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…
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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…
New Job Board Leverages Your LinkedIn Connections
In my latest interview, Asher King-Abramson, founder of Warmer Jobs, shared insights into his innovative job search platform. Warmer Jobs aims to revolutionize the way job seekers find opportunities by leveraging their LinkedIn networks and providing a more targeted approach to job hunting. Asher’s background is a unique blend of software engineering, marketing, and recruiting…
Top 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Launching a Job Board
Starting an online job board business might seem straightforward, but it’s a competitive and complex market. Before you invest time and money, you need to thoroughly vet your idea. Here are my top five most common and critical questions you should ask yourself: 1. What is my niche, and why will employers and job seekers…
Jobboardly Under New Leadership: An Interview with Owner Nelson Ryan
Jobboardly, a prominent software provider for job boards, has recently welcomed a new owner, Nelson Ryan, based in Australia. In a recent interview, Ryan shared insights into his background, the acquisition, and his vision for Jobboardly’s future. The Journey to Jobboardly Nelson Ryan’s career path is diverse, spanning traditional finance, tech startups, and even the…
BOLD’s Ascendancy in the Online Recruitment Ecosystem
BOLD Holdings, a prominent player in the career services sector, has strategically expanded its footprint through a series of targeted acquisitions, culminating in the recent high-profile purchase of CareerBuilder and Monster’s job board assets. This move underscores BOLD’s long-term vision to consolidate market share, harness legacy brand recognition, and integrate these platforms into its existing,…
News from Job Boardly, FlexJobs, ePosting
Platform Provider Acquired Job Boardly, an online platform for creating and managing job boards, has been acquired by a new owner named Nelson. The founders, Kyle and Jason, stated that due to their growing commitments and limited time, they could no longer dedicate the necessary focus to the platform. They decided to sell Job Boardly…
The Unraveling of Giants: A Post-Mortem on CareerBuilder and Monster’s Fall from Grace
The recent asset sale and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of the newly merged CareerBuilder + Monster mark a poignant end for two companies that once defined online recruitment. This development, confirmed by last weeks press release and other reports, signals a profound shift in the talent acquisition landscape. CareerBuilder and Monster were the undisputed titans…
JobGet Set to Acquire CareerBuilder + Monster
The news has broke that JobGet will acquire the recently combined CareerBuilder + Monster assets. CareerBuilder + Monster has initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 process in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to facilitate the sale of its assets. JobGet Inc. will acquire the job board business, Valnet Inc. will purchase Monster…
Job Board Meetup Replay
In a recent meetup for job board owners, several industry professionals gathered to discuss their platforms, share insights, and review the latest news in the job board space. The meeting covered a wide range of topics, from individual site critiques to broader industry trends and developments. Peter, the owner of Source Jobs, a niche job…