From the Editor…
It was great to meet so many of you at Job Boards Connect Unplugged last week. I think Matt Farrah, who won our Community Award in the DJAx’s, sums it up perfectly…
“JBC Unplugged delivered some powerful insights for job board leaders navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. AI was one of the topics we discussed – already delivering value in data organisation, though its full transformative potential remains unclear. Strategy was another hot topic: in uncertain economic times, it’s vital to stay nimble while never losing sight of great user experience. And a bold reminder: job boards that fail to adapt risk becoming obsolete. The takeaway? Agility isn’t optional – it’s survival. With AI now in the spotlight, our past lessons in mobile, programmatic, and ATS integration were just the warm-up.”
Watch out for my blogs, summarising the content from the conference over the next few weeks, plus our DJAx Spotlight shows on Crowdcast.
In the News
Appcast Launches Recruiting Industry’s First Programmatic Search Advertising Solution
Appcast has launched a new product called Appcast Search Ads, which it says is the recruitment industry’s first programmatic search advertising solution. Built into the AppcastOne platform, the tool is designed to help employers reach high-intent job seekers for hard-to-fill roles, with payment triggered only when a candidate completes an application. It aims to offer greater transparency and efficiency in recruitment advertising by providing full visibility from click to hire.
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Niche Jobs Moves to Jobiqo
Matt Farrah, founder of Niche Jobs, has announced that his network of healthcare and social care job boards will transition to the Jobiqo platform by Autumn 2025. After years of developing and maintaining their own proprietary system, the move reflects a strategic shift to embrace advanced recruitment technologies such as AI-driven matching, programmatic advertising, and enhanced applicant tracking system (ATS) integration.
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HireClix Launches JobFlow SEO to Improve SEO for Job Postings on Google and Beyond
HireClix has launched JobFlow SEO, a recruitment marketing technology solution designed to enhance employers’ search engine optimisation (SEO) for job postings on Google and other major search engines.
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Jobiqo is the leading provider of job board & matching technology and help international media brands, associations, universities and digital pure plays to monetize their job boards. Want to learn more? Let’s talk!
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TopResume Launches Job Search Shortcut
TopResume has introduced GetHiredNow, a personalised job search service for candidates. It pairs candidates with a team, which includes a career coach, resume writer, and job search strategist.
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Job Market Reports and Trends
May 2025: UK Job Market Update
This month, Aspen reports a 9.8% year-over-year drop in UK job postings – the sharpest decline among major global markets. Median salaries have risen following the National Living Wage increase, though impacts vary by sector and region.
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Recommended Reading
Job boards are increasingly shifting from traditional cost-per-click (CPC) models to cost-per-application (CPA) approaches. UBIO’s latest blog post explores this transition, highlighting how CPA models align incentives between job boards and employers by focusing on actual applications rather than mere clicks.
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Staying ahead in SEO and content strategy is crucial for job board success. Jobiqo’s latest blog post offers valuable insights from their May 2025 webinar. The piece will help you to build a robust SEO foundation and craft content that resonates with users.
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We Will See the Biggest Gold Rush in Online Recruiting in the Next 12 Months
In his latest article, Alexander Chukovski critiques the current trend of companies attributing layoffs to AI-driven efficiencies. He argues that many organisations are hastily adopting AI without fully understanding its capabilities, leading to decreased productivity and employee burnout. Chukovski predicts that as these inefficiencies become apparent, there will be a significant shift in online recruiting practices over the next year.
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Rise in Reports of ‘Shameful’ Recruitment Scams
Recruitment scams are on the rise, with reports more than doubling in two years. In a recent BBC News investigation, victims and industry experts shed light on how fraudsters are exploiting jobseekers and even impersonating legitimate recruitment firms.
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Let’s Talk About Why Job Seekers Can’t Get Jobs
This article looks at the challenges job seekers face nowadays. Despite low unemployment rates and a plethora of online job listings, many candidates find it increasingly difficult to secure meaningful employment.
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Movers and Shakers
Humly acquires London-based education recruiter
Humly has officially entered London’s education market with the acquisition of Croydon-based supply agency Future Education. This strategic move expands Humly’s digital-first recruitment platform into the UK’s largest supply market, aiming to connect educators, schools, and nurseries more efficiently.
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