Comments on: The job problem — too much noise http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/ News About Tech, Money and Innovation Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:43:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Brendan http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-827031 Brendan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:03:28 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-827031 In response to Mike Anders, there are some companies looking to help the job seeker. Take a look at Razume (http://www.razume.com). You post a resume and people in the community can do a resume review to help the job seeker improve his resume but also his understanding of the terms used in the industry. In response to Mike Anders, there are some companies looking to help the job seeker. Take a look at Razume (http://www.razume.com). You post a resume and people in the community can do a resume review to help the job seeker improve his resume but also his understanding of the terms used in the industry.

]]> By: MoneyBackJobs: Another site that thinks job applicants deserve more cash » VentureBeat http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-824184 MoneyBackJobs: Another site that thinks job applicants deserve more cash » VentureBeat Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:22:31 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-824184 [...] be an effective way to make that happen. I’m not sure the company can get much attention in such a noisy market, but it’s nice to see people trying something more unusual than the standard Monster-style [...] [...] be an effective way to make that happen. I’m not sure the company can get much attention in such a noisy market, but it’s nice to see people trying something more unusual than the standard Monster-style [...]

]]> By: eric shannon http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-819177 eric shannon Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:45:32 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-819177 I keep a list of venture backed job boards here: http://internetinc.com/Job-boards-with-vc-funding and also posted about the noise you here: http://internetinc.com/Too-Many-Job-Ventures I keep a list of venture backed job boards here: http://internetinc.com/Job-boards-with-vc-funding

and also posted about the noise you here:
http://internetinc.com/Too-Many-Job-Ventures

]]> By: RealMatch offers a fresh take on job sites » VentureBeat http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-812894 RealMatch offers a fresh take on job sites » VentureBeat Tue, 13 May 2008 13:11:24 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-812894 [...] are new job sites springing up constantly; more than a year ago, we were already complaining that there’s too much noise in the market. Since then, even more sites have launched, but the latest, RealMatch, bring some extra credibility [...] [...] are new job sites springing up constantly; more than a year ago, we were already complaining that there’s too much noise in the market. Since then, even more sites have launched, but the latest, RealMatch, bring some extra credibility [...]

]]> By: Jobster raises another $7M | Information Center http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-808062 Jobster raises another $7M | Information Center Thu, 01 May 2008 20:14:58 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-808062 [...] all the job sites out there, we’ve been skeptical about Jobster’s (and other sites’) ability to be heard above the noise. Since we voiced that concern more [...] [...] all the job sites out there, we’ve been skeptical about Jobster’s (and other sites’) ability to be heard above the noise. Since we voiced that concern more [...]

]]> By: Jobster raises another $7M » VentureBeat http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-806017 Jobster raises another $7M » VentureBeat Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:22:16 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-806017 [...] all the job sites out there, we’ve been skeptical about Jobster’s (and other sites’) ability to be heard above the noise. Since we voiced that concern more [...] [...] all the job sites out there, we’ve been skeptical about Jobster’s (and other sites’) ability to be heard above the noise. Since we voiced that concern more [...]

]]> By: Raj Singh http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-679352 Raj Singh Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:16:58 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-679352 All these comments from people promoting their own little solutions (and companies) re-iterates the gist of the article. Way too much noise..... All these comments from people promoting their own little solutions (and companies) re-iterates the gist of the article.

Way too much noise…..

]]> By: mike o'brien http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-211248 mike o'brien Wed, 30 May 2007 18:37:34 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-211248 There is way to much noise, which is why we built climer.com. Try climber.com, it's like dating for jobs. Unlike anything in the job space, we work with organiations to find their model employees, or the ones they wish they could replicate. Then we put them through an online evalualation (takes about 20 mins) and then we play cupid. Matching their best candidatest against the passive candidates in our database. Oh by the way, we are adding 1K to 5K people per day. Check our alexa rank... Organizations get a short list of candidates who have the best chance of succeeding, and candidates get recruited by organizations who are aligned with their work values and meet their pre-defined criteria; ie: salary, travel etc. Chees, Mike Cheers, Mike There is way to much noise, which is why we built climer.com.

Try climber.com, it’s like dating for jobs.

Unlike anything in the job space, we work with organiations to find their model employees, or the ones they wish they could replicate. Then we put them through an online evalualation (takes about 20 mins) and then we play cupid. Matching their best candidatest against the passive candidates in our database. Oh by the way, we are adding 1K to 5K people per day. Check our alexa rank…

Organizations get a short list of candidates who have the best chance of succeeding, and candidates get recruited by organizations who are aligned with their work values and meet their pre-defined criteria; ie: salary, travel etc.

Chees,
Mike

Cheers,
Mike

]]> By: S http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-8143 S Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:45:32 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-8143 Thanks to everyone all over the world for introducing me to various technologies. Now I will start the demos.... Thanks to everyone all over the world for introducing me to various technologies. Now I will start the demos….

]]> By: Mike Anders http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-8134 Mike Anders Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:57:20 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-8134 Aren't recruiters only part of the picture? What about job seekers? Do the tools currently available make job search simple and highly productive? Research suggests that the answer is no. If technology can change that, then all constituents benefit. Aren’t recruiters only part of the picture? What about job seekers? Do the tools currently available make job search simple and highly productive? Research suggests that the answer is no. If technology can change that, then all constituents benefit.

]]> By: Eric Shannon http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-8111 Eric Shannon Thu, 15 Feb 2007 23:53:26 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-8111 This is my 10th year running a job board and my experience is that the online recruiting game is not about technology. Talk to someone knowledgeable at Monster and they'll tell you most recruiters aren't interested in technology. We've got some great features in our service that I always use when recruiting internally, but only a minority of our customers actually use them. This is a marketing business and we're running media companies. That's why most of the VC backed companies will evaporate given a couple of years. The real problem is that recruiting is hard work nowadays. But it isn't a technology problem, so we don't need 99% of these new ventures. This is my 10th year running a job board and my experience is that the online recruiting game is not about technology. Talk to someone knowledgeable at Monster and they’ll tell you most recruiters aren’t interested in technology. We’ve got some great features in our service that I always use when recruiting internally, but only a minority of our customers actually use them.

This is a marketing business and we’re running media companies. That’s why most of the VC backed companies will evaporate given a couple of years. The real problem is that recruiting is hard work nowadays. But it isn’t a technology problem, so we don’t need 99% of these new ventures.

]]> By: Mike Anders http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-8099 Mike Anders Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:25:50 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-8099 Juju (www.job-search-engine.com) is a competitor to Indeed, SimplyHired, and Jobster. We'd be the first to admit that we haven't differentiated ourselves well to date, nor addressed most of the large problems that exist in the market, but we've got some exciting innovations coming soon. Not marketing partnerships, not trivial me too feature enhancements, but real technology and a truly different approach to fundamental problems that we hope will change your perspective on the space. Juju (www.job-search-engine.com) is a competitor to Indeed, SimplyHired, and Jobster. We’d be the first to admit that we haven’t differentiated ourselves well to date, nor addressed most of the large problems that exist in the market, but we’ve got some exciting innovations coming soon. Not marketing partnerships, not trivial me too feature enhancements, but real technology and a truly different approach to fundamental problems that we hope will change your perspective on the space.

]]> By: Matt Griffith http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-8096 Matt Griffith Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:34:48 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-8096 You can find candidates anywhere but as many people have said in the comments, the hardest part (at least for our org) is connecting with and evaluating who is good and who isn't. For instance, you bring in a software architect and you will struggle through actually evaluating them unless you are one yourself. You should check out HireVue - they offer very neat way to connect candidates with managers through recorded video interviews and it seems they are gaining a lot of big companies as customers through what I have heard. We have used them ourselves in our small operation and been very impressed. HireVue makes it easy for me or my managers to log in to watch interviews from anywhere we are, anytime and give feedback to decide who we want to bring in for face to face interviews. I believe they are looking to raise capital. You can find candidates anywhere but as many people have said in the comments, the hardest part (at least for our org) is connecting with and evaluating who is good and who isn’t. For instance, you bring in a software architect and you will struggle through actually evaluating them unless you are one yourself.

You should check out HireVue – they offer very neat way to connect candidates with managers through recorded video interviews and it seems they are gaining a lot of big companies as customers through what I have heard. We have used them ourselves in our small operation and been very impressed. HireVue makes it easy for me or my managers to log in to watch interviews from anywhere we are, anytime and give feedback to decide who we want to bring in for face to face interviews. I believe they are looking to raise capital.

]]> By: Jeff N http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-8070 Jeff N Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:09:29 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-8070 I'm most interested to see where the niche players who are trying to provide services to affiliates fall out. I would agree that search needs to get a lot better first and more intelligent selection capabilities need to be built to facilitate HR/HC professional using the systems. Right now its gotten to a point where people are pulling back from the more innovative search solutions and (based upon the positions that come into my inbox) are using entry level people to send out inquiries to anyone who can spell UNIX despite actual interest or job responsibilities in recent history. I'm staying tuned to this one. Jeff N jeffn@startupattitude.com http://www.startupattitude.com I’m most interested to see where the niche players who are trying to provide services to affiliates fall out.

I would agree that search needs to get a lot better first and more intelligent selection capabilities need to be built to facilitate HR/HC professional using the systems. Right now its gotten to a point where people are pulling back from the more innovative search solutions and (based upon the positions that come into my inbox) are using entry level people to send out inquiries to anyone who can spell UNIX despite actual interest or job responsibilities in recent history.

I’m staying tuned to this one.

Jeff N
jeffn@startupattitude.com
http://www.startupattitude.com

]]> By: Jane S. http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/comment-page-1/#comment-8040 Jane S. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:34:39 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2007/02/09/the-job-problem-too-much-noise/#comment-8040 There's still a lot of work to be done on the search side in terms of finding relevant new positions directly from employers. Social networking doesn't seem that applicable to the job hunting model. There's some interesting work on the search side being done by <a href="http://www.recruit.net" rel="nofollow">Recruit.net</a> in Hong Kong and <a href="http://www.eluta.ca" rel="nofollow">Eluta.ca</a> in Canada. There’s still a lot of work to be done on the search side in terms of finding relevant new positions directly from employers. Social networking doesn’t seem that applicable to the job hunting model. There’s some interesting work on the search side being done by Recruit.net in Hong Kong and Eluta.ca in Canada.

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