# What is Basic membership?

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Last updated: 2026-04-15T16:53:39.942Z

A **Basic membership** with Ladders is completely free.

With this membership, you can:

*   Search for jobs across the platform and explore available opportunities.
    
*   View previews of job listings during your search. Full job details and application access are available with Premium.
    
*   Upload your resume to our database, which is searchable by **22,000+ verified recruiters**.
    
*   Access expert **career advice** across all areas of professional growth. You can view these resources directly from your account by clicking **“Career Advice”** at the top of our website, or directly via this link: [https://www.theladders.com/career-advice](https://www.theladders.com/career-advice) 
    

For more advanced tools and unlimited access to **$100K+ job opportunities**, you’ll need a **Premium membership**.

Premium includes many benefits designed for professionals aiming to take the next step in their careers. One of the most popular is **Apply4Me** — a feature that allows members to fill out one simple form, after which the Ladders team will complete job applications on their behalf.

To learn more about Premium benefits, see: _“_[_What is Premium Membership_](https://theladders.kustomer.help/en_us/H1mlLyYgll)_?”_

**Free Resources for All Members**

Whether you’re Basic or Premium, Ladders offers free tools to support your job search, including:

*   [****Resume Review****](https://www.theladders.com/resume-services/free-resume-review)
    
*   [****ATS Resume Scan****](https://www.theladders.com/ats-resume-parser)
    
*   [****Company Search****](https://www.theladders.com/company)
    
*   [****Job Salary Search****](https://www.theladders.com/salary)