As I write, it’s beginning to look like Jobster will terminate my editorial responsibilities on Wednesday the 9th. It’s certainly their opion to change horses when and where they see fit. They’ve just done it awkwardly.
For the vast majority of my time as the editor of Recruiting.com, Jobster has ignored me. No resources and no management. On occasion, I’ve prepared to have a thorough discussion of the options and possibilities. Those meetings never materialized.
So, I’ve been doing the best I can with what I have been given. A vision never materialized; Jobster was uninterested in that.
Don’t get me wrong. If Jobster had wanted someone who could follow instructions and color inbetween the lines, I was the wrong guy. My longsuit is critique and independent content generation. I look at the future. I don’t receive guidance very well.
So the way that I read it, my contract expires on the 10th of May. Jobster, however, plans to do a quick transition on Wednesday. It’s a month early and on very short notice.
I think they are running out of money.
The logical thing for you to wonder is “What’s going to happen to Jobster?” You’ll have to ask Jeff Seely, the new CEO. He’s not telling me.
Meanwhile, I am going to start posting material on both Recruiting.com and johnsumser.com I’ll keep you posted the best I can about Jobster and Recruiting.com
John Sumser
John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. Like anyone trying to process a lot of information, he is two or three steps ahead in some areas and still learning about others. Sumser’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, John’s seeks to understand and advise clients on where their technology works best, for whom, and in what context. Each year, John examines the insides of hundreds of companies, their products, and ecosystems. He delivers vendor analysis by building the framework from which to deliver the critique. He is constantly connecting and making visible the front end of change. He can help you see the path of evolution and the risks on the journey. The HRExaminer is Sumser’s vehicle for understanding and explaining the inner workings of the industry. With three weekly podcasts, and written commentary, he covers emerging ideas, the state of the industry, and the executives who operate it.