Apr 27, 2009 0
Monday Staff Meeting: The BEST Job Boards to Use In Your Job Search
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
The following question came from one of our readers. “Which job search engine works the best? I like indeed.com, and it looks like my monster search is not returning hardly anything. I was also wondering if ladders.com worth the fees that they charge for the job seekers.”
Great question! Here’s the truth about using Job Boards in the job search process:
First, you must remember that only about 4-6% of people find their jobs through the job boards. That’s because job boards are NOT set up for job seekers – they are set up for company recruiters. You are not the customer – the company is. They are the ones paying the bill to post a position. Job boards provide the “raw materials” to these companies – job seekers. YOU are the raw material. YOU are a commodity. YOU are the product. Job boards make their money by selling volume to companies who pay significant fees for a posting – anywhere from $400-$1,000 each. These things aren’t cheap. However, from the employer’s perspective, they are effective. Read the rest of this entry »
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