crooton vs Jobvite

Precision Marketing Beats Broad Suites

Jobvite provides ATS and CRM functionality, while crooton specialises in driving passive candidate discovery and real-world engagement.

Who this comparison is for

Recruitment teams that already have an ATS but need better candidate attraction and employer brand visibility.

Use cases where crooton excels

Typical decision makers include:

Passive talent outreach

Competitive hiring markets

Employer brand campaigns

Typical outcomes clients see

Common challenges for modern organisations:

Passive candidates who don't respond to traditional job boards

Low quality applications despite high spend

Fragmented media strategies with limited candidate visibility

Pressure to build stronger employer brands without huge internal teams

Why recruitment marketing matters

Recruitment today is no longer about posting jobs and hoping for applicants. Organisations need smarter, data-driven outreach that targets the right people at the right time - whether they�re actively job hunting or casually browsing. crooton�s approach turns brand awareness into measurable candidate engagement, ensuring your hiring goals are met with both speed and quality.

How crooton and Jobvite compare

Capability
crooton
Jobvite
Targeting approach
AI-supported targeting combined with digital and real-world location-based channels, including geofencing, social, programmatic display, digital out-of-home, audio, and local media — designed to reach candidates across the environments they move through.
Recruitment marketing and targeting primarily through CRM, email, and digital channels.
Media reach
Multi-channel approach spanning digital, geofencing, outdoor, audio, and social media.
Digital recruitment marketing channels tied to ATS and CRM workflows.
Human support
AI plus dedicated strategic teams optimise campaigns with real hiring outcomes in mind.
Customer support and services focused on platform adoption and workflow optimisation.
Passive candidate engagement
High-impact geofencing and real-world placements extend digital campaigns into physical environments to engage passive talent.
Passive engagement primarily through CRM nurturing and digital advertising.
Creative development
Custom creative development aligned to employer brand, role requirements, and audience context.
Platform-based creative tools and employer brand assets.
Campaign management
Managed service options including execution, optimisation, and optional pre-screening and workflow support.
Campaign management within ATS and CRM-driven recruitment workflows.
ATS / workflow integration
Flexible, integrates alongside existing ATS systems.
Native ATS, CRM, and analytics integration.

Real-world targeting that reaches candidates where they actually are

crooton’s GeoHire™ location-based recruitment marketing goes beyond digital screens and places your message in the real world – from targeted geofencing near competitors and campuses to outdoor and local media. This approach creates multiple touchpoints with talent, making candidate journeys more memorable and effective.

Multi-channel media for deeper brand impact

crooton integrates digital, local media, geofencing, and audio channels into unified campaigns that raise employer brand visibility and drive applications.

Strategic support + outcome focus

With crooton’s fully managed service option, your team gets dedicated strategy, optimisation, and candidate handling wrapped into one service. crooton’s experts ensure campaigns are tuned for real hiring outcomes, not just impressions.

Quality candidates + lower waste

crooton’s hybrid approach – intelligence + human insight – means media spend is directed where it matters with continuous strategic refinement. This leads to better candidate quality and ROI over time.

Use cases where crooton excels

Passive Talent Outreach: Target candidates who aren’t actively searching but are open to new opportunities.

Employer Brand Campaigns: Build awareness across multiple touchpoints that reinforce your organisation’s value propositions.

Large-Scale or Competitive Hiring: When roles are hard to fill or competition for talent is high, crooton’s methodology gives you an edge.

Typical outcomes clients see

Higher visibility among passive candidates through real-world and digital channels.

More strategic campaign optimisation with human expertise.

Stronger employer brand presence that translates into quality applicants.

FAQs

How quickly can crooton start delivering results?

crooton campaigns begin with audience strategy and can launch within weeks, with optimization driving better results over time.

Can crooton work with our ATS?

Yes - crooton can align with your existing ATS and workflows to support hiring outcomes without disruption.

Is location-based targeting really effective?

Yes – real-world touchpoints extend reach beyond job boards and digital ads, making your campaigns more visible to passive and active talent alike.

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