We understand that searching and applying for jobs is one of the most complex and stressful things. That's why at Apply4U, we've built a business that puts you at the heart of what we do. We've done this by creating an easy and intuitive platform, and the best thing! Our trained experts are ready to start applying 4U. 
We're bigger than ever and we're still continuing to grow. We're supporting over 360,000 active daily users, over 20,000 new registrations a month and over a million searchable profiles!
Whether you're looking for work, to recruit or just want to network and excel in your career - our platform is perfect for you.
The world has been shifting towards AI and automated processes. Over the last decade, the development team have been hard at work creating our “Human like” Technology, Humatec. She automatically finds users exactly what they're looking for.
Bringing together artificial and human intelligence to search the crowded market and deliver back the quality results is what users are seeking.
- Early 2018
We began introducing our pre-screened / verified profiles to help job seekers stand out from the crowd and for employers to find quality candidates. And guess what? It's now one of our main and much-loved features, enabling people to get noticed and find quality in the noise that surrounds the recruitment industry.
- Early 2016/2017
After the rebranding, we became much more recognized - our methodology and platform delivered a unique way of job searching for candidates and recruiting for recruiters. During this time, we launched our Apply4U subscription services for both candidates and recruiters.
Our launch was so successful that we were invited by UCFB to present a Job Search Seminar at Wembley Stadium.
- Early 2015
After many years, the market was finally changing and shifting towards the Apply4U wayfinding jobs for the best talent.
As we mentioned, our founder has always been a forward thinker, so he began rebranding of Apply4U, improving its design and functionality of the job site.
As the London Olympics 2012 was nearing closer, Apply4U was selected as a preferred recruitment partner for the staffing of the event. But it didn’t stop there!
We were then nominated for and won 12 “Best for Recruitment” Awards including Gold Award for “Best National Jobsite 2013/14” along with specialist industry recruitment.
Our initial website and concept were officially launched in 2009 in collaboration with Tre Azam from the BBC's The Apprentice - Series 3. Tre took a keen interest in Apply4U and helped with our rebranding.
Our team grew, our business grew and most importantly, our client base grew! Some of our clients included The Guardian, CareerBuilder, Charterhouse, Robert half and many more recruitment agencies. We grew so much that we were approached by Venture Capitalist, owned by James Caan from Dragon’s Den.
- Early 2008
Everyone remembers the 2008 recession and financial crisis and of course, the first sector it hit was the recruitment sector. Companies made hundreds of redundancies and everyone was looking for a job but there were no jobs available.
Fortunately for us, our founder was always forward-thinking and always planning ahead, foreseeing what's to come allowing Apply4U to remain firm and continue to grow (let's hope this doesn't go to his head).
A groundbreaking idea sparked in Irfaan Hussain's mind: what if we turned the recruitment process on its head? Instead of candidates searching for jobs, what if we found jobs tailored for the best candidates?
Irfaan identified a gap between recruitment agencies and job boards - one would focus on quality but charged a huge agency fee whilst the other would focus on quantity and be cheaper but be a lot more time-consuming and not guaranteed to deliver - inevitably, technology was used to bridge this gap!
Irfaan Hussain, a Computer Science graduate from the University of London, transitioned into recruitment at Totaljobs Group, securing clients like Atkins, Orange, PIPC, IDT, T-Mobile, and Egg.
Headhunted by CareerBuilder, he became the UK's first employee, playing a key role in building the recruitment solution and bringing on FTSE clients including Accenture, Bupa, Bloomberg, Network Rail, Unilever, AXA, and Abbey.
Huma tirelessly scours internal and external databases for the perfect match based on your preferences.
What sets Huma apart is her ability to learn and adapt, continuously improving recommendations with your feedback.
Curious to know more about the magic behind Humatec?
Explore Our Technology!We aim to become one of the leaders in providing the most helpful job search, recruitment and networking platform worldwide.
Create a win-win situation where employers don't pay a fortune for quality candidates and job seekers can easily find a job.
We're small enough to care but big enough to create an impact. Our passion, enthusiasm and integrity dictate us to be honest, transparent and helpful in all that we do.
At Apply4U, we position ourselves as the perfect balance between traditional recruitment agencies and standard job sites.
Imagine experiencing the personalised service of a recruitment agency coupled with the extensive reach and affordability of a job board - that's precisely what sets us apart.
There's only one thing more precious than your time and that's how you spend it. At Apply4U, avoid the noise and get relevant results instantly! And without HumaTec, most of the work is lifted off your shoulders giving you time to focus on the more important things.
At Apply4U, there are no placement fees. We operate as an agency but charge as a job portal!
Our expert recruiters are on hand to help you with your search for jobs or candidates at any time. Simply give us a call on 0330 175 8370!
Gain a competitive edge by accessing pre-screened profiles on Apply4U. For clients, this means informed decisions without the hassle of downloading CVs and for candidates, increased visibility to potential employers.
As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. Here are our trusted partners that have helped the Apply4U platform come to life.
Since 2007, Apply4U has become the trusted recruitment partner to UK's leading Employers and Recruitment Agencies. Having been recognised and awarded for recruitment expertise across several sectors, we thank you all for your support, trust and friendship.
The good buzz from our happy customers is making our ears ring and we just had to share some of our favourite success stories from trusted individuals, employers, recruitment agencies & users of Apply4U.
Our people are our most valuable assets. Our success starts with your success! Without you, we wouldn't have made it this far. Interested in joining the family?
View VacanciesEvery year, alongside campaigning & fundraising, we donate 2.5% of our profit towards good causes and reputable charities. Last year we choose The East Africa Appeal; a form of an international relief and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world's poorest people. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, they promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender.
Thank you for using Apply4U.co.uk which has enabled us to support such a worthy cause. I once read, “Whoever saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind.” Thank you for helping us raise money to donate towards worthy causes. May our success continue, so we can give back even more!
Economy Tribune, a magazine that offers B2B national and international company news, named us: "The future of professional Recruitment - Apply4U.co.uk has revolutionised the way of recruiting qualified candidates for its customers." and also recognised Apply4U.co.uk as a place where “both job seekers and employers can connect directly with each other”.
Welcome to The Helpful Foundation, a charitable project by Apply4U.
At the core of Apply4U's values is being helpful. This is not only to help within the recruitment market but also charity work wherever we can help the most.
Every year, alongside campaigning & fundraising, we donate at least 2.5% of our profits towards good causes and charitable work.
For years, we had been giving to reputable charities but couldn't see any signs of positive change from the money that we'd donated nor did we ever feel the emotional impact of helping someone through our donations.
This made us think, how could we make an appreciable difference?
That's what inspired “The Helpful Foundation”, a non-profit organization started by Apply4U working towards alleviating the poverty crisis in Pakistan & helping those long-term unemployed back into work in the UK.
We've already helped 1000+ families living in poverty through our ration bag project, providing monthly food rations of the most basic necessities that some can't access themselves and our clean water project, setting up RO water filtration plants where clean drinking water is not abundantly available.
We're hoping to continue these efforts and welcome your donations and ongoing support.
Donate here
Our ambition to do good for others and to be HELPFUL is a core value of our company, allowing us to connect with our communities and give something back.
Join us on this journey - if you know anyone that needs our help in getting back into work or you've just visited someone / somewhere that could do with our help, we would love to hear from you or them. Read out more about our poroject.
Learn more about what we do and find out how you can get involved by clicking Gofundme.
