Location is always an important part of a job seekers search. I’m starting to see more job boards recognize this by adding maps to their sites to aid candidates. This “visual cue” is a great feature to have in a world which is becoming more visual. Here’s a look at what Jobing does; Google maps…
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Why you need backfill (premium)
I was on the phone with a new client the other day when I clicked over to his new job board. I hadn’t seen it yet so this was my first time viewing it. To my dismay it had a grand total of 3 jobs. #FAIL No job board should launch without a plethora of…
My thoughts on the Indeed.com acquisition
In case you were out of the office yesterday, the online recruiting space got a huge jolt with the acquisition of the biggest job site in the world, Indeed.com. They announced the sale on their blog. Terms of the sale weren’t announced but its a safe bet that it was around the billion dollar mark….
New & interesting job site ideas
There is no shortage of job site startups. Of that you can be assured. I recently discovered several that caught my eye. GRADSPRING: hand picked jobs for college graduates that ONLY require 0-2 years of experience. Each job in their database is handpicked to assure this quality to help recent grads find the right gig….
How to monetize a job seeker (premium)
I have said many times before that job seekers don’t… You must be a member in to view this content. Login or Join Up.
Talking with Webscribble
While at the Mobile Recruiting Camp event last week I ran into Alexey Gutin from Webscribble.com, the maker of Webjobs job board software. I asked him to give a quick interview about what they’re up to. In addition to job board software they provide employers software to power their career sites. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf3tLWhtup0&feature=share&list=UUwGWBbNzddImXYWEFcgTfdA[/youtube]
Email prospecting tip
When sending out emails to prospective employers there is a trick to getting a better open rate. Send it from a female name. In my experience it will get better open rates. Even if you have to make up a name, it will do better than a mans name or ones like ‘sales@…’
Listen to one of my consulting calls (premium subscribers only)
From time to time I like to record my consulting… You must be a member in to view this content. Login or Join Up.
Multiple Revenue Streams
Every new Job board needs multiple revenue streams. You can… You must be a member in to view this content. Login or Join Up.
Making money from job seekers: can it be done? (premium)
I see a lot of attempts in the past few… You must be a member in to view this content. Login or Join Up.