Will job matching ever take off?
Job matching is the AI of the job board world. It's like this: for decades AI has been held out to computer geeks and normal folks alike as something that was 'just around the corner'. Even the definition of AI…
Take the survey on the future of job boards!
I'm hoping that you'll help me out by taking a short survey on the future of the job board industry. It will take about 4 minutes of your time - and I'll be happy to send you the complete results!…
Building and using job boards are two different things
I'm building a marimba. I've been a musician for years (although not a marimba player) but have never - until now - built an instrument. Believe me, building is different from playing. It helps to be a musician if you…
Everyone writes about job boards – well, a lot of people do
It may surprise you that the Job Board Doctor is in fact NOT the only person writing about job boards. Really! In fact, there are some very articulate, smart folks out there covering developments in the job board world -…
Job board technology, innovation, and procrastination
When you're in the midst of working on job board technology, it's hard to stop. The work can be both addictive and rote - a deadly combination if what you really need is an hour or two of quiet contemplation…
The Job Board Doctor goes to #truManchester
Thanks to the folks at Jobsite, I will be participating in #truManchester, another in Bill Boorman's series of 'unconferences'. Although an unconference sounds a bit chaotic (no Powerpoints, participants can move from track to track at will), past participants say…
Cool job sites – part 2
A while back I wrote about some job sites that I thought were 'cool' - in other words, unusual (in a good way), well designed, and ‘of a piece’. I'm always prowling for new ideas and different ways to tackle…
A new look for Job Board Doctor
Hey folks - it's a new look for the Job Board Doctor! I'm now on the Thesis framework (thanks, Eric) and - although it's not done - I'm inching toward a final revision. Haven't quite figured out how to integrate…
How to make money – job board revenue models
I've been cataloging job board revenue models for the past two years (for obvious reasons), and frankly, I've been surprised at how many sites rely on candidates for their primary revenue stream. Making money, of course, is always a primary…
Being social isn’t enough
Job board social media isn't just for fun. Sorry to tell you this - but job boards are businesses. They make money. They produce results. Why are these statements such a shock to social media enthusiasts? Just like Apple and…