Partner vs. supplier: which one fits you?
How you think about yourself can have a big impact on what you do and how you do it. If you start the day thinking you're washed up and addled, you will tackle the day's challenges in a way that…
Focus drives function: is it candidates, or those that seek them?
It's true - focus drives function. An example: many years ago, Lloyd Linn, the then-owner of Dice, told me something that I have never forgotten: "If you don't have candidates, you won't have employers." In other words, without candidates, job…
Online recruiting world domination: Indeed’s big plan
Last week I looked at some of the bigger stories from 2016 - ranging from Facebook Jobs to Microsoft/LinkedIn. But I led off with Indeed's move into tech staffing. Why? Because I actually think that it will have a more significant long…
Job boards and department stores
Remember department stores? I do. I remember going to Hubbards, our local version - riding up the escalator to the men's department in the 2nd floor, and of course the reverse path to the toy department in the basement. You…
Job board shark tank: some survive…and some don’t
I've been covering the job board world in this blog since 2009. During that time, I've covered lots of startups. I thought it might be interesting to go back and see how many are still around. You could call this…
Tear it up!: Deconstruction for fun and profit
Note: The Doctor is take a Labor Day rest from his labors (as should you!). This post from last year generated lots of feedback, so we're running it again. Enjoy! Almost every day I read about a new recruiting site…
Take the Zombie Job Board Test!!!
A few years back during the deep, dark recession, a few articles appeared about zombie job boards (not to mention jobs for zombies). These sites staggered forward despite a lack of traffic, audience, or employers, refusing to die, filling the…
Branding is essential for job boards
A blast from the past: this post originally appeared in 2009, but is still relevant. If you want to get hands-on instruction in branding for your job board, consider attending the JobBoardDoctor workshop: "Building Your Job Board Brand" - click…
Modern, curated, and other words we (mis)use
I am continually amazed by the enduring power of words in our oh-so-modern world (and I say this of course as an unrepentant wordsmith). For example: last week I watched a webinar by GlassDoor in which they talked about 'traditional…
LinkedIn: moving up – and out?
The recruiting press was abuzz last week with the news that LinkedIn had purchased Lynda.com, a career-focused online learning company. It was the kind of deal that makes stockholders swoon - LinkedIn is 'broadening' its revenue streams, is going 'cradle to grave',…