Affinity Circles Helps Universities Meet Alumni Career Needs

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Jun 16 (MARKET WIRE) --
Affinity Circles, Inc., the leading provider of trusted social networks
for alumni associations and professional trade associations, announced
today that in the last quarter, the number of job seekers using their
alumni networks to connect directly with companies has tripled.

With more than 18 million graduates from over 150 leading university
alumni associations and professional organizations, Affinity Circles'
alumni networks cater to a broad range of both passive and active
candidates. A subscription based service, inCircle differs significantly
from other online networks and career services in that it allows job
seekers to avoid the hassle of wading through irrelevant job listings.
Instead, opportunities are matched to members based on their interests
and they connect directly with the company, without having to apply to a
particular listing.

"We have seen an influx of alums turning to our alumni network
specifically for help with their careers," said Michael Hofherr of Penn
State Smeal College of Business. "Through inCircle, we are able to
connect people directly with top companies."

inCircle Recruiting, a recruiting solution for employers, saves companies
time and money when trying to identify the right candidates. Through
inCircle Recruiting, staffing teams are able to tap into a network of
exclusive online communities, establish an interactive branded presence
and instantly reach and engage qualified candidates in an environment they
trust. Employers can also expand their reach and engage prospects through
additional channels such as email, Facebook, RSS feeds and other push
technologies.

"Reduced staffing teams don't have time for traditional recruitment
methods that take too long, cost too much, and are ineffective," said
Teresa Torres, Chief Executive Officer at Affinity Circles. "inCircle
allows alumni to bypass those methods and directly connect with staffing
teams of some of the world's top companies."

Affinity Circles is also working closely with Monster.com, the leading
online global careers and recruitment resource, to expand the number of
companies presently available to job seekers using the inCircle network.

About Affinity Circles

Affinity Circles is the leading provider of trusted social networks for
college alumni associations and professional trade associations seeking to
promote career advancement for their members. For additional information,
visit www.affinitycircles.com, send email to press@affinitycircles.com or
call us at (650) 810-1500.

Contact:
Affinity Circles
(650) 810-1500
Email Contact
www.affinitycircles.com

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