Using blog software to power a job board is a relatively new concept. But there are a growing number of wordpress theme designers who are creating ones specifically for job sites. Here’s a look at three that I recently found.
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How much time does it take to run a job board? (premium)
A new member asks: I’d like to know how much time on avg is spent maintaining and marketing job boards?
Q. Can you make money with webinars? (free)
I think webinars can be a money making tool for job boards but I think the key lies in how many clients you have and how well you market it. Trying to sell these online events to job seekers is not a good idea though, they dont like to pay for anything, especially if they…
If you build it, they will post (free)
If you create a job board that is the most search engine friendly thing you can build and that “inspires” people to post, then in my experience, it will make money. Watch this to see what I mean. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4qmDfcLGsk&feature=player_profilepage[/youtube] Episode 14 of the Free version.
New job board idea: “work 4 me” (premium)
From time to time I will share new job board ideas that I just haven’t the time or resources to work on. In this post exclusively for premium members I talk about a new concept called “work 4 me“. I think you’ll find that its an interesting idea. Perhaps one day it will be a…
Episode 13: offline marketing materials (free)
If you’re going to do trade shows and job fairs (yes you should if you can) you will need good marketing materials. In this video I’ll show you some of the stuff I use as well as where to get them. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfzw8NyK5PE&feature=player_profilepage[/youtube] Sites mentioned: * PosterGarden.com (displays/signs/banners) * 48hourprint.com (post cards/biz cards/rackcards) * Buildasign.com (signs-metal,…
More evidence supports job board success in future
Recently I was alerted to this study by TalentDrive which caught my eye. Check out these 2 points; 1. The survey shows that despite the chaos created by the increased number of applicants online, one of the best ways to locate qualified talent, especially young talent and recent graduates, is still in habitats they are…
Meet Jobtarget’s Ethan Bloomfield
If you attend recruiting conferences in the US, then chances are youve run into Jobtarget’s VP of Operations Ethan Bloomfield. Jason Davis from Recruitingblogs.com just published this interview. Find more videos like this on RecruitingBlogs.com
General marketing tips (episode 10)
In this free episode Chris dishes out some advice for marketing your job board. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR6IzvzuoEE[/youtube]
Designing your job board (episode 9)
When it comes to designing your job board, pay special attention to your web design. Dont scrimp on a good logo. Good design = more sales. Watch this 5 minute video and learn more. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBz3Td0T5z4[/youtube]