E‐recruitment service providers review

Abstract

Purpose Aims to review e‐recruiters' web site platform features and tools that are designed to facilitate job seekers' job applications. Also intends to elucidate the financial performance of two international and two Malaysian e‐recruiters. Design/methodology/approach Discusses and compares three international (Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, and HotJobs.com) and three Malaysian (JobStreet.com, JobLinkAsia.com, and JobDB.com) e‐recruiters' backgrounds and initiatives. Presents the e‐recruiters' and online platforms, their current practices and overall strategies and financial performances. Findings Observes that the e‐recruiters' revenues are growing rapidly while profits are still elusive. Originality/value Presents an overview of e‐recruitment service providers, both international and malaysian.