Houston startup, GlobalPitch launched it new beta site last week. Here is an overview of the service from GlobalPitch founders:
With tens of millions of resumes on the Internet, and hundreds of applicants for each job posting, it is very challenging for job seekers to differentiate themselves. GlobalPitch is the Internet destination where job seekers have a platform to rise above the millions of other candidates. Job seekers post a video profile or a photo online, along with their resume, letters of recommendation, awards and other accomplishments, and a list of references and endorsements from business associates. With GlobalPitch the job seeker can convey to their future employer their personality and “soft skills”. Hiring managers and recruiters benefit as well – they are now empowered to make better, more informed decisions about who they invite into the interview process. The company was formed in 2006 and the GlobalPitch service launched in October, 2007.
Check out the site and tell us what you think.
Sounds a lot like LinkedIn.
Personality is one of the main things that I look for in our job candidates. Chemistry is such a huge part of our office and Globalpitch looks like it could give the personal insight that a resume can’t.
GlobalPitch made their pitch to the screening committee of the Houston Technology Center this morning. Barring any catastrophic problems with the backgrounds of the principals (highly unlikely), they will be HTC clients very soon. I personally thought that their presentation and business model was outstanding, but I really think that founder Syd Kain’s personality really shined. I’m very much looking forward to working with them simply because they have “winner” written all over them - an all too rare quality at any level of business.