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How We Built a Better Job Board
Most job search websites cast a wide net in order to appeal to as many users as possible. APEGA’s Job Board, however, hones in on engineering- and geoscience- related positions. This makes it easier for Members visiting the job board to find relevant listings. APEGA’s Job Board allows for custom- ized job searches, which means you can find opportunities specific to your experience and expertise. Pick your APEGA designation, for example, or narrow your search to specific disciplines. Refine your search even more with keywords and locations. When users come across job postings they’re interested in, they can bookmark them. Upon returning to their homepage, book- marked postings are organized by the applica- tion deadlines, so Members can prioritize their tasks and ensure that they’re able to pursue every opportunity they’re interested in.
More than 5,100 Members have used the APEGA Job Board since 2012 to connect with one or more of the posters of more than 9,000 job opportunities. Engineering and geoscience Members have had direct access to opportunities in their professions. But the APEGA Job Board needed an upgrade. An APEGA core value is innova- tion. And we are always looking for ways to enrich the Member experience. The job board definitely needed attention. After careful assessment and redevel- opment, APEGA is pleased to announce a brand new, redesigned, and reimagined job board for Members. Launched in January, the new APEGA Job Board is • simple to use • more searchable • focused on user experience • more efficient and relevant • more effective and targeted Connecting job seekers with employers in and outside of Alberta is easier than ever.
A senior talent acquisition consultant told us that posting on APEGA’s Job Board is perfect for reaching specific disciplines within the professions. Because the job board is highly targeted, the analytics we provide employers — such as the number of times a posting is viewed — are more relevant than similar statistics from a broader user base. Employers get an accurate sense of how much attention their postings are receiving by the engineers or geoscientists that they want to reach. Like job seekers, companies can narrow their postings to specific engineering and geoscience fields and training. If they require applicants with a certain designation or training in a certain discipline, their postings will come up in those searches.
POSTING IS A BREEZE
APEGA is dedicated to constantly evaluating the services it offers Members. We’re proud of the increased functionality of the new APEGA Job Board. We’re certain it will help Members connect with employers seeking talented engineers and geoscientists.
EMPLOYER ADVANTAGES, TOO
Like APEGA itself, the APEGA Job Board’s biggest strength is its Members. Post- ing on our platform puts your job in front of thousands of Members, many of them experienced in the skillsets you’re looking for. Because only APEGA Members have access to the job board, employers can be confident their postings will be seen by the right people.
JOB SEEKERS FIRST
A platform that connects job seekers and employers becomes even more important in difficult economic times. With a number of design changes and added functions, the new job board makes pursuing employment opportunities simple and efficient.
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