Elon Musk Revolutionizing Talent Sourcing Through 'Job Search' Feature on X, But It Doesn’t Offer Much

By Staff Reporter

Nov 18, 2023 09:56 AM EST

Platform X, formerly Twitter, released a job search tool called "XHiring" on November 17, promising listings for tech roles. In its beta phase, it is mainly populated with jobs from Elon Musk's companies, including Roles at Tesla, SpaceX, and Starlink. Some tech startups, along with larger companies like Peloton and Netflix, are thrown in the mix, too.

The "Apply now" button simply takes you externally to the listing company's application page. The company has also been testing "job cards," where openings can be cross-posted on X feeds to generate more views.

A Game-Changing Feature

According to Tech World DNA, this new app has also grown to be a job-hunting platform.

Currently, in its Beta phase, verified organizations can post critical job roles through the platform and reach job hunters organically across the internet for a $1000 subscription per month.

A game-changer for job seekers and employers, X is a great leap for talent sourcing.

Fundamentally, XHiring is grounded in the idea of empowering verified organizations. Companies verified and accepted into the beta testing program can now post job openings directly on their X profiles. This streamlines the hiring process - bypassing job boards, etc. - and results in greater transparency and credibility. For job seekers, that means access to verified job opportunities from reputable companies.

XHiring isn't just about job listings. It seamlessly integrates with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and XML feeds. This allows organizations to import job data directly into XHiring, simplifying the process of posting and managing job listings.

To access the XHiring feature, an account must be verified according to platform guidelines. While this status comes with numerous privileges, X also charges a hefty subscription of $1,000 per month. This may sound steep, but organizations that make it work could slash their recruitment media budget. From X's perspective, the subscription fee ensures that only serious and legitimate organizations leverage XHiring, maintaining the quality of job listings and enhancing the experience for job seekers.

Enhanced Job Search and Filtering

For job seekers, XHiring promises a more targeted job search experience. With vacancies listed directly on Company X profiles, candidates can search for positions using keywords, location filters, and other criteria. Job seekers are empowered to find opportunities that align with their skills and career goals. It also means that job listings are seen by a highly relevant audience, increasing the chances of finding those dream candidates.

XHiring allows candidates to apply for positions directly on the platform - no visits to external websites no complex application process. Once a candidate applies, potential employers can reach out to them through X, creating a seamless and efficient communication channel. And it can be used throughout the hiring process, meaning a better candidate and recruiter experience.

XHiring is currently in beta, which means a limited number of users are testing it. During this period, feedback is gathered, issues are ironed out, and refinements are made to ensure that the product meets both employer's and job seekers' expectations.

A general release of XHiring is expected soon, bringing this incredible job feature to a broader audience.

Data Gathering

In its bare-bone phase, Musk's supposed to be an "everyday" app is quietly gathering data from the formerly known Twitter platform to boost it. In August, the platform began expanding the types of data it gathers on users, such as biometric information, employment history, and educational background.

This way, users whose data had been collected can be shared with verified potential recruiters. Controversially, critics also speculate that the real aim of Musk piloting a program to get users to pay $1 was to discreetly gain credit card data, which could boost Musk's ambition to add financial services onto the platform.

Twitter No Longer Exist

To recall, Elon Musk tweeted 'X' in April, leaving the netizens wondering what it was all about. Twitter was an "accelerant to creating X, the everything app," Musk said.

Twitter announced that it has merged with the "everything app" called "X," owned by Elon Musk. It has long been believed that Musk, who runs the social media platform, has been interested in creating an application that could offer comprehensive features that cover networking to jobs, news to payments, and so much more.