I thought I would pass along some stats and information I found regarding job boards & recruiting. This information can be found in a recent newsletter from Weedle’s, which is a research, publishing, consulting and training firm. They surveyed 750 job seekers and asked them how much time they normally spend on a job board. Here are their findings:

  • 29.1% spend more than 30 minutes on each job board they visit
  • 24.5% spend 11-20 minutes
  • 22.3% spend 21-30 minutes
  • 18.9% spend 6-10 minutes
  • 5.2% blow in-and-out in 5 minutes or less

They also provided some suggestions when trying to determine which sites to use in recruiting active vs. passive job seekers.

Active Job Seekers

  • Focus of the site
  • Number and caliber of jobs that are posted
  • Quality of the supporting job search content the site offers

Passive Job Seekers

  • News and information about their industry or career field
  • Developmental programs for acquiring advanced skills and certifications
  • Blogs that enable them to access and comment on the views of thought leaders in the workplace
  • Discussion boards that provide a way for them to network with their peers

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