This paper examines the influence of Alba Chunkuk, one of the largest online intermediaries for part-time job seekers and employers. We give critical insights into the user experience of Alba Chunkuk users-both part-timers and employers alike-with reg...
This paper examines the influence of Alba Chunkuk, one of the largest online intermediaries for part-time job seekers and employers. We give critical insights into the user experience of Alba Chunkuk users-both part-timers and employers alike-with regards to: effectiveness of information presented, interaction between part-timers and employers, and contribution to social issues. We also analyze the interface of Alba Chunkuk`s website, deriving several design implications to enhance users` approaches to the service. Research methods include semi-structured interviews, surveys, and hybrid card sorting. Our results show that overall, the usability and satisfaction ratings of Alba Chunkuk are neither particularly positive nor negative-its performance is not noticeably outstanding. The major areas of weakness are: 1) low credibility of information provided despite users` high reliance on it, 2) lack of a platform for sustained interactions between part-timers and employers, 3) limited attentiveness on social issues, and 4) the overly complex website. Recommendations include: implementation of filters to confirm information in job notices and resumes, a more direct contact system, socially beneficial services for broader groups, and the simplification of its UI and information categorization.