Job boards are continually evolving. It’s a requirement for remaining relevant in the age of social media, mobility, and big data. In June, Jobg8 is hosting Job Board Summit 2014 North America for industry experts, clients, and job board professionals for two days of discussion and presentation of relevant, thought-provoking topics related to job boards.
Hot topics in the realm of job boards include the use of matching technology as a job board differentiator, overcoming barriers to success with job boards, the importance of niche focus for many job boards, mobility, social media integration, and job board design. Jobg8 has the world’s most extensive job board network, encompassing over 4,000 job boards, and focuses on innovation and tools for efficiently managing the issues unique to job boards. Here’s what you should know about Job Board Summit 2014.
Where and When Job Board Summit 2014 Happens
Job Board Summit 2014 takes place Thursday and Friday, June 26-27 at Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. With expansive, modern meeting and event facilities and proximity to many dining options, the Caribe Royale is just a mile and a half from Walt Disney World. Jobg8 has secured reduced room rates available during, plus three days before and after the Job Board Summit 2014, should you want to extend your stay and enjoy local attractions.
Who Should Be There
If you have a digital media company, an online news publication, or a trade publication website that uses job boards, you should consider attending Job Board Summit 2014. The event brings together visionaries, industry leaders, human resources leaders, job board technical leaders, and valuable contacts that can help you make the most of your job board. Presentations, networking opportunities, panel discussions, and a Thought Leaders Panel can bring you up to the minute on job board technology and the best ways to use it to your advantage.
What’s on Schedule at the Job Board Summit
Thursday, June 26 starts with an introduction by Jobg8 CEO Louise Grant and continues with presentations on data, analysis, and the value of job boards, followed by the In-House Recruiting Thought Leaders Panel. Before lunch, a mobile panel session helps you learn strategies to create the best candidate user experience and build revenues. Afternoon sessions include topics like big data, price structures, HR and recruiting technology, and a recap of the day’s speakers.
Friday begins with a talk on innovations in the job board industry by Job Board Doctor owner Jeff Dickey-Chasins, which is followed by a presentation by eHarmony on matching technology. Measuring and managing traffic flow is up next, and the Summit concludes with a thought leaders panel titled “Where Is the Industry Going?” moderated by Jobserve US President Richard Padgett.
Why You Don’t Want to Miss Out
Investing in the success of your job board requires that you keep up with the state of the industry and be familiar with technological advances that affect the job board community. Job Board Summit 2014 is the perfect opportunity to bring yourself up to date, hear industry leaders discuss topics of importance and network with other industry professionals. You can register for Job Board Summit 2014 and book your hotel through Jobg8.
Just like the rest of the online world, job boards are evolving to meet the developing needs of employers and job candidates. Staying abreast of changes in the industry and new trends is vital to making the most of your custom job board.