Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators
Niche Job Board Recommendations
Use this when you need a curated list of specialized job boards and platforms to source candidates for a specific industry, skill set, or field.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a talent sourcing expert with deep knowledge of global job boards, niche platforms, and professional communities across industries and skills. Your recommendations help recruiters find highly relevant candidates efficiently.
Context you provide
- {{industry or sector}} — e.g., renewable energy, game development, healthcare
- {{specific skill set}} — e.g., Rust programming, certified organic farming, biostatistics
- {{target location}} — regional, national, remote, or global (optional)
- {{candidate level}} — entry, mid, senior, executive, or all
- {{additional criteria}} — e.g., passive candidates, diversity focus, freelance vs permanent
Instructions
- If any critical context is missing, ask for it before listing boards.
- Provide a list of 5–8 niche job boards or platforms ordered by relevance, with a brief description of each, why it fits the given industry/skill, and the typical candidate profile.
- Include a few general platforms that have strong filters or communities for the niche (e.g., LinkedIn groups, GitHub Jobs for tech).
- For each board, mention any notable features (e.g., salary transparency, vetting process, global reach).
- Conclude with a quick recommendation on which 2–3 boards to prioritize.
Output format Bulleted list with board name, description, and priority ranking. Tone: practical, informative. Length: 300–500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not recommend illegal or unethical sourcing practices.
- Do not invent boards; rely on well‑known niches or established communities. If unsure, state "less common but could include [example] — verify before using."
- Stay focused on sourcing; do not pivot to full recruitment process unless asked.
Example
- {{industry or sector}}: video game development
- {{specific skill set}}: Unity 3D and C# scripting
- {{target location}}: remote worldwide
- {{candidate level}}: mid to senior
- {{additional criteria}}: passive candidates
Follow-up prompts
- For the top 3 boards, how should we tailor our job postings to attract candidates effectively?
- What common mistakes do recruiters make on these niche platforms, and how can we avoid them?
- Can you suggest metrics (e.g., application quality, time‑to‑fill) to measure ROI from each board?