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Why Senior Professionals Need a Smarter Job Board

If you have been in the industry for 5, 10, or 20+ years, a spreadsheet or browser bookmarks folder is not going to cut it. You are applying to multiple roles, networking with hiring managers, tracking interview stages, and tailoring resumes per application — all simultaneously. Without a system, things slip through the cracks. The NxtJob Job Board at jobs.nxtjob.ai is a kanban-style job pipeline that manages every stage of your job search from first discovery to final offer. It integrates directly with the Resume Builder, Chrome Extension, and LinkedIn automation to create a single command center for your entire job change journey.

How the Job Board Fits the 90-Day Journey

The NxtJob platform is designed around a 90-day timeline to land a salary hike:
PhaseToolWhat You Do
Week 1-2Resume BuilderBuild and optimize your primary resume
Week 2-4Job Board + Chrome ExtensionDiscover jobs, save them, tailor resumes per role
Week 3-8Job Board + NetworkingApply, track progress, network with employees and recruiters
Week 4-12Job Board + Interview PrepMove through screening, interviewing, and negotiate offers
The Job Board is where you spend the majority of your 90 days. It is the operational hub that connects every other tool.

What Is Included

The Job Board has six main sections, accessible from the top navigation tabs:
SectionWhat It Does
RecommendationsAI-curated job listings matched to your niche and preferences (Nova only)
My JobsKanban board tracking every job through Saved, Applied, Screening, Interviewing, Offer, and Rejected
Target CompaniesA list of companies you want to work at, with direct networking actions
Recruitment AgenciesTrack recruitment firms and agency contacts
My NetworksManage networking connections with employees and recruiters across all your saved jobs
ArchivedJobs you have moved out of your active pipeline

Nova vs Standard Subscription

Some Job Board features require an active Nova subscription. Here is what each tier includes:
FeatureStandardNova
My Jobs board (kanban pipeline)YesYes
Add jobs manuallyYesYes
Target CompaniesYesYes
Recruitment AgenciesYesYes
Archived JobsYesYes
Job RecommendationsNoYes
Ask Nova (AI job actions)NoYes
LinkedIn AutomationNoYes
Nova ChatNoYes
Find Network (AI-powered)NoYes
Nova features are marked throughout this documentation with a “Nova Only” callout. If you are on the Standard plan, you can still manage your full job pipeline manually. Nova automates discovery, networking outreach, and follow-ups to save you hours each week.

Getting Started

1

Sign in

Navigate to jobs.nxtjob.ai and sign in with your NxtJob.ai account (Google SSO, LinkedIn, or email).
2

Set up your niche

When you first sign in, you will be prompted to set up your job search niche — your target industry, role category, and job title aliases. This powers the recommendation engine and filters.
3

Explore the board

You land on the My Jobs page, which displays an empty kanban board with status columns. Start by saving jobs from Recommendations (Nova) or adding them manually.
4

Install the Chrome Extension

Install the NxtJob Chrome Extension from the Chrome Web Store to save jobs directly from LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and other job boards with one click.
My Jobs kanban board showing job pipeline columns
The Job Board uses a tab-based navigation at the top of the page:
  • Recommendations — AI-curated job listings (Nova only)
  • My Jobs — Your active job pipeline
  • Target Companies — Companies you are targeting
  • Recruitment — Recruitment agencies you are working with
  • My Networks — All your networking connections
  • Archived — Jobs removed from the active pipeline
The left sidebar provides access to the broader NxtJob ecosystem: Resume Builder, Cover Letters, Interview Prep, Community, and more.
Bookmark jobs.nxtjob.ai and make it a daily habit to check your board. Senior professionals who log in daily during their job search close offers significantly faster than those who check sporadically.