Hey there, who are you?

Employer

Career-Seeker

I want a skilled career, not a lame job.

We don’t post jobs. We find people.

We don’t wait. While others post jobs and pray for the right people to show up, we go out and find them. We target. We engage. We bring the best to you—before they even start looking. If you’re still stuck waiting for applicants, you’re already behind. Welcome to NextRung.

Recruit Talent

It’s 2025, but your hiring page looks stuck in 2010. Your job posts are outdated, your brand is weak, and top talent isn’t paying attention.

NextRung makes you stand out—fast. We deliver high-quality recruitment videos, modern websites, and seamless automation to position you as an employer of choice.

You post a job, wait weeks, months, and still don’t have the right person. The best candidates never even saw the listing.

NextRung finds top talent before they even start looking—using social media, AI-driven targeting, and automated engagement.

Your hiring process is too slow, too manual, and too outdated.

NextRung gives recruiters and HR teams the ultimate edge. With AI-driven screening, automation, and precision-targeted outreach, we don’t replace your team—we make them look like superheroes.

We don't work with mediocre companies.

You’re a hard worker looking for your next opportunity. At NextRung, we flip the script—you don’t just apply for jobs, employers recruit you.

Companies have a list of questions for you. Well, we have a list of questions for them. If they hire through NextRung, they’re committed to developing you, training you, and investing in your future. Because we don’t push dead-end jobs—we connect hard workers to real careers.

That’s why many NextRung opportunities are in skilled trades—industries where your work builds the future. If you're ready for more than just another job, NextRung is where you start.

Find Your Fit

From Passive to Active: The NextRung Hiring Revolution.

In 2015, NextRung founder Jake Liddic, General Manager of a national franchise location at the time, was desperate to fill tens of open positions but kept hitting dead ends. Traditional job boards were a black hole—no leads at all, candidates who were too far away, or applicants who didn’t meet requirements. The best hires came through word-of-mouth, but that wasn’t scalable.

Instead of waiting, Jake took matters into his own hands. With approval from ownership, he launched a social media-driven recruitment campaign—and within two months, not only was the location fully staffed, but there was a waitlist of qualified candidates ready to step in. The results were undeniable.

What started as a solution for one location quickly proved to be a repeatable, scalable strategy. Over the next decade, Jake refined the system for Fortune 500s, mid-size businesses, and small companies alike, helping them attract entry-level apprentices, experienced tradesmen, and even unexpected industries like deep-sea fishing tours, inflatable party rentals, and power generation sales.

As hiring landscapes evolved, so did the approach. Video became the next frontier, capturing attention in ways static job postings never could. With platforms constantly changing, one truth remained: hiring success isn’t about waiting for applicants—it’s about going out and finding them.

Now, in 2025, with AI-driven automation, data-backed outreach, and modern recruitment strategies, NextRung was born—giving every company, big or small, the ability to actively find top talent before they even start looking. But beyond just filling roles, the impact became clear: candidates didn’t feel like they were applying to any company that would take them—they felt like the company chose them. That’s what sets NextRung apart.

100k+

40+

Business Success Stories

Applications

Our team has experience launching active recruitment campaigns in

over 300 cities across 48 states.

From Job to Career.

The employers that partner with NextRung aren’t just looking for workers—they’re building careers. Many offer paid training programs, apprenticeships, advanced certifications, and hands-on experience to help you grow, even if you have zero experience.

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Whether you're starting fresh or leveling up your skills, NextRung connects you to the right opportunities, making it easy to take the next step toward a real career—not just another job

Your Systems & Messaging Are Holding You Back.

Outdated hiring systems and weak messaging push top talent away before you even get a chance to talk to them. The best companies don’t just fill roles—they attract the right people.

Automate & Optimize Hiring - Stop wasting time on manual tasks and slow communication. We streamline your hiring process with:

Recruitment automation – Faster outreach, screening, and scheduling
Modern communication tools – SMS, chat, and instant follow-ups
Seamless integrations – Your hiring tools, connected and working together

Say the Right Things to the Right People - The best candidates don’t apply to companies that sound outdated. We help you stand out with:

Company overview videos – Show why working for you is worth it
Modern landing pages – Built to convert, built for this decade
Clear, engaging messaging – Speak directly to career-seekers, not just job hunters

NextRung makes it easy to modernize your hiring—so you stop losing great candidates before they even apply.

Our Services

You've Got Skills. Now Get Paid.

In traditional hiring, you’re just another résumé in a stack. But if you’ve got skills, you’re a 5-star recruit—companies should be fighting for you. No need to waste hours submitting applications to dead-end job postings. NextRung flips the process—put your talent on the radar and get recruited like the game-changer you are.

Get Recruited

Overwhelmed with Technology?

You're not alone. We hear it all the time—companies feel stuck, drowning in options, and unsure where to start. That's why we don’t just throw solutions at you. We assess your systems, simplify the process, and build a clear path forward with manageable, high-impact steps.

Thinking long term.

We don’t do one-and-done. NextRung is your long-term partner in automation, hiring, and growth. Whether it’s ongoing marketing, better systems, or employer branding, we help you scale, adapt, and stay ahead—long after the first campaign.

What do I start with?

Technology should work for you, not against you. Our comprehensive assessments pinpoint what’s missing and what will actually move the needle—helping you cut through the noise and take action without the stress.

Our Services

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"I'm a NextRung believer. Before using the NextRung system to recruit, we were doing yard signs, billboards, and radio ads. We will never switch back."

Tim Spurlock | CEO of ADTC