We will define and map some of the functions of a job board and create mashups to support these functions. We're not going to cover all the functions of a job board (there are too many to cover) and we will be using numerous APIs from different providers to provide these functions.
The functions are:
Create a Facebook application that extracts and displays the user's profile. Facebook is used here as a marketing tool to acquire candidates.
Search for jobs through Indeed according to the user's Facebook profile. Most job boards will have their own database of job postings but here we emulate acquiring job postings by using a job search engine.
Display the location of the jobs found using the user's profile in Google Maps. Displaying job locations in a map provides more visual impact to candidates.
Search and display news on the recruiting companies through the Daylife platform. News on the recruiting company provides more information on the company and its products and services...