How do we close out 2025 on a strong note?

The November Job Board Leaders Roundtable meeting, hosted by Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site and sponsored by Louise Grant and Louise Triance of Job Boards Connect, brought together industry leaders to discuss strategies for ending 2025 strongly and explore current trends in the job board and recruitment marketplace sectors.

The group engaged in detailed discussions about charging job seekers, with participants sharing various perspectives and experiences from different regions, while also exploring ways to improve operations through AI integration and other technological solutions.

The conversation ended with conversations about revenue generation strategies, including partnerships and technology upgrades, along with suggestions for future discussion topics and participant spotlights.

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The November Job Board Leaders Roundtable meeting was held, with Steven Rothberg, founder of College Recruiter, serving as the host. The monthly session, sponsored by Job Boards Connect, brought together industry leaders to discuss current trends and challenges in the job board and recruitment marketplace sectors. Participants shared updates and engaged in light banter before the formal discussion began.

Job Board Strategy and Innovation

The group discussed strategies for ending 2025 strongly, with insights from the Job Boards Connect meeting. Louise shared that discussions focused on improving current operations and leveraging AI, while Steven emphasized focusing on internal improvements rather than seeking external solutions. The conversation explored the controversial topic of charging job seekers, with Ann noting legal limitations in Ontario, Canada, and Matt mentioning a successful model in British Columbia. Peter and others discussed global variations in job board models, including examples from Africa and the United States, while Joe defended the practice of charging candidates, sharing his company’s experience.

Job Listing Pricing and Services

The group discussed the challenges and perceptions surrounding charging job seekers for access to job listings, with Joe explaining his business model and emphasizing the value provided to candidates. Matt highlighted the legal distinction in the UK, where charging candidates to search and apply for jobs is prohibited, while the US market is more open to such practices. Ann shared an innovative approach by integrating AI to streamline the hiring process, resulting in increased engagement and client satisfaction. The conversation shifted to exploring additional services, such as career coaching and resume writing, that job boards could offer to enhance revenue and profitability.

Revenue Growth Strategies Discussion

The group discussed various strategies for increasing revenue without incurring extra costs, including exploring partnerships and leveraging existing tools. Ann introduced Kahuza, a platform that integrates with job boards and ATS systems, while Matt shared his experience switching to Jobico for a more strategic technology upgrade. Steven highlighted the importance of listening to clients and adapting offerings accordingly. The conversation also touched on the challenges of high-volume sales and marketing automation, with Ethan suggesting a shift towards more targeted, account-based marketing approaches. The conversation ended with ideas for future discussions and a suggestion to include brief spotlights on participants’ businesses in future sessions.