What works in job boards
It's fun bashing job boards (ok, it's fun bashing any category of web sites, but we're talking job boards here). They're like pop music - lots of not-so-good with occasional gems. But how about focusing on the good ones for…
Too much friction? Not enough?
In my experience, I've found that programmers working on job board site design often expect people to act linearly - going from point A to point B, logically and inexorably marching forward, until they reach their goal. People don't usually…
What problem does your job board solve?
Everyone has problems. Some are big, some are small, but at any given moment, a particular problem can seem overwhelming and incapable of being solved. If your site can solve someone's problem, you become a lifesaver in their eyes. This…
Job boards must evolve or die
Can job boards evolve? Over a year ago, I wrote about the changes in the job board world. I also promised myself I wouldn't write about job boards 'dying' for at least a year. Well, time's up! Are some job…
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…
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…
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…
The impact of freelancers on job boards
The length and depth of the recession has led to an increase in freelancers in many professions. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that the number of people who became self-employed as a result of the downturn…
Know a site that needs an extreme job board makeover?
The formula for the extremely popular reality series "Extreme Home Makeover" is simple and compelling: find a family (or sometimes an individual) who have done good works in their community but have been beaten up by bad luck luck; add…