Top 10 Survival Tips For Job Boards In This Economy Recession

EmploymentMetrix.com recently had the privilege of guest blogging for Cheezhead.com on a topic of our choice related to the recruitment industry.

Here are the top 10 tips:

1. Ensure profitability.
2. Be aware and avoid seeking funding.
3. Diversify your revenue stream.
4. Take calculated risks.
5. Understand how job seekers and employers think.
6. Look under the hood.
7. Listen and be lenient with your customers.
8. Build your brand.
9. Manage what you can control.
10. Stay positive.

Read the full article on job board survival tips.

Special thanks to Rich Milgram (CEO of Beyond.com) for this great post.

Source: EmploymentMetrix.com & Cheesehead.com

Comment by Greg on December 22, 2008 at 11:49am: jeremy,
great tips for this economy as well as any other i think. The job board realm has become so competitive that you anyone developing one or currently with a board up and running should follow these guidelines for possible success now and to position themselves when the market returns one day.

Comment by Jeremy Hatfield on December 22, 2008 at 11:54am: Gregg - I would agree!

I can't take credit for the post but thought it was of value to recruitingblogs.com members. Tough times call for all job board owners and operators to meticulously evaluate business practices and optimize as much as possible.

Thanks again.