LAND O LAKES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2006--JobKite today
announced the debut of JobKite.com, a fresh alternative for connecting
online job seekers with top employers nationwide. Through the
amalgamation of hundreds of regional and niche job boards and years of
successfully matching prospective employees with great positions,
JobKite has created a brand new national job site that serves as the
most dynamic, interactive and powerful hiring resource on the Web. From
fresh site design and community-building features to cutting-edge job
posting delivery mechanisms and an unprecedented level of client
service, JobKite leverages the best of new technologies to stand out
from commoditized job sites and deliver a fun destination for serious
job seekers.
The First Online Job Site to Embrace the Full Power of Web
Technologies
First-generation job sites took advantage of the reach and scale of the
Internet to change the dynamics of hiring but offer little more
interactivity and personalization than the Sunday classifieds. JobKite
leverages the best of the Web to make job search easy, comfortable and
fun.
In job search, first impressions go a long way. For this reason,
JobKite created the Internet's first Flash Recruiting Ads, which convey
information about both companies and positions as never before.
Leveraging voice, moving images and sound, Flash Recruiting Ads bring
new possibilities for communicating job- and company-specific
information to online job seekers. The benefits of Flash Recruiting Ads
include:
-- Worth More than a Thousand Words--Multimedia capabilities help
companies deliver an unprecedented amount of information through their
online listings, helping them capture the interest of potential
candidates and inspire them to want to learn more.
-- Better Informed Job Seekers--Job advertisements can now better
communicate the unique atmosphere, culture and job benefits employers
can offer, and potential employees can make a more informed decision
about the positions they view.
-- More Brand-Building Power--Flash Recruiting Ads enable employers to
combine all the sights and sounds they need to reflect corporate
branding and culture to better inform potential candidates.
"JobKite offers a unique blend of outstanding customer service and
tailored multimedia posting options that can display far more
information about our company and its culture than the traditional
online job listings offered by other sites," said Rick Swanson, vice
president of sales and marketing, Vivax Medical Corporation. "JobKite's
resume matching experts also deliver candidates who line up perfectly
with Vivax's criteria. I look forward to filling several positions over
the next year and would recommend JobKite to any hiring executive. They
really help streamline our recruitment efforts while making the hiring
process more enjoyable."
JobKite.com also showcases the best community features the Web has to
offer. Since JobKite recognizes that job seekers are real people with
real interests who cannot spend 24-hours per day job hunting, it has
built an online destination that combines serious job search with the
leisure elements that job seekers need to "cool off" after a hard day's
search. This is represented in the following community features:
-- Lounges--It all starts with the JobKite Lounge area, which features
original content covering everything from pets to travel to celebrity
gossip, and is overseen by Gavin, a genial squirrel host who is always
there to help users out.
-- Forums and Blogs--JobKite provides users with additional free
resources to make connections, and chat with their peers about their job
search experience, or to simply dish on the latest celebrity gossip,
sports or current events.
-- Webcams--JobKite uses live streaming video to help transport users
to where they want to be. Whether it's a visit to the Petcam to bond
with one of JobKite's featured pets, or to check out a featured worker
in the Jobcam, JobKite offers multiple options for both work and play.
-- Directories--JobKite also connects job seekers to the products,
services and destinations they need when not plotting their next big
career move. Whether it's a trip from the Accomodation/Travel Directory,
or a day at the spa from the Relaxation Directory, JobKite brings all
the resources a job seeker needs to maintain the work-life balance into
one easy location.
The emergence of the Internet brought new efficiency to the job
searching process by providing a wealth of resources for job searchers
and posters alike. However, it has also completely removed personal
service from the online hiring process. JobKite recognizes that hiring
involves people, not products, and that both employers and job seekers
have unique needs that can only be addressed through human interaction.
As a result, JobKite has made customer service its number one priority,
resulting in unmatched, personalized service. The company demonstrates
this philosophy through uniquely flexible offerings, including:
-- Flexible Job Posting Options--JobKite provides a wide range of
posting options to enable employers to select the duration and pricing
that works best for their recruitment needs.
-- Free Resume Matching Services--Unlike other job sites, which offer
software-based resume matching services at additional costs, JobKite
provides free resume matching services that are performed by real,
highly skilled human beings who are assigned to each job posting for the
duration of its listing on the site. These resume matching experts
leverage industry and candidate knowledge to build up to 50-75 resume
matches for each job listing.
-- Money Back Guarantee--JobKite stands behind the services it provides
and guarantees customer satisfaction. If employers are not satisfied
with their job listing engagement, JobKite offers a full money-back
guarantee.
"The Internet has made it far more efficient for employers and job
seekers to connect, but while the Web has continued to evolve and
provide more technologies for improving the user experience, job sites
have simply not evolved with it," said Heather Galler, CEO of JobKite.
"At JobKite, our mission is to combine the best available technology,
community and service with a unique, inviting atmosphere to help connect
job seekers with the right companies for their career advancement.
JobKite is deeper than just jobs, because people are."
Note: A publication-quality image of the JobKite.com site is now
available for direct download via the following URL:
http://jobkite.com/prscreenshot.htm
About JobKite
JobKite is a next generation job site that embraces the full power of
the Web, combining new technologies, high-touch service and deep
community and content to change the hiring process forever. Built on the
firm belief that people are deeper than jobs, JobKite is a dynamic,
lively site and a well-rounded resource that takes the stress out of
hiring and recruiting for both employers and job seekers. JobKite offers
a national job board, as well as more than ninety niche job sites that
are particular to location or industry, and twenty-seven industry
specific directories - including listings for wedding vendors, plastic
surgeons, realtors and B&Bs. The company is privately held with
headquarters in Land O Lakes, Fla. For more information, please visit
www.jobkite.com.