"The Facebook job board returns at a time when economic uncertainty and AI adoption threaten entry-level jobs. With the job board, Facebook aims to help young adults (18 and above) and recent graduates land an entry-level or part-time role in their locality. It connects applicants directly to employers via Messenger. Facebook also plans to integrate Meta AI in the process, offering personalized job recommendations (based on the data it learns from user activity)."
"Given that the traditional job options for young and inexperienced workers are shrinking, Facebook's job board could play a crucial role in connecting vulnerable job seekers with opportunities. The social commerce platform receives over 300 million monthly users in the United States, which demonstrates the vast potential reach for local job listings. The job board will also serve as an additional source of revenue for the platform, as employers can run advertisements about it."
Facebook is reviving its job board on Marketplace in the United States after discontinuing the feature in 2023. The job board targets young adults (18 and above) and recent graduates, helping them find local entry-level and part-time roles. Applicants connect directly to employers via Messenger, and Meta plans to integrate Meta AI to provide personalized job recommendations based on user activity. The move aims to address shrinking traditional opportunities for inexperienced workers and reach millions of U.S. users. Employers can advertise listings, creating additional platform revenue. Future plans include integrating listings across Groups and Pages to increase visibility.
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