Should job boards have resume databases?
In the beginning was the job post – a classified ad on the internet. Then came the resume database – a collection of job seeker wit and wisdom, long... Read more.
Remember me?: Maintaining a profile in your target audience
A rule of marketing (which I learned through hard experience was in fact true) is that a prospective customer must be exposed to your message 3 to 5 times before... Read more.
Is free the wave of the future for job boards?
You can’t cough these days without bumping into free job boards, i.e., a job board where employers can post their jobs at no charge. Free job site, free Tweets,... Read more.
What woodworking has taught me about job boards
I’ve built various items with wood for many years. Some resemble furniture, others…well, they were interesting to create. Yet, apart from the sheer fun... Read more.
Elbowing your way into a crowded market
One of the most common questions I’m asked (apart from “Are you British? Because those hyphenated names are always British“) is “How can... Read more.
Are job boards dying…or evolving?
There are an endless number of articles predicting the imminent death of job boards. Yet this one caught my eye – it was thorough and it was re-Tweeted a number... Read more.
Perfection – and why it’s useful (sometimes)
You know your job board or career site isn’t perfect, right? (And if you don’t, I’m sure you can find someone that will tell you that). In fact,... Read more.
Does industry news matter?
Every day I peruse ERE.net, Cheezhead, Workforce, and a bunch of other sites. Why? Well, of course I’m avoiding my ‘real’ work…but I’m... Read more.
Shameless self-promotion
It’s self-promotion time, so I’ll keep it brief: my ebook on Job Board Success is now available. It’s ideal for anyone who is either planning to... Read more.
Cool stuff – who needs it?
I admit it – I’m a sucker for bright shiny new technology. In fact, I’m susceptible enough that I spend a good deal of time being very critical... Read more.