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At our recent Job Boards Connect conference, Alexander Chukovski, Founder of Elevate HR Tech and HR Tech Lab, delivered a fascinating session on where the industry is heading and how job boards can prepare for the next few years. Here are the key takeaways from his “State of the Industry – October 2025” presentation.
Hiring Isn’t Slowing Because of AI
Despite what LinkedIn influencers might say, the current slowdown in hiring has less to do with AI and more to do with years of over hiring and derisking. According to a recent Yale study (Oct 2025), the market correction we’re seeing is part of a natural cycle, not a sign that AI has replaced human workers.
In short: this is an adjustment period, not an existential crisis.
Job Seekers Are Flooding the Market
Candidates are reporting hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applications with little response. That volume creates both frustration for job seekers and opportunity for job boards to improve matching, filtering, and user experience through smarter use of data and automation.
B2C Monetisation Is Back
Chukovski noted an “explosion” of paid job boards where job seekers pay to access premium listings, enhanced tools, or faster feedback.
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