Time To Change The Face Of Recruiting

Time To Change The Face Of Recruiting - Standout Jobs

by Ben Yoskovitz

The online job market is broken and too many people don’t spend enough time hiring the right people.

So what are we going to do about it?

I’ve made some allusions here recently about starting a new business, and I’ve spoken to a few people directly. Today I’m announcing the start of Standout Jobs, a company I’ve founded with Fred Ngo and Austin Hill.

We won’t be giving out a lot of details in the near future, but check out the landing page and sign up to receive news.

On a personal note, I’m thrilled to be working with these guys on this very cool project. I’ve already learned an absolute ton, been inspired more than I have in years, and met some amazing people. We’re building a great team, pushing a great idea, and you can be sure that we’ll knock some heads and raise some eyebrows along the way. Maybe we’ll get a few gasps and cheers too…

Standout Jobs is about helping employers find the best candidates faster. It’s about opening up lines of communication and taking the boring, unending processes out of hiring. We want to change the way you recruit, because the way you hire people right now doesn’t work.

Stay up-to-date at http://www.standoutjobs.com.

April 10th, 2007

27 Responses to “Time To Change The Face Of Recruiting - Standout Jobs”

#1 Becky McCray April 10th, 2007 at 4:02 am

Woohoo! Glad to hear you announce! All my best for a successful startup!

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#4 Lior April 10th, 2007 at 10:15 am

Good luck man!!

#5 heri April 10th, 2007 at 11:08 am

I love the logo

#6 Bob Goyetche April 10th, 2007 at 12:17 pm

I was itching to see what you were up to. Good luck with this! You’re right the existing process IS broken..

#7 Tony D. Clark April 10th, 2007 at 3:13 pm

Congrats Ben! I’m looking forward to hearing more.

#8 Marc Chriqui April 10th, 2007 at 3:32 pm

All the best in changing the world.

#9 ploop April 10th, 2007 at 6:19 pm

Good luck with this. I can only speak for the UK but here recruiters have done nothing but put unsuitable candidates in front of me. If I decide to hire I have to give the recruiters 25% of first year’s salary … very offputting.

Good luck in breaking the cycle!

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#11 Ben Yoskovitz April 11th, 2007 at 12:39 am

Thanks for the well wishes folks, it’s appreciated…

And on a side note, if anyone knows companies that are hiring, feel free to make the connection!

#12 Leah Maclean April 11th, 2007 at 12:56 am

Congrats Ben! This type of recruitment company is long overdue and I know that you will make a huge difference to this market. And the name of the business is great - seeing that you are a standout person.

#13 Warren Wilansky April 11th, 2007 at 1:19 am

Congrats from all your friends over at Plank!

#14 Robert April 11th, 2007 at 1:40 am

Good luck Ben! As someone who is currently in a position to be hiring for several positions where I work, I know what a pain the traditional route can be.

I’ll be keeping tabs on your new venture and perhaps it can help me out!

#15 CA April 11th, 2007 at 3:11 am

All the best, Ben! I won’t say good luck, because if you are going to go places, it will be due to your hard work. Have fun!

#16 Andy Beard April 11th, 2007 at 5:07 am

Good luck with the new gig Ben, I am sure you will make a success of it

#17 David Airey :: Creative Design :: April 11th, 2007 at 11:03 am

I’m not so keen on your logo (who designed it?), but best of luck with the new venture.

#18 Ben Yoskovitz April 11th, 2007 at 1:28 pm

Thank you for the continued support folks, it’s appreciated!

David - it’s one of those logos that people either like or don’t like, I think. It’s not your “typical” logo…We wanted it to stand out, and be more visual than typical logos.

The company that did it was Plank Design.

#19 Emmanuel Oluwatosin April 11th, 2007 at 1:29 pm

Hey Ben,
I am always excited to see people work on their ideas. I believe this will be a huge success. Do keep up the good work

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#21 Josh Nursing April 13th, 2007 at 12:15 am

All the best to the team for this new service.

The hiring process is really exactly as you wrote in your last paragraph as least from my own experience here up to now. It’s really broken, long and boring.

So I’d welcome Standout Jobs anyday if it carries out its mission successfully.

#22 Ben Yoskovitz April 13th, 2007 at 2:33 pm

Josh - thanks for the well wishes. Too many people have struggled, both from the employers’ side and the candidates’ side for too long…there’s a better way…

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#26 Lambie May 10th, 2007 at 8:17 pm

Got the page cannot be displayed error for the website’s url… I forward to seeing it…

#27 Ben Yoskovitz May 10th, 2007 at 8:40 pm

Lambie - http://www.standoutjobs.com - seems to work fine, I just tried it. Is that the URL you’re having trouble with?

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