App summary
OpenWork is a free iPhone application from OpenWork Inc. designed to help people exploring new careers or evaluating job changes. It aggregates firsthand accounts from current and prior employees so users can better understand corporate culture, compensation, and workplace conditions.
Main capabilities
- Employee-submitted company evaluations and narrative reviews covering multiple aspects of workplace life
- Detailed compensation data for each employer, including breakdowns of pay components
- Search and filter tools that let users find companies by specific metrics such as overall rating or work-life balance
- A resume registration option that lets highly rated firms discover and contact promising candidates
Compensation breakdown
- Bonuses and other incentive pay
- Overtime compensation
- Base salary
Users can view each company’s pay structure and how different elements contribute to total earnings.
Search filters and rating categories
- Work–life balance
- Job satisfaction
- Overall company score
The app classifies feedback into eight evaluation metrics and eight review categories so seekers can zero in on what matters most to them.
Candidate discovery and application tools
You can upload your resume to the service; companies with strong reputations may proactively reach out to candidates they find attractive. This feature is intended to connect qualified job seekers with recruiters at top-rated firms.
Access and subscription
Most review content is behind a monthly subscription priced at ¥1,100. This plan can be cancelled at any time. Free features still allow basic searching and viewing of select company details.
Purpose and value
OpenWork aims to give job hunters transparent, experience-based information so they can make more informed career choices based on real employee perspectives rather than solely on corporate marketing.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free