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.
2 minutes. No spam. Verified SMEs only.
- Verified employers only
- Seasonal roles welcome
- Hyper-local matches
- Inclusive by design
Founding Partners
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We're inviting 100 local SMEs to shape inyourroots®.
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Founding Partner Invite
Be one of the first 100 Founding Partners
- Lifetime pricing lock
- First access to matched shortlists
- Help shape what we build next
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No payment today. Takes 2 minutes.
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.
Request employer accessThe 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.
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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 Matching method 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 | Included starting 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®
Included
starting from £495/year
Hidden costs
Indeed
Clicks add up
inyourroots®
None
Value for SMEs
Indeed
inyourroots®
Built for SMEs
How it works
A simple four-step flow, built for real SMEs, from first shortlist to repeat hires.
- 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
MTWTFSS15161718192021Interview invite ready
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.
- 4
Pipeline trend
Q1Q2Q3Q4Repeat hires
+31%
Step 4
Build your local pipeline
Turn one good hire into a steadier local pipeline, with stronger repeat hiring and less churn over time.
Pricing
Simple, fair pricing. Built for SMEs.
Pick a tier, see what you get, and request access in under 2 minutes.
No payment today. We’ll verify your business before you go live.
Annual pricing. No setup fees.
GrowthRecommended
£995
Priority placement, shortlist support.
Best for: growing SMEs hiring regularly.
More visibility, more room to post, and less time sifting through the wrong applicants.
- Featured placement in search
- 8 job posts per year at launch
- 6 candidate shortlists per year
Next step: quick access form
We’ll follow up with the right next steps for your business.
Request Growth accessOpens the access form with this tier selected. No payment today.
Verified local SMEs only. Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk first.
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.
We'll confirm by email within 24 hours.
Next step
Choose your tier, then tell us where to reach you.
From Free Directory to Founding Partner, you can register your interest now and we'll follow up with the right next steps.
Free DirectoryStarterGrowthFounding Partner
Step 01
Choose the tier that fits your business
Step 02
Share your business name, email, and postcode or region
Step 03
No payment today, just register your interest in one quick popup
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