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Will job matching ever take off?

by JobBoardDoctor on September 1, 2010

artificial intelligence

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 has changed – sure, Big Blue could beat a chess master but that wasn’t really [...]

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Take the survey on the future of job boards!

by JobBoardDoctor on August 27, 2010

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! It’s divided into 3 tracks – one for job seekers, one for job boarders, and [...]

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Building and using job boards are two different things

by JobBoardDoctor on August 24, 2010

Marimba

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 are creating an instrument – but the mindset is quite different. You’re worried about the [...]

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reading

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 – and I thought it was time to point you in their direction. Each of these [...]

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Technology, innovation, and procrastination

by JobBoardDoctor on August 10, 2010

innovation

When you’re in the midst of working, 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. Thus, the three words in the title above can often work at cross-purposes, even though each has its place. [...]

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The Job Board Doctor goes to #truManchester

by JobBoardDoctor on August 6, 2010

manchester

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 that the meetings are fantastic for absorbing lots of industry information and getting one-on-one time [...]

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Cool job sites – part 2

August 3, 2010
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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 our industry’s challenges – so when I find a site that’s different, I want to [...]

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A new look for Job Board Doctor

July 30, 2010
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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 my logo – it may not be possible, given the design, but we shall see. [...]

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How to make money – revenue models for job boards

July 28, 2010
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I’ve been cataloging job boards 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 focus for job board operators; after all, job boards are businesses, and if businesses don’t turn a [...]

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Being social isn’t enough

July 20, 2010
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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 Google, job boards rely on customers who pay for results. Perhaps there’s the rub – most social media tools and sites are free [...]

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