How freelancers are monetized by job boards without their knowledge

Did you know that your CV is an asset generating money… but not for you? Today, recruitment platforms and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) exploit freelancers' data to monetize recruiters. However, most freelancers remain unaware of this mechanism.

In this article, we will decrypt how these platforms use your data and why it's time to take control.

How recruitment platforms monetize freelancers' data

Job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, Malt, etc.) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) collect, store, and sell freelancers' information to recruiters. Here's how it works:

You upload your CV or complete your profile on a platform. Your information is then stored in a database.
Companies pay to access these databases and view CVs. They can buy subscriptions, pay on demand, or even bid on specific profiles using matching algorithms.
You don't know who views your profile or how it's used.

Revenue generated by your CV (without you being paid)

Recruitment platforms generate millions of euros in revenue from candidate profiles. Here are some common economic models:

Subscriptions : Companies pay a monthly subscription to access the freelancers' database.
Pay-per-view : Some platforms charge recruiters for each profile or CV download.
Data resale : Job boards can sell your information to recruitment agencies or other companies looking for talents.
Targeted ads : Your data can also be used to target employment or training ads.

In short, your freelance profile is a source of revenue… but you don't get paid.

Why this model is unjust for freelancers?

The main problem with this system is that it profits only the platforms, without equitable redistribution.

Lack of transparency : You don't know how many times your CV has been viewed.
No compensation : Your CV generates value, but you receive no share of the revenue.
Limited control over your data : You can't know who views your information or prevent some recruiters from accessing it.

Wouldn't it be more just to pay you every time your CV is used?

Solution: a platform that rewards freelancers

At transhumance., we propose a completely new and fair approach :

Transparency : You know exactly who views your profile.
Equitable compensation : You earn money every time a recruiter downloads your CV or uses your data.
Control over your information : You decide which companies can view your profile.

Imagine a model where you earn money every time a recruiter shows interest in your profile… That's what we're building.

Conclusion

Today, your professional information is already monetized by third parties.
But thanks to solutions like transhumance., it's finally possible to reverse the trend and give power back to freelancers.

Don't let your data work for others for free.
Take control and monetize your CV today!