Why Job Boards Work Better for Recruiters Job boards can be a great resource to find candidates when used effectively. Recruiters typically have several ads posted for a broad spectrum of positions on job boards, which gives them an edge over employers who are only posting for a couple of positions, because a candidate may apply for one position, but be better suited for a different role the recruiter is working with. Having a shared ad budget means they are less likely to run out of budget before an end-of-the-day surge in web traffic. The best recruiters also have a copywriter on staff who can write lively, specific job ads that include keywords and phrases that will target the right audience. Recruiters have the resources to quickly source and screen candidates and they have the expertise to identify those that have the right skills for the job. Additionally, they have developed a candidate network of active as well as passive candidates. So instead of waiting for the perfect candidate to apply on a job board, they can quickly connect with top talent as soon as a new job comes in. Recruiters use job boards as just one of many resources for finding new talent. Employers are more likely to have success when they work with a recruiter who has the right experience to effectively source top candidates.