employment Search Service
  2. Recruiter
  3. Recruitment Service

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At Welcome to the Jungle, we help you find your people. We offer a suite of tools, content and experiences that make recruitment more transparent, more human and less lonely. How? We help companies build their recruitment strategy and showcase their authentic employer brand, to attract, engage and retain the talent that just clicks. And we help candidates discover their future team with immersive job posts, that help them apply for the right roles for them - not just any roles. Jobs are important. But people are everything.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Nice idea, has some pain points, no positive application experiences so far

I've decided to give 2/5 since although the site is really nice, I've not had any positive application experiences so far, which is ultimately the main goal of the site.

Pros:
- The site has a stylish, simple UI that is nice to use.
- The personalised search is very useful.
- Job descriptions are very easy to read and understand.
- Key job details (e.g. tech stack & salary) are very easy to see from the job descriptions.

Areas for improvement:
- The personalised search is slightly painful to adjust, since you have to jump to a certain page of the search filters, update the values, then jump to the final page of the search in order to see the "Finish" button.
- There is currently no workflow for failed applications. I just have to "Remove" the applications from the "Applied" section of my dashboard, which then marks the jobs as "Seen", and doesn't track anywhere that I've been rejected from that application.
- Rejections are done via messages from the company, rather than an official rejection flow.
- Messages cannot be archived, making it hard to stay on top of inbox messages. It also makes it painful to look at your inbox when most of the messages/conversations are rejection messages.
- The default Otta application rejection message is very impersonal, and gives no real feedback to the applicant. I've applied to multiple jobs now where I've been sent back the same default Otta rejection response message of "Thanks for taking the time to apply to X. Unfortunately we have decided not to progress your application, as your application was not as strong as other candidates." - this hasn't helped me at all, and has left me feeling pretty demotivated about applying to any other roles via Otta, especially when the rejection message is almost immediate for an application that I've spent a long time personalising my application answers for.
- No feedback flow for users to give feedback to the app, hence I've had to share my thoughts on TrustPilot instead.

I am still really excited about Otta, but I've really found the rejection flow to be disappointing and demoralising.

July 27, 2023
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Reply from Welcome to the Jungle UK

Hi Harry, I'm sorry to hear you've had a disappointing experience.

You've made really good suggestions of product improvements for us to consider, so thank you for taking the time to share. In particular how we can make the journey less demoralising when getting rejected.

In terms of getting the default response from companies on Otta that "Unfortunately we have decided not to progress your application..." this is a solution we reached by working with many companies. The idea is to make it easy for companies to say something, instead of ghosting you.

I know it isn't the detail you want or deserve when being rejected for a role, but we felt it's better you hear something rather than nothing at all. With the volume of applications companies are receiving, companies are having to make these types of trade-offs. We're always working with companies on Otta to encourage them to respond with more detail. Ghosting is one of the frustrations of job search, and it's our mission to make job search less soul-crushing.

Wishing you the best with your search. If you have any future feedback, please feel free to email me on sam@otta.com

Sam

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to express my heartfelt…

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Otta team for their unwavering support throughout the past few years. Thanks to them, I have secured fantastic roles in tech companies on two separate occasions. Otta has been instrumental in my career growth, and without a doubt, I'll be returning to them when I'm back on the job market. Highly recommended!

July 21, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth It.

Love the platform and I can confidently say this site improved the way I look for jobs and landed me a new position after about 2 months of use. Thank you!

July 20, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest website to find jobs in Software Engineering and Data Sciences

Honest website to find jobs as Software Engineer.
It displays lot of useful information about the company you are matched with: glassdoor score, average response time, fundings.
Also the search settings are very configurable: technologies you like or do not want to work with, preferred fields, type of job (eg. Data Science, Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer), experience (intern, entry, senior, ..)

June 20, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleased with Otta

Loved my experience with Otta. Their job matches are always relevant and the choice of companies they work with is quite wide.

May 30, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Job setting with Otta

Otta really helped my job seeking right from CV building until receiving the Offer.
Truly speaking, it was like a personal guidance in CV building. I have extended my thanks to the company and people as a LinkedIn post as well. Kudos and you guys are doing great.. keep doing the job of make a difference among others !

Cheers,
Viji

May 30, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Job-Finding Companion

I recently had the pleasure of using Otta, an innovative job-finding platform that not only helped me navigate the daunting task of job hunting but also led me to the perfect job opportunity. Otta exceeded my expectations in every aspect, making the process efficient, personalized, and enjoyable.
First and foremost, Otta's user interface is clean, intuitive, and user-friendly. Navigating through the platform was a breeze, thanks to its well-organized sections and straightforward design. The seamless experience allowed me to focus on what truly mattered: finding the ideal job.
In conclusion, Otta is a game-changer in the job-finding landscape. With its intuitive interface, personalized recommendations, extensive job database, and valuable resources, Otta has proven to be an indispensable tool in my job search. Thanks to Otta, I landed my dream job and couldn't be happier with the experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Otta to anyone in search of their next career move.

May 26, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process for finding and applying…

The process for finding and applying for jobs on otta is really efficient. Very helpful that the tech stacks are shown as labels on each job, makes it easy to scan quickly if its the right job. The preference mechanics for filtering results was a little hit and miss for me but the tech stack I preferred was pretty rare to begin with. Overall, extremely useful and would definitely use again!

May 18, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor user experience.

They are aggregating jobs from external sources onto to their website now.

What that means for the user, is you fill out Otta' forms/application to be told you have to apply via the the clients website.. on 3 occasions (3 out of 3) this morning, i have had to redo entire applications due to this.

What would take 30 minutes has taken over an hour already.

May 17, 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use with great company insights

Great to have relevant opportunities, company insights and application support all in one place. Great user experience also being able to track progress of applications - albeit in many cases this requires some manual effort.

May 14, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use - get to the jobs you want, faster!

Otta is a great platform for job searchers. It’s easy to use and filter so that you see relevant job listings that hit your requirements. You get far more information on the position and the company than I have seen anywhere else! Applying through Otta is also a very smooth process. Having found my new job through Otta, I am very grateful, and love the fact Otta donate to your chosen charity as a congratulations!

February 16, 2023

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