Agency vs Nevajobs: an indicative cost comparison for ski season
Illustrative comparison of typical agency fees and unlock credits. Figures are indicative — not a market study or audited results.
In peak season every dropout costs shifts, reputation and room nights. The question isn’t only ‘platform or agency’: it’s how much you pay per usable candidate and how fast they arrive. Here’s a realistic breakdown for mountain HR.
What seasonal agencies often charge
- Flat fee per head (often €800–1,500) or % of salary.
- Limited replacements or fine print after week one.
- Little control over video or cultural fit before you pay.
- Dependency on the agency pipeline if you need another seat in February.
Nevajobs model: post free, pay to unlock
You publish at no cost, filter with AI match and spend credits only when you open contact. A hotel unlocking 15–20 well-filtered profiles often spends a fraction of a single agency fee — and reuses the same process for the next dropout.
Hidden cost: time and churn
- Fast agency but poor fit → churn in two weeks + a second fee.
- Random unlocks on Nevajobs → same problem; use >75% match and video.
- Emergency Radar: one-off cost for critical gaps, not the whole roster.
- Badly explained staff house multiplies cost on any channel.
When an agency still makes sense
Extreme volume with zero internal capacity, or very niche profiles with a 48h deadline and no local candidates. Even then, many teams mix: agency for 2–3 critical roles and Nevajobs for the rest of staff.
Practical budget rule
- Set a credit cap per department before season opens.
- One listing per role (not ‘we need staff’) to raise match quality.
- Measure cost per signed contract, not per CV viewed.
- Compare that number to your last agency invoice — usually enough to decide.
Want budget control without losing speed? Post at /empresas, turn on AI match and spend credits only on profiles that already fit.