For job seekers
Your career, our commitment.
Open roles across the United States and Canada, a specialist recruiter in your corner, and a transparent pay range on every posting — free for you, always.
The Harbor promise
You will never pay us. Ever.
Our service is 100% free for job seekers — no fees, ever. We will never ask you for payment, gift cards, banking details, or to cash a check.
Fraud alert: If someone claiming to be a Harbor recruiter does, it's a scam — report it to us at fraud@harborrecruitment.com.
What you get
What we do for you
A recruiter isn't a job board. Here's what working with Harbor actually includes — at no cost to you.
A recruiter who knows your market
You're matched with a specialist who places people in your field every week — someone who knows which companies are hiring, what they pay, and which teams are worth joining.
Resume & LinkedIn feedback
Honest, specific feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile before anything goes to an employer — what to cut, what to quantify, and what recruiters actually read.
Interview prep for every round
Before each interview you'll know who you're meeting, what they're likely to ask, and how past candidates have won the room. No walking in cold.
Pay guidance with real numbers
Every posting on our board shows a transparent pay range, and your recruiter will tell you where your experience lands within it — and how to negotiate from there.
Support through your first 90 days
We don't disappear after you sign. Your recruiter checks in through your first 90 days on the job to make sure the role is what we all said it would be.
Contract with Harbor
Real benefits for W-2 contractors
On contract assignments you're a W-2 employee of Harbor — not a 1099 freelancer left to fend for yourself.
Medical, dental & vision
Eligible W-2 contractors can enroll in health coverage while on assignment — you don't have to give up benefits to do contract work.
401(k) with match (US)
US contractors can contribute to a 401(k) with matching from Harbor, so retirement savings keep growing between and during assignments.
RRSP matching (Canada)
Canadian contractors get RRSP matching, with full source deductions handled correctly on every paycheque.
Weekly pay
You're paid every week — not at the end of the month — with taxes withheld like any other W-2 paycheck.
Eligibility timelines vary by assignment and are confirmed in writing with every offer — your recruiter walks you through enrollment during onboarding.
How it works
From resume to day one
Four steps, one recruiter, and clear guidance to help you navigate every decision along the way.
Upload your resume
Five minutes, one form. A real recruiter — not a bot — reviews every submission and reaches out when there's a genuine match for your skills and goals.
Get matched by a recruiter
You'll talk with a specialist in your field about what you want next: pay, work mode, growth. They only send you roles that clear your bar.
Interview with employers
We handle the scheduling and prep you before every round, then debrief with you and the employer afterward so you always know where you stand.
Accept the offer & start
Your recruiter helps you weigh the offer, negotiate where there's room, and plan a clean exit from your current role before day one.
We check in through your first 90 days.
Explore
Jobs by category
Ten practice areas across the US and Canada — pick yours and see what's open today.
Success stories
People we've placed
Real placements, real timelines — here's how the process felt from the candidate's side.
“I uploaded my resume on a Tuesday and had two interviews lined up by Friday. My recruiter knew the Chicago market cold — the range she quoted me was exactly what the offer came in at.”
Free resources
Level up your search
Guides written by our recruiters — starting with what your next role should actually pay.
2026 Salary Guide: What Top Roles Pay in the US & Canada
Base pay ranges for 10 in-demand roles across the US and Canada, built from our placement data — plus how to read the numbers and three ways to negotiate from them.
6 min readCareer AdviceHow to Beat the ATS: Resume Tips That Actually Work in 2026
Most resumes get screened by software before a recruiter ever sees them. Here is how parsing and AI screening really work this year, plus the five fixes that get your resume through.
5 min readInterview & OffersHow to Negotiate a Job Offer — Scripts Included
The first number is rarely the final number. Here's where offers actually flex, the 24-hour move that opens the door, and three word-for-word scripts you can send tonight.
5 min readReady for what’s next?
Whether you’re making your next career move or building your next team, a real person at Harbor is ready to help — usually within one business day.