Strategy · 6 min read
Build a two-board search, not a twenty-tab habit
A focused system for choosing one broad job source and one specialist source, then reviewing both without duplicating effort.
Reviewed July 20, 2026Why two sources are usually enough
More tabs create the feeling of coverage but often reproduce the same vacancies. Use one broad board for reach and one specialist board for signal. The pair should differ in audience, filters or screening—not merely branding.
Choose the pair
Score each board against your actual constraints before looking at listing volume.
- Does it cover your profession and hiring region?
- Can you filter location restrictions and employment type?
- Are salary ranges, dates and company identities clear?
- Does the second board add genuinely different employers?
Run a weekly rhythm
Review narrow alerts daily, do a deeper search twice a week and record every serious application. Stop using a source after three weeks if it repeatedly produces duplicates or irrelevant roles.
Quick answers
Common questions
Should I ever use more than two boards?
Yes, for a narrow profession or country where a specialist local board adds unique coverage. Add a third source only after you can explain the gap it fills.
How long should I test a job board?
Three weeks is usually enough to judge relevance, duplication and search quality across several listing cycles.