Hired on the Spot.com Revolutionizes Job Hunting with Social Media
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DETROIT--(Business Wire)-- Hired on the Spot, revolutionizing the way online job hunting is done, launched its Web site www.hiredonthespot.com. The company takes a unique approach to the job search challenge by incorporating social networking, allowing users to connect with othersthrough blogging, and viral marketing to maximize visibility and encourage differentiation from other job seekers. "Hired on the Spot addresses the ineffectiveness of traditional job board strategies that focus on posting resumes and searching online databases," said Chief Executive Officer, Ben Riggan. "We take an action-oriented approach emphasizing the three key steps to the job hunt ─ Take Action, Get Noticed, Get Hired ─ and use today`s technology to enhance the experience." Job seekers can create comprehensive employment profiles on the Hired on the Spot Web site. The company advocates a Resume Revolution, emphasizing that an individual`s uniqueness can`t be reduced to a traditional resume alone. Resumes are created using a proprietary quick-search format highlighting skills, employment history and education. Responses to open-ended questions such as "Why am I a great employee?" highlight additional characteristics and attributes. Candidates also create video resumes and blogs. To enhance their visibility, they order t-shirts imprinted with their resume! Hired on the Spot is an effective solution for employers who can save up to 75 percent on the cost of posting jobs. It also provides a go-to spot for insightful information on candidates. Both job postings and job seeker information are accessible through Internet search engines, another advantage of the site. "Traditional search strategies are changing. Job hunters and employers are always exploring new avenues to connect with the job market and, through Hired on the Spot, both have a resource to enhance the hiring process and their personal experiences," said Chief Operating Officer, Wes Weiler. About Hired On the Spot Hired on the Spot provides innovative support to job seekers and employers to increase the effectiveness of their search strategies. Its site, www.hiredonthespot.com, advocates proactively approaching a job hunt by incorporating social media for network building and viral marketing to maximize visibility. Hired on the Spot is available to employers, who post opportunities at a fraction of the cost of leading job boards and access comprehensive job seeker information, gaining better perspectives on candidates. Additional information: www.hiredonthespot.com. Hired on the Spot Wes Weiler 517-420-6624 wes@hiredonthespot.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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