We match candidates on strengths, values, industry interest, fit, and role direction, not just keywords on a CV. You also see why someone has been matched, so it is clearer and faster to decide who to speak to.
hire on fit, not history
Stop losing great peoplebefore you've even met them.
From Saturday shifts to summer cover, meet young people who actually want to be in your industry. Local talent matched on strengths, values, and industry interest, not CVs.
Free to list. ~2 minutes. No spam. Verified SMEs only.
- Verified employers only
- Seasonal roles welcome
- Hyper-local matches
- Inclusive by design
The problem is not a lack of talent.
Hiring is expensive, slow, and full of guesswork when all you see is a CV.
Traditional job boards show you paper, not people. Good local talent gets filtered out before you have even had a conversation.
The talent is there. It just can't find you.
List your business freeThe solution
Find talent that grows with you
Skip the CVs. Match with young people based on their strengths, work style, and potential, not their experience.
Swipe through
One card at a time, same detail.
Comparison
A different kind of matching for entry-level hiring.
Less keyword filtering, more strengths, values, and readiness.
 Broad board |  CV-led search | Platform comparison Compare each platform side by side. |  Profile-led |  Built for SMEs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Volume unfiltered | AI shortlisted | Self-selected | Strengths + experience | |
None | None | None | Values + strengths | |
Keyword filters | AI vector matching | Profile + network | Role readiness + cultural fit | |
£5-15/click | 8% of salary | From £350/mo | Free to list paid tiers from £495/year | |
Clicks add up | % can be high | Premium needed | None | |
Built for SMEs |
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How does Indeed compare?
Pre-screened
Indeed
Volume unfiltered
inyourroots®
Strengths + experience
Culture fit signal
Indeed
None
inyourroots®
Values + strengths
Matching method
Indeed
Keyword filters
inyourroots®
Role readiness
+ cultural fit
Job post cost
Indeed
£5-15/click
inyourroots®
Free to list
paid tiers from £495/year
Hidden costs
Indeed
Clicks add up
inyourroots®
None
Value for SMEs
Indeed
inyourroots®
Built for SMEs
How it works
A simple three-step flow, built for real SMEs, from first shortlist to hire.
- 1
Role brief
Role
Seasonal front-of-house
Values
Reliable, calm
Area
Chelmsford
Step 1
Tell us who you're hiring for
Tell us the role type, values, team vibe, and location, without a long form. Part-time, weekend, seasonal, temp, and work experience all fit here.
- 2
Shortlist
Profile 1
ReliablePeople-firstProfile 2
Calm under pressureTeam-firstStep 2
Get a shortlist
See matched profiles with strengths, work style, and a quick intro, so the best local fits appear first instead of a noisy inbox.
- 3
Interview week
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Two best-fit profiles, one clear slot, one simpler route to an offer.
Step 3
Meet and hire
Move into interviews with a clearer sense of how each person might work in your team, then make offers based on fit, not history.
Membership
Free to join. Upgrade when you're hiring.
Start free and explore the directory. When you’re ready to post roles and get matched shortlists, upgrade anytime.
Directory Listing
Get visible to local young people. Free.
Best for: any employer who wants to explore before committing.
Free
Your basic listing reaches local talent across Essex, Herts & Suffolk. Upgrade anytime when you’re ready to post roles and get shortlists.
- Basic directory listing
- Visible to local young people
- Upgrade anytime, no lock-in
Get started in ~2 minutes
Create your free listing and start showing up to local young people in Essex, Herts & Suffolk.
Get listed freeNo card required. Verified local SMEs only.
Founding Partner
Limited to first 100 businesses
Be first in the directory. Lock in your price for life.
Founding Partners get unlimited job posts, priority placement, and founder co-design input — plus your price is locked in for life, no matter what. First 100 local SMEs only.
- Unlimited job posts per year
- Lifetime price lock (never pay more)
- Priority placement in search
- Founder access and co-design input
- Featured on Founding Partners wall
Claim your Founding Partner place
~2 minutes to apply
Annual price
£1,695
(locked for life)
Questions? We've got answers.
We are building a hyper-local pipeline, not a one-off post-and-pray board. If supply is quieter in your area or sector, we use that signal to improve matching and prioritise who we surface next.
Yes. The paid tiers are built to support multiple roles, with more visibility and flexibility as you move up the plans.
Yes. inyourroots® supports part-time, weekend, seasonal, temp, and short contracts.
You can cancel anytime. We keep pricing clear and fair, with no hidden extras or long-contract surprises.
Yes. We verify employers before going live, moderate the platform carefully, and never sell your data.
Sign up takes a couple of minutes. We’ll then confirm your employer account by email within 24 hours, usually sooner, so you can start setting up your profile.
Start building your local talent pipeline today.
Free to list. Get visible to local young people in Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, then upgrade anytime.
Your data is safe. We'll never sell it. Every employer is verified before going live.