Risks to employers when paying less than $27 per lead for science and engineering job applications
When employers in the science and engineering fields pay less than the standard $27 per application, they run the risk of attracting candidates who lack the specialized skills, education, and experience needed for these highly technical roles. Science and engineering jobs often require expertise in specific areas such as research, data analysis, design, and problem-solving, […]
Risks employers face if paying too little per application when hiring for real estate jobs
When employers in the real estate industry pay less than the standard $15 per application, they risk attracting candidates who may not possess the necessary skills, qualifications, or experience for the role. Real estate jobs often require strong communication, negotiation abilities, market knowledge, and sometimes specific certifications or licenses. Lower-cost job boards or platforms may […]
How to ask for an internship over the phone
Probably something like 90 percent of candidates apply to the same 10 percent of job openings. Wouldn’t it be better to be one of 10 percent applying to 90 percent of job openings? Adopt a targeted and strategic approach when searching for internships. This involves moving beyond simply submitting applications en masse and instead focusing […]
Should students with disabilities hide those from potential employers when job hunting?
For students with disabilities, entering the job market can present unique challenges and opportunities. In addition to demonstrating their qualifications, skills, and experience, they may need to navigate decisions about disclosing their disability to potential employers. The question of whether to disclose a disability is deeply personal and depends on factors like the type of […]
Breaking news: JobGet acquires Snagajob, now largest site for USA hourly workers
JobGet today acquired SnagAJob, its 3rd acquisition in 18 months. JobGet is an app-first platform for quickly hiring hourly workers. In that niche, speed is key. SnagAJob was founded 25 years ago and was the largest hourly worker site in the U.S. with 100 million profiles of hourly workers. In our interview with JobGet’s CEO, […]
Risks employers face if paying too little per application when hiring for retail jobs
When employers in the retail industry pay less than the typical $17 per application, they risk attracting a large number of unqualified or inexperienced candidates. Retail jobs often require strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. By paying below the market rate, employers may receive […]
In 2024, employers most value problem solving and teamwork
There are questions that are asked every day, every week, every month, and every year. In the context of early career hiring, one of those is, “What is it that employers most want when they’re hiring students for internships or recent graduates for entry-level jobs?” “Students hoping to catch the eye of potential employers through […]
Why employer authentication is more important than authenticity
A couple of months ago, cohost Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter was minding his own business, walking his dog, and listening to the Chad & Cheese Podcast. The guest was J.T. O’Donnell of Work It DAILY. One of the many pieces of wisdom she shared was that it is already more important for employers to […]
Risks to employers if they pay too low of CPA when posting marketing and advertising job ads
When employers pay less than the typical $16 per application for marketing and advertising jobs, they risk attracting a large number of candidates who lack the creativity, strategic thinking, and digital expertise required for these roles. Marketing and advertising positions often demand knowledge of branding, social media, content creation, and analytics, along with the ability […]
Impact of the U.S. Presidential election on the job board industry
The re-election 1.5 weeks ago of Donald Trump was a shock to some, a relief to others, and sure to bring changes to the U.S. and global economies, therefore hiring, and therefore our job board / recruitment marketplace industry. In today’s episode of the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast, guest Joe Stubblebine of […]