: Project Overview:

Paul Brown and Tony Kahan founded Jobsearch.com in November 2004, with the vision to create a global employment platform. Headquartered in Texas and Connecticut, Jobsearch.com aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers by offering an accessible, efficient, and revenue-generating platform for job listings and applications.

The primary goal of Jobsearch.com is to become a leading player in the global employment industry by expanding its reach to 10+ countries.

Revenue model:

Jobsearch.com plans to generate revenue through:

  1. Paid Job Postings: Employers pay to advertise job vacancies.
  2. Resumé Features: Offering resumé-building tools to job seekers.
  3. Direct Applications: Enabling job seekers to apply for jobs directly via the platform.
  4. Resumé Posting and Storage: Allowing users to upload and store their resumés.

Core features:

  1. Account Creation: Free account creation with mandatory fields (e.g., name, email, location, mobile number, designation, and salary).
  2. Resumé Upload: Option to upload a CV in PDF or Word format.
  3. Job Notifications: Alerts sent via email and WhatsApp for job openings.
  4. Advanced Job Search:
  5. Job Application: View job descriptions, and posting dates, and apply for roles directly.
  1. Account Creation: Paid account creation with details like company name, role, and contact information.
  2. Payment Integration: Secure gateway for employer account payments.
  3. Job Posting: Ability to post jobs with details including role, salary, experience, location, description, skills, and keywords.
  4. Manage Job Posts:

Identifying stakeholders

Stakeholder Group Role/Responsibility
Founders (Paul Brown, Tony Kahan) Visionaries and decision-makers for the platform.
Business Analysts Requirements gathering, process mapping, and solution design.
Project Managers Oversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Development Team Build and implement the website features.
UI/UX Designers Design user-friendly interfaces and ensure usability.
QA Testers Test the software for bugs, usability, and performance.
Marketing Team Promote the platform and acquire users.
Employers Post job listings and search for suitable candidates.
Job Seekers Use the platform to find and apply for jobs.
Payment Gateway Providers Enable secure financial transactions.
Legal and Compliance Team Ensure platform adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Customer Support Team Provide support to users for any issues or queries.

RACI Mattrix

Task/Activity Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed
Define project scope Business Analysts Founders Project Managers Development Team
Requirements gathering Business Analysts Project Managers Job Seekers, Employers Founders
Design wireframes and prototypes UI/UX Designers Business Analysts QA Testers Founders
Develop website Development Team Project Managers UI/UX Designers Founders
Integrate payment gateway Development Team Project Managers Payment Providers Legal Team
Test website features QA Testers Project Managers Development Team Founders
Launch platform Marketing Team Founders Business Analysts Employers, Job Seekers

As-Is and Future Process Map

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As-Is Process (Job Seekers):

  1. Job Search: Manually search through multiple websites, job boards, and corporate career pages to find relevant job postings.
  2. Account Management: Create accounts on various job portals, each requiring unique credentials.
  3. Application Tracking: Manually track job applications, often through spreadsheets or personal notes.
  4. Notifications: Depend on individual job portals for email updates about relevant jobs, often missing opportunities.
  5. Resumé Management: Upload resumés separately to each job portal.