In the immortal words of Slim Shady: Guess who’s back….back again? Facebook Jobs! Yep its true the company announced on their site on Monday October 13th. Their aim is somewhat of a niche play saying they want to find ‘new ways for young adults to find local entry-level job opportunities on Facebook.’ They shut down…
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Job Boards are a hidden ATS
Job boards have something in common with ATS (applicant tracking systems). They allow employers to move candidates through different stages and organize applications. Smart Job Board for example has a has simple ATS like functionality that job board owner can configure with the admin. A “lite” ATS allows small employers to manage candidate flow. iHire…
Job Board TALK: Employers.io
I hit up my old pal Nick Roarty from the rebranded Employers.io platform which offers programmatic job advertising via its newly designed job board. Nick Roarty is the COO of employers.io. Our discussion centers on theĀ rebranding and strategy of employers.io, formerly Local Staffing, which focuses on high-volume, blue-collar recruitment and programmatic advertising rather than direct…
Next Virtual Meetup Set for Oct 21st
Join me and my job board pals for an open discussion about the world of job boards. What’s new, what’s hot, what’s not. This will be a one hour live session that will be recorded. Register Here (free)
Launch Strategy for a Local/Regional Job Board
Launching a niche job board for a specific city or region is a fantastic idea because it allows you to go deep rather than wide, building a true community asset. The key is to think of yourself not as a tech company, but as a community builder whose primary tool is a job board. Here…
OpenAI Announces New Hiring Platform, But Will It Fly?
So OpenAI is building some kind of job board/matching tool for “AI” professionals. They announced on their blog that they will “help more people become fluent in AI and connect them with companies that need their skills, to give people more economic opportunities.“ As part of this they will be offering certifications for professionals and…
Job Boards in the News: RemoteOk, OpenAI
The most popular remote job board, RemoteOK.com, is adding a premium option for seekers. The value proposition? Free users receive a sample of jobs, while paid users gain access to all jobs and have a higher chance of scoring a remote job. But in a world with a ton of remote job boards, will this…
State of Online Recruiting Report
Job board network iHireĀ has released its 2025 State of Online Recruiting Report, highlighting the explosion of AI in hiring, the future of job boards, strategies for overcoming ongoing talent shortages, and more. The seventh annual research report, which analyzes the results of a survey of 1,421 job seekers and 529 employers across the United States…
5 Potential Niches to Start a Job Board With
Picking the right niche is always a tough decision. In most cases it helps greatly if you are familiar with that niche and already have a network built in it. Based on current job market trends, high growth projections, and the potential for carving out a specialized space with less direct competition from major general…
Sample Drip Campaign for a Sales Job Board
Crafting and Launching the Email Drip Campaign A drip campaign is a series of automated, personalized emails sent at specific intervals. It’s a more effective way to engage prospects than a single mass email blast. Email 1: The Introduction and Value Proposition (Day 1) Email 2: The Social Proof and “Why Us” (Day 4-5) Email…