THIS ARTICLE IS FOR: ✅ Self-Serve
Stage: Trial / Onboarding / Live
Owner: CS
Last updated: 2026-01-20
TL;DR
The Hiring Filter segments companies by whether they have active job postings.
You can select Hiring or Not Hiring, nothing more complex than that.
Hiring = growth, new budgets, and urgency.
Not Hiring = stability, efficiency, and cost-conscious decisions.
Always combine this filter with others for best results.
When you’d use this / Why it matters
Hiring activity is one of the strongest real-world signals of company momentum.
Companies that are hiring are usually growing, scaling teams, and unlocking new budgets, while companies not hiring are often focused on efficiency and cost control.
The Hiring Filter lets you quickly segment companies based on growth intent.
Step-by-step: How to use the Hiring Filter
Go to Search → Filters in ListKit.
Find the Hiring filter.
Select one option:
Hiring → shows companies with active job postings
Not Hiring → shows companies with no active job postings
Apply your remaining filters (industry, size, titles, keywords, etc.).
Run your search.
Hiring status is determined using publicly available job listings and hiring signals.
What the Hiring Filter actually tells you
Hiring = Yes
Often indicates:
Company growth or expansion
New or unlocked budgets
Teams scaling quickly
Operational strain and new pain points
Best for:
Recruiting & staffing agencies
HR software and tools
Sales enablement platforms
Marketing and lead generation agencies
Consultants helping companies scale
Workflow, operations, and automation tools
Hiring = No
Often indicates:
Stable or mature businesses
Fixed team sizes
Cost-conscious decision-making
Focus on efficiency over expansion
Best for:
Automation and efficiency tools
Cost-cutting solutions
Financial optimization services
Process improvement SaaS
SMB-focused agencies
Local or service-based businesses
Example use cases
Example 1: Recruiting agency
Filter: Hiring = Yes
Target: Companies hiring software engineers
Result:
✅ Immediate need
✅ High buying intent
✅ Clear alignment with offer
Example 2: HR software
Filter: Hiring = Yes
Target: Companies expanding headcount
Result:
✅ HR teams under pressure
✅ Strong onboarding and compliance pain points
Example 3: Marketing or growth agency
Filter: Hiring = Yes
Insight: Companies hiring marketing roles are often understaffed or scaling fast
Result:
✅ Strong outbound angle
✅ High openness to outsourcing
Example 4: B2B SaaS targeting growth companies
Filter: Hiring = Yes
Combine with:
Funding filters
Company size: 11–500
SaaS industry
Result:
✅ High-intent, fast-moving prospects
Example 5: Automation or efficiency tool
Filter: Hiring = No
Target: Companies avoiding headcount expansion
Result:
✅ Ideal fit for automation, outsourcing, or optimization offers
Expected outcome
You should now see companies segmented by growth momentum, making it easier to align your outbound message with real buying intent.
Troubleshooting / FAQs
Q: Is the Hiring Filter enough on its own?
No. Always pair it with industry, keywords, company size, funding, or job titles.
Q: How accurate is hiring data?
Hiring status is based on public job postings and signals, which is highly reliable but not perfect.
Q: Can I combine Hiring with Job Titles?
Yes. This is one of the most powerful combinations.
Example: Hiring = Yes + Head of Marketing often means that department is overwhelmed.
Q: What does Not Hiring usually signal?
Stability, efficiency focus, or cost control, not necessarily lack of interest.
Callouts
If ListKit runs campaigns for you (Managed Program)
What ListKit handles:
Using hiring signals to prioritize high-intent companies
Combining Hiring with funding, size, and ICP logic
What you should do:
Tell your account manager whether you want growth-stage or efficiency-focused companies
How to request changes:
Submit ICP updates through your account manager
If you use ListKit self-serve (DIY)
Steps in the product:
Search → Filters → Hiring
Choose Hiring or Not Hiring
Combine with industry, job titles, and keywords for precision
Final takeaway
The Hiring Filter is simple, but extremely powerful.
Hiring = growth, urgency, and new pain points
Not Hiring = stability, efficiency, and cost awareness
Use it to instantly segment companies by momentum, then layer in other filters to build high-performing, intent-driven lead lists.