POSTESS.COM: JOB HUNTING AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, WEB 2.0 STYLE

Madison, Wisconsin, 7/20/2007 – Professional networking website Postess.com is helping people as young as 12 create a professional online presence, says its founder, Xeng Vang – and they’re able to network with employers who are also Postess.com members.

“I have a few people 12, 13, 14 and up already signed up and using the service,” says Vang. “They are looking for work and trying their best to get a job while young.”

In today’s world, your online presence is almost as important as the impression you make face-to-face. That’s the reason that Vang created Postess.com, a social networking website where members can post a free profile that includes their current occupation, desired occupation, educational level, online business card, a self-introduction and more.

Plus, members can upload videos or photos that give potential employers a better idea of who they are – helping job applicants to stand out from the crowd. Potential employers have the option to send a message or request a resume and cover letter with one click of the mouse.

What sort of jobs are Postess.com’s youngest members looking for?

“These motivated teenagers are looking for any type of work,” says Vang. “Some are too young to legally work, but they are dedicated to finding a job…They are thinking ahead about their future [needs], such as cars, college, job experience, and so on.”

One such teenager is Tadela Tedemet, an enthusiastic 13-year-old who hopes to be a singer but is also making plans for college.

“I heard about Postess.com through a Google job search, because I knew it would be hard to find a job at my age,” says Tadela. “I read blogs about young workers. One of the people said that [a profile on] Postess.com would be great if you’re looking for a job because the people contact you already knowing about you, so I did it.”

Tadela says that her profile has not landed her a job yet, but she is continuing to look for work both online and offline. And what do her parents think?

“My family thinks that I am being very responsible looking for a job, although they think having a job may keep my mind off of [my] studies,” Tadela says. “My mom approves and is proud that I am dedicated to getting a job so I can go to college in the future, but my father thinks that I may drop out of school when I get money. So I am trying to get a job to prove to him that I will be responsible and keep my grades up.”

At the other end of the job-experience spectrum, Postess.com counts a few seasoned pros among its members. D.R. Rawson is a CEO with 35 years of experience and has started many successful businesses. With so much experience and contacts already under his belt, what is Rawson looking to gain from his Postess.com profile?

Rawson has been a fan of networking for many years, and believes that online networking is so important that he encourages his employees and colleagues to actively seek new business contacts online – and sites like Postess.com make up a part of that formula for success.

“Every member of our staff, regardless of their position, spends some time each day looking through our databases and [online] networks attempting to match opportunity with specific knowledge,” Rawson says. “Electronic networking provides us with an opportunity to extend the range and depth of our global connectivity.”

Asked if he has advice for less experienced members of the Postess.com community, Rawson has a ready answer: “If you’re young and don’t have a lot of experience, read the posts of others to learn from them. In communities like Postess.com, look for executives that are in the area of your interests. If you email them or ask them a question, please be respectful of them and certainly of their time. If you are, your mail will probably be answered.”

With eager young teens to experienced CEOs and all ages and skills levels in between, Postess.com’s ever-increasing community of professionals, employers and job-seekers has the potential for networking magic – and that’s why it pays to set up a free professional profile on Postess.com.

“As Postess.com continues to grow and improve, there will be more people and recruiters that seek people from the ranks of Postess.com members,” says Rawson. “More eyes on profiles mean more exposure… Remember, you never know who’ll find you on the Internet.”

About Postess.com

Postess.com offers job seekers a free online profile that allows them to post resumes, cover letters, photos and even music and videos, plus messaging options that make it easier for potential employers to contact them. For more information on Postess.com, or to schedule an interview with Xeng Vang, please call (608) 332-9475 or email admin@postess.com.

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