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…
Job board network iHire 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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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 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,…
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 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…