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…
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…
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…
CareerBuilder + Monster set to be sold, employees losing jobs. The online employment search sites are reportedly planning to close its U.S. headquarters office in the Loop and lay off staff members later this year. Employees will be let go as of Aug 4th. Rumors are a company has purchased the two sites which merged…
CareerEnlightenment.com, a distinguished career development blog is available for sale. Launched in 2009, CareerEnlightenment.com isn’t just a website; it’s a recognized brand in the career development space. Founded and meticulously built by Joshua, a thought leader who has authored books on social media job search and been featured in prestigious publications like Forbes, Fortune, and…
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A reader wrote in to ask they can get more job seekers to come to their site beyond paid advertising. In any job market its hard getting people to apply whether you are an employer or job board. Getting the attention of job seekers is always a challenge that takes effort. But if you act…
I am representing a well established IT job aggregator that is looking to sell or potentially take on investors. The site was established in 2008 is profitable and has a treasure trove of users. KEY STATS The owner is looking to sell but is also open to a partnership/investor to help scale it. The site…
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