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A recurrent theme in blog posts and Tweets is that job boards are dying. Usually this is coupled with a prediction that they’ll be replaced by social media or Google. The popularity of this subject, in turn, spawns two questions:

1. Why is this such a popular topic?
   
   
2. Are job boards really dying?
   
   

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February's online recruiting news roundup is live.

I'd say the biggest news this time is not in print. The big news is that job boards are getting busier and our revenue is stable or growing. Usually, we have a better sense for where the economy is going than the economists, so I'd say look for positive news coming out in the next couple months.

Does social media eliminate the need for job boards?



For the past 15 years, job boards have been a standard part of the job seeker and employer ‘tool kit’. And why not?: job boards have proved to be an efficient way for job seekers to locate hiring companies, apply for jobs, and get a resume in front of potential employers.



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Just like a balanced diet that includes bread AND fruit, job boards should be a part of your job search - just not the only part. With over 100,000 job sites out there, you can certainly find one that caters to your profession and industry. Here's how.



The first step: know thyself. Which industry are you targeting? Which job title? Are you at the beginning of your career, or an experienced pro? You must have a clear idea of your employment targets before searching for the right job… Continue

As devastating as this recession has been for the laid-off and unemployed, it has also been a gut wrenching experience for many small business owners (recruiters) including the author. American entrepreneurs have learned some hard lessons that won't be forgotten. When I say the entire American business landscape has changed, it's because small business is not actually small. Just have a look at these… Continue