By Jennifer Porter

For those of you that have not seen “Gin” the dancing dog, you need to watch this video from You Tube and Britain’s Got Talent.

Click here to watch.

This is why we encourage employees to bring their dogs to our office. It creates a wonderful environment especially with the high-pace, high-intensity we are seeing at GoliathJobs.

GoliathJobs.com - The #1 Job Site on the Web!

About GoliathJobs & JobsOver50:
GoliathJobs is a free web-based employment service. We connect job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters. GoliathJobs creates partnerships with schools throughout North America which serve as liaisons. This model delivers a powerful career service edge to schools at no charge, a competitive edge to job seekers and high-quality results to employers.

JobsOver50.com is a dedicated employment portal for baby boomers & retirees built on the same platform.

by David Eisner

What Makes GoliathJobs the #1 Job Site on the Web?

A massive study was conducted in 2008 in the form of focus groups, panel discussions & surveys to evaluate the online recruiting industry. The target respondents included job seekers, employers, recruiters & career service centers throughout North America. Demographics included a variety of ages, income, experience & education levels.

GoliathJobs won in 8 categories and tied for 1st place in the other 2.

Categories included the following:
Ease of registration
Ease of use/user-friendly environment
Search results (applicability, quality & nature of jobs found in query)
Safety & privacy
Speed & efficiency
ROI (per employers polled)
Services, opportunities, ease of use and safety for students & alumni (per schools polled)
Administrative cost savings (per schools polled)

48% of respondents heard of GoliathJobs from others that had used the service. The other 52% heard of GoliathJobs via their school or alma mater, career fair, web search, advertising, etc. We are confident that JobsOver50.com for Baby Boomers & Retirees, launched in 2009, will see the same results soon.

Click here to read the study details

GoliathJobs.com - The #1 Job Site on the Web!

About GoliathJobs & JobsOver50:
GoliathJobs is a free web-based employment service for students & alumni. We connect job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters. GoliathJobs creates partnerships with schools throughout North America which serve as liaisons. This model delivers a powerful career service edge to schools at no charge, a competitive edge to job seekers and high-quality results to employers.

JobsOver50.com is a dedicated employment portal for baby boomers & retirees built on the same platform.

Also Available on Yahoo Finance, WSJ & PR Newswire. Click Here.

Press Release

GoliathJobs, Inc Announces The Launch Of The JobsOver50.com Portal For 50+ Job Seekers

Free web-based employment service for Baby Boomers & Retirees backed by the powerful GoliathJobs network.

Stamford, CT January 29, 2009: GoliathJobs announces the launch of JobsOver50.com, a free web-based employment service dedicated to the needs of Baby Boomers & Retirees. David Mezzapelle, Founder and Director of Marketing & Development, expresses his excitement over the launch: “After completing extensive market research amongst Baby Boomers and Retirees, it became clear that there was a void in the existing online career services space. Our data told us that while 82% of those over the age of 50 used career-focused web sites to seek out new employment opportunities, satisfaction with these sites is pretty low with only 22% claiming to be satisfied with such services. It was a real ‘ah-ha’ moment and a logical next step for us.”

Lack of Relevance and Too Much Advertising to Blame

“During our research we found that 68% of job seekers over the age of 50 believe that current web-based job sites are geared primarily towards people entering the workforce rather than people with their level of experience. Additionally, 65% believe that existing career-focused web sites have too much advertising. These are the primary drivers of low satisfaction with existing sites amongst this important demographic.”

To address these concerns, JobsOver50 is spam-free and only allows verified employers to post jobs applicable to the demographic served. JobsOver50 also includes the largest job feed in North America. This assures that job seekers will see everything available without missing an opportunity across all industries.

Another JobsOver50 innovation includes a proprietary verification system which gives job seekers the edge they need. A spam-free promise ensures all users a safe environment & peace of mind. The site also allows job seekers to upload an unlimited # of resumes. They can decide which resumes are private or public. Public resumes are searchable by verified employers. Private resumes are only viewable when job seekers grant access.

“We are seeing that today’s 50+ population wants to continue working long past the traditional age of retirement” says Mezzapelle. “Most cite the need for income (84%), boredom avoidance (78%), and health coverage (56%) as reasons for wanting to stay in the workplace. Couple our data with the state of the economy, and other unfortunate events, and we feel as if JobOver50.com will become an invaluable tool for all Boomers & Retirees who wish to stay in the workforce.”

About JobsOver50:
JobsOver50.com is a free web-based employment service for Baby Boomers & Retirees. We connect job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters. JobsOver50 creates partnerships with schools throughout North America which serve as liaisons. This model delivers a powerful career service edge to schools, a competitive edge to job seekers and high-quality results to employers. We believe that employment starts with education regardless of age, experience or educational level. 100% spam-free.

Contact:
Jennifer Porter
GoliathJobs, Inc
Harbour Square
Stamford, CT 06902
jporter@goliathjobs.com
(203) 989-0855

Copyright GoliathJobs Inc. All rights reserved.

By David Mezzapelle

We are happy to report that GoliathJobs V2 has finally launched. This is a sleeker version with more features including our JobsOver50 portal for Baby Boomers & Retirees. JobsOver50.com is a great resource for 50+ job seekers and certainly meets the demand of this growing population.

GoliathJobs V2 still includes our proprietary verification system which gives job seekers the edge they need. Our spam-free promise ensures all users a safe environment and peace of mind. Job Seekers, schools and employers can login via GoliathJobs or JobsOver50 with the same username & password. No need to re-register to utilize either site. Here are some additional details:

JOB SEEKERS
GoliathJobs.com is a free web-based employment service for students & alumni of all ages and education levels. We connect job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters. Our unique model has become the #1 job site on the web. JobsOver50.com is a free web-based employment service for Baby Boomers & Retirees built on the same platform with the power of the GoliathJobs network behind it.

We have the largest job feed in North America. This includes jobs posted directly on our site as well as from most other boards. This assures that job seekers will see everything available without missing an opportunity across all industries.

The new version also allows you to post resumes and make them public or private.  Public resumes are searchable by verified employers.  This gives employers the ability to find you. Private resumes are only viewable when you apply for a job. No one can see your resume(s) unless you decide to grant them access.   

EMPLOYERS
All your existing jobs will appear in both GoliathJobs and JobsOver50 search queries. You can edit the jobs at any time if you prefer to have them appear on 1 site or the other. The new version will be fee-based at only $39/job (or less with volume pricing at 5, 10 & unlimited packages). Plus we give a 20% discount for annual billing.

This new version allows you to post to GoliathJobs, JobsOver50 or both with the click of a button at no additional charge. Your username & password will remain the same.

You will also notice that you can now search job seeker resumes in addition to posting jobs.

SCHOOLS
Your students, alumni (and 50+ alumni) that wish to access GoliathJobs or JobsOver50 can do so with the same username & password. If they are registering for the first time, they would register from the applicable site and select your school or alma mater in the same fashion they do now. Remember, we encompass all levels of education including high school, college, grad school, technical & trade school and even public or private training facilities.

You will notice a new feature called “myOver50 Job Seekers” on the left menu. This is where you will find alumni that have registered on the JobsOver50 portal and have selected your school in the process. You have the option to verify their name, major and graduation year (if applicable). This is not required. However, your verification will give them an edge when applying for a job especially in the vast sea of job seekers that exist today.

The myMessage center is enhanced and a great tool to communicate with students, alumni, 50+ alumni and employers. You can use this feature to confirm academic information, announce events, offer best practices and more.

You will also notice that you can now view job seeker resumes in addition to their profiles. Simply scroll to the bottom of their profile and you will see any resumes they have uploaded to their account. Job seekers now have the ability to make their resumes “public” or “private” at the click of a button.

We are now the #1 job site on the web thanks to all of you - our valued GoliathJobs family. We hope you like the new look & feel. As always, your comments are appreciated.

See the formal announcement on Yahoo Finance, WSJ and PR Newswire. Click Here.  

Best Wishes for a Healthy & Prosperous New Year!

David Mezzapelle
Founder, Director of Marketing & Development

About GoliathJobs & JobsOver50:
GoliathJobs is a free web-based employment service. We connect job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters. GoliathJobs creates partnerships with schools throughout North America which serve as liaisons. This model delivers a powerful career service edge to schools at no charge, a competitive edge to job seekers and high-quality results to employers.

JobsOver50.com is a dedicated employment portal for baby boomers & retirees built on the same platform.

By Jennifer Porter

The story below was written by a teacher at Gibbs College. Gibbs College is a GoliathJobs school. We support their career service programs on all campuses nationally. Their students & alumni have done extremely well thanks to the quality of education at these schools as well as the diligence of their career services staff.

January 8, 2009

“A few years ago it was my pleasure to meet Chelsea Squire in our Sociology course. A young single Mom, on her own, Chelsea struggled with challenges other students did not have. Uncertain employment, lack of a role model in her life outside of school and fear of success were all challenges she faced in her enrollment here at Gibbs College Connecticut. Chelsea overcame these challenges in her life while a student here. When our course together was complete, we maintained contact as she completed the rest of our coursework. She had a second child and kept up with her work thanks to our support.

With a newborn baby at home as well as a 6 year old, Chelsea finished her college coursework and became a graduate.

Upon graduation Chelsea went on a job interview. While she was reluctant to leave her newborn, she no longer suffered from a fear of success. Her coursework with us also influenced her in taking advantage of opportunities that may not have been available when she was “ready”. She prepared for the interview with our Career Services Director, Kathy Trister. Frequent emails and phone calls of encouragement went back and forth prior to the interview. Of course, Chelsea nailed the position and is working in her field. Her uncertain employment situation was resolved, she has many role models and people who support her endeavors. Chelsea’s fear of success and self-esteem are no longer an issue. We are so very proud of Chelsea. Her story is just one example of the change we facilitate for our students and their families.”

Judith Rozarie
Program Director -  Business, Criminal Justice & General Education

GoliathJobs.com - The #1 Job Site on the Web!

About GoliathJobs & JobsOver50:
GoliathJobs is a free web-based employment service. We connect job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters. GoliathJobs creates partnerships with schools throughout North America which serve as liaisons. This model delivers a powerful career service edge to schools at no charge, a competitive edge to job seekers and high-quality results to employers.

JobsOver50.com is a dedicated employment portal for baby boomers & retirees built on the same platform.

by Michele O’Connor

There was a great discussion on the Corporate Recruiters Forum on ERE. The topic was “What Aggravates Corporate Recruiters The Most?”

Here are some highlights from that discussion:

As a corporate recruiter…

What aggravates you the most today?
What other daily aggravations exist?
What is most needed in recruiting today?

There were 12 replies in this discussion. Here are the first 2 that I found interesting (of course i was one of them!):

• 12/2/2008 at 8:58 a.m. PT

Hello Eric,

Our company, GoliathJobs, ran a series of focus groups and panel discussions over the past 2 years on this topic.

Similar to Stephanie’s response below, one of the most common “aggravations” is the volume of resumes received that are not applicable to the job(s) offered. The 2nd most aggravating thing is the volume of inaccurate or embellished resumes.

Many respondents in our studies felt that the ability to help candidates (and ultimately place them) is worth the aggravation. When a candidate has a family, mortgage and educational expenses, it is very gratifying to be able to remove the stress of not being able to meet those obligations.

Best Regards,
Michele O’Connor

• posted 12/2/2008 at 5:42 a.m. PT

I think it changes daily, but in this economy, I get a crazy number of unqualified applicants that apply to every job on our board and think they should be interviewed. I have a soul, I understand people are out of work, but I have never, ever hired a VP of a bank to do quality assurance, or a mortgage agent to design software. It’s just not going to happen and it gets frustrating.

There are always a million little things that can be frustrating, but its overridden by the ability to keep hiring in this economy, a candidate (who didn’t get the offer) still thanking you for being their advocate, a hiring manager jumping for joy when the candidate accepts. That’s the stuff that keeps me going, no matter how frustrating those small things might be. Stephanie Macdonald

GoliathJobs.com - The #1 Job Site on the Web!

About GoliathJobs & JobsOver50:
GoliathJobs is a free web-based employment service. We connect job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters. GoliathJobs creates partnerships with schools throughout North America which serve as liaisons. This model delivers a powerful career service edge to schools at no charge, a competitive edge to job seekers and high-quality results to employers.

JobsOver50.com is a dedicated employment portal for baby boomers & retirees built on the same platform.