Here’s a segment of an actual conversation I had with one of our member companies this week about the rise in their cost for HotJobs in 2008.

Chad - Oh come on, you knew it was going to happen. Seriously.. Did you think that the increased traffic to Yahoo! wouldn’t end up in you paying more for eyeballs on HotJobs?

Member - Yes, I thought my rates would be raised.

Chad - Then what’s the issue?

Member - I had to negotiate them down…

Chad - Excellent, so you’re happy?

Member - Um, no.. I negotiated them down to a 500% mark-up.. and this is after spending nearly $300,000 last year. I’m through with all of the big job boards. Through I tell you!

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