Are Architecture Job Boards still useful?

Over the years working in Architecture and also Recruitment I've seen job boards change, some come and go and there is some success stories.On the other hand, everyone has been saying job boards are dying, expensive to use and useless for the job seeker and advertiser. Who is right and is COVID-19 the nail in the coffin for change?The Evolution of Job Boards: Are They Still Relevant?In this episode, the team from the Architecture Social and McDonald & Company, led by Stephen Drew and joined by Jack Moran and Will Ridgway, tackle the burning question: Are job boards still effective in today's digital age? They discuss the history and evolution of job boards, their current impact, and alternative strategies for job seekers and recruiters alike. Highlights include tips on leveraging LinkedIn, approaching companies directly, and building personal and professional networks. Tune in to gain valuable insights into job hunting and recruitment in the architecture industry.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:56 Discussing the Impact of COVID-19 on Job Hunting01:32 The Evolution of Job Boards03:40 Effectiveness of Job Boards Today10:32 Alternative Job Hunting Strategies17:49 Networking and Direct Applications23:47 Recruitment Insights and Tools26:33 Networking and Job Seeking Strategies27:28 The Importance of Online and Offline Presence28:21 Architectural Social Community30:51 Challenges with Job Boards32:24 Effective Job Application Techniques34:17 The Role of LinkedIn in Job Hunting35:15 Personal Experiences with Job Boards42:06 Building a Personal Brand44:15 Final Thoughts and Summary____📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://architecturesocial.com (00:00) - Introduction and Greetings (00:56) - Discussing the Impact of COVID-19 on Job Hunting (01:32) - The Evolution of Job Boards (03:40) - Effectiveness of Job Boards Today (10:32) - Alternative Job Hunting Strategies (17:49) - Networking and Direct Applications (23:47) - Recruitment Insights and Tools (26:33) - Networking and Job Seeking Strategies (27:28) - The Importance of Online and Offline Presence (28:21) - Architectural Social Community (30:51) - Challenges with Job Boards (32:24) - Effective Job Application Techniques (34:17) - The Role of LinkedIn in Job Hunting (35:15) - Personal Experiences with Job Boards (42:06) - Building a Personal Brand (44:15) - Final Thoughts and Summary