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#94- Jeff Taylor on Reinventing Hiring, Betting on Yourself, and Why AI is a Career Wake-Up Call
SUMMARY
In this special ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit edition of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, Clark sits down with tech visionary and Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re on the right path, Jeff’s story will shift your perspective. From DJing in Boston clubs to founding one of the first 500 websites on the internet, Jeff’s nonlinear career path is a testament to grit, intuition, and the power of betting on yourself.
Jeff recounts his early days at UMass, where he didn’t exactly thrive in the classroom but flourished everywhere else, managing school newspapers, throwing parties, and building the social capital that would eventually launch his recruiting empire. That same outlier energy led him to create Monster.com, reshape how people find jobs, and now re-enter the industry with a bold new venture: Boom Band.
Together, Jeff and Clark unpack the rise of AI, the brokenness of traditional resumes, and the need for more human-centered hiring signals. They explore how platforms like Boom Band can flip the script, spotlighting not just what you’ve done but who you are. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating career change, trying to innovate inside their company, or just wondering what’s next in the future of talent.
JEFF'S BIO
Jeff Taylor is a pioneer in the world of digital recruiting. As the founder of Monster.com, one of the internet’s first-ever websites, he revolutionized how people search for jobs. Jeff has led organizations through massive scale, from DJing to creating a global brand with over 10,000 employees. Today, he's back with Boom Band, a human-first AI-powered talent marketplace designed to showcase people’s full selves, not just their job history.
He’s also a UMass alum who returned to finish his degree at age 40, a former nightclub DJ, a public speaker, and a longtime entrepreneur obsessed with rethinking what’s possible.
Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-taylor-5212115a/ or sign up for early access to Boom Band at BoomBand.com
Stop wasting money on lead-gen tools that don’t work. Learn how top recruiters are winning on LinkedIn with content, messaging, and automation—without spamming. Get live coaching, ongoing support, and a proven system to drive revenue inside Digital Recruiter Bootcamp. Join now: DigitalRecruiter.io/bootcamp
Get the best and most current digital recruiting insights, tips, and strategies every Sunday—straight to your inbox, for free: https://www.digitalrecruiter.io/drnewsletter
For more information about Digital Recruiter, click HERE ---＞ https://linktr.ee/thedigitalrecruiter
Make sure to sign up for the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit on November 4th and 5th in San Diego. In person and virtual seats available.
Get 10% off your ticket by using code "DigiRec" at checkout: https://lnkd.in/ewQcNVEi
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SUMMARY
In this special ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit edition of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, Clark sits down with tech visionary and Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re on the right path, Jeff’s story will shift your perspective. From DJing in Boston clubs to founding one of the first 500 websites on the internet, Jeff’s nonlinear career path is a testament to grit, intuition, and the power of betting on yourself.
Jeff recounts his early days at UMass, where he didn’t exactly thrive in the classroom but flourished everywhere else, managing school newspapers, throwing parties, and building the social capital that would eventually launch his recruiting empire. That same outlier energy led him to create Monster.com, reshape how people find jobs, and now re-enter the industry with a bold new venture: Boom Band.
Together, Jeff and Clark unpack the rise of AI, the brokenness of traditional resumes, and the need for more human-centered hiring signals. They explore how platforms like Boom Band can flip the script, spotlighting not just what you’ve done but who you are. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating career change, trying to innovate inside their company, or just wondering what’s next in the future of talent.
JEFF'S BIO
Jeff Taylor is a pioneer in the world of digital recruiting. As the founder of Monster.com, one of the internet’s first-ever websites, he revolutionized how people search for jobs. Jeff has led organizations through massive scale, from DJing to creating a global brand with over 10,000 employees. Today, he's back with Boom Band, a human-first AI-powered talent marketplace designed to showcase people’s full selves, not just their job history.
He’s also a UMass alum who returned to finish his degree at age 40, a former nightclub DJ, a public speaker, and a longtime entrepreneur obsessed with rethinking what’s possible.
Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-taylor-5212115a/ or sign up for early access to Boom Band at BoomBand.com
Stop wasting money on lead-gen tools that don’t work. Learn how top recruiters are winning on LinkedIn with content, messaging, and automation—without spamming. Get live coaching, ongoing support, and a proven system to drive revenue inside Digital Recruiter Bootcamp. Join now: DigitalRecruiter.io/bootcamp
Get the best and most current digital recruiting insights, tips, and strategies every Sunday—straight to your inbox, for free: https://www.digitalrecruiter.io/drnewsletter
For more information about Digital Recruiter, click HERE ---＞ https://linktr.ee/thedigitalrecruiter
Make sure to sign up for the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit on November 4th and 5th in San Diego. In person and virtual seats available.
Get 10% off your ticket by using code "DigiRec" at checkout: https://lnkd.in/ewQcNVEi
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