Your personal agent, not an auction
Stop waiting for employers to find you in a marketplace. Get an AI talent agent that actively represents you.
Clera represents your interests and finds opportunities. Hired puts you in a marketplace where employers bid.
Feature Comparison
See how Clera stacks up against Hired
| Feature | Clera | Hired |
|---|---|---|
| AI-powered personal matching | ||
| Direct intros to founders | ||
| Candidate-first model | ||
| Free for candidates | ||
| Personalized interview prep | ||
| VC-backed startup focus | ||
| Salary transparency | ||
| Interview requests from employers | N/A | |
| Career coaching | ||
| Company culture insights | ||
| No auction dynamics | ||
| Control over your narrative |
Talent Agent vs Marketplace
Two fundamentally different approaches to job search
Clera
AI agent represents you
Clera works on your behalf, learning your goals and proactively finding opportunities that match.
You control the narrative
When you're introduced to a company, it's with context about why you're a great fit-on your terms.
Direct founder access
Get warm introductions to decision-makers, not cold interview requests from recruiters.
With Clera, you're represented by an agent. With Hired, you're a product in a marketplace.
Hired
Marketplace model
You create a profile and wait for companies to find and bid on you-passive by design.
Employer-initiated contact
Companies browse profiles and send interview requests. You respond to their interest, not vice versa.
Auction dynamics
Multiple companies may bid on you, creating a marketplace negotiation dynamic.
Company Focus
The types of opportunities you'll find
Clera
VC-backed startups exclusively
Every company is vetted and backed by investors like a16z, Index, Y Combinator, and Sequoia.
High-growth environments
Focus on startups that are scaling rapidly with strong fundamentals.
Founder-level access
Many introductions are directly to founders and C-level executives.
Hired
Broad tech company mix
Includes startups, mid-size companies, and enterprises-wide variety of company types.
Variable company quality
Some well-funded startups, some established companies, quality varies.
Recruiter contact typical
Interview requests often come from HR or recruiting teams, not founders.
Who Should Choose What?
Find the right fit for your job search needs
Choose Clera if you...
Want representation, not a marketplace
You prefer having an agent advocate for you over being browsed in a catalog.
Targeting VC-backed startups
You specifically want roles at well-funded, high-growth companies.
Prefer proactive job search
You want opportunities found and brought to you, not to wait passively.
Value direct founder access
You want introductions to decision-makers, not recruiter-mediated contact.
Choose Hired if you...
Enjoy the auction dynamic
You like having multiple companies compete for your attention with offers.
Open to enterprise roles
You want to consider large tech companies alongside startups.
Prefer passive job search
You want to create a profile once and let companies come to you.
Hired may be right for some, but most startup job seekers prefer Clera.
Clera vs Hired: Common Questions
Everything you need to know about making the switch
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