No Resume Required: My Perfect Gig Launches Next Generation Recruiting Service

Resumes are shown the door in favor of breakthrough “search and connect” technology
LEXINGTON, Mass.--Nov. 18, 2008 – My Perfect Gig unveiled MyPerfectGig.com, a dramatic leap forward in online recruiting services that enables engineers across multiple disciplines to find their perfect job in just a few clicks.

Employing a unique “skill cloud” interface, the knowledge-based system presents in-demand skills across the engineering industry. Engineering professionals can quickly find their perfect job match on-the-fly – no resumes, no lengthy questionnaires.

MyPerfectGig.com transforms how candidates search for jobs and is a natural fit for passive candidates. Visitors search anonymously, without registration, an upfront questionnaire or first submitting a resume. The service contains an in-depth knowledge of the skills for each occupation most in demand. With each click, it navigates the job seeker towards job opportunities ideally suited to their interests and expertise. MyPerfectGig.com’s algorithm updates skill associations based on user input, enabling its knowledge base to grow organically and enable better matches. 

“Our intelligent, guided-search interface reboots the recruiting world, enabling job seekers to share a ‘common language’ with employers,” said Blair Heavey, chief executive officer. “Those not actively seeking jobs can also discover the value of their specific skills within their market and more strategically plan their careers.”

MyPerfectGig.com differs significantly from other recruiting services that promise employer introductions, yet effectively discourage passive job candidates by requiring registration. Upon locating a uniquely-suited position from the skill cloud interface, the candidate can choose to “green light” their willingness to be introduced. Only then can the employer request the candidate’s resume, after the candidate has identified their ideal job and requested the introduction.

In a tough economy, candidates pay more attention to their career, and employers seek ways to cut costs. My Perfect Gig offers candidates a way to find their ideal job with a few clicks.  When job seekers request introductions, hiring managers can easily see the best-suited candidates for their open positions. 

The company’s employer product, SourceView, let recruiters and hiring managers automatically distill job requirements down to the “must-have” skills for their positions.  Information relating to the available supply of talent and the competitive demand for each discrete skill is provided along with candidate profiles that precisely match their needs.    

My Perfect Gig has paying corporate customers and is partnering with high-traffic content sites such as EE Times.com and over 15 engineering schools and candidate database companies covering millions of individual job seekers.

About My Perfect Gig, Inc.
My Perfect Gig, www.myperfectgig.com, is transforming recruiting with its knowledge-based approach for employers and candidates.  The company was established by seasoned professionals with deep domain expertise in recruitment technology and a proven ability to deliver scalable Web 2.0 solutions.  My Perfect Gig is funded by North Bridge Venture Partners and Commonwealth Capital Ventures.
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