The Value of Job Boards

Although traditional job boards have received a lot of negative attention in recent years, it seems they still hold some value for job seekers and employers.  According to a number of recent studies, jobs board applications led to the greatest number of external hires this fall, followed closely by employee referrals.  Depending on the study, job boards made up for anywhere from 17 to 25 percent of hires!  However, recruiters shouldn’t get too excited—another report found that 75% of job board visitors do not take any action on the jobs they review.  In addition, when job postings are promoted too heavily, it can lead to an influx of applications that can take hours upon hours to get through.  So if you’re looking to use more recruiting tools, make sure you diversify!