Rackspace Uses New itzbig Technology to Attract Quality Talent
itzbig’s Network Brings Safety and Efficiency to Job Seekers
Austin, TX (July 16, 2007) –itzbig ( www.itzbig.com), which offers technology companies and job candidates a private, interactive sourcing network, announced today that Rackspace® Managed Hosting ( www.rackspace.com ) is using the itzbig network to aid in hiring new employees.
“itzbig is different in that it allows us to find high-performing employees who would otherwise not feel comfortable exploring jobs on the Internet,” said Bryan Powell, Director of Recruiting at Rackspace, a fast-growing San Antonio-based company that offers Web hosting solutions to customers of all sizes worldwide. “itzbig is attractive to these candidates because it offers privacy, security, and anonymity as well as the ability to see exactly how they match up against the specific job opportunity.”
From the candidate’s side, itzbig is different than other available online recruiting services. itzbig’s networked approach gives prospective employees the ability to control their job search in that they determine what input they chose to provide for each respective position. If they’re unsure of what to emphasize in their profile, they can engage in an online dialogue with recruiters and hiring companies, who can provide more detailed feedback on the position.
“More than 85 percent of today’s work force does not feel safe using Internet job sites,” said Jim Hammock, CEO and co-founder of itzbig. “itzbig provides a secure environment making it OK for working professionals to look for alternative career opportunities. As a result employers have access to higher quality candidates. Users also benefit from a more accurate matching technology that saves precious time in connecting job seekers and employers. Early users like Rackspace are gaining immediate feedback regarding the availability of qualified candidates within minutes of entering open positions into the network.”
About Rackspace Managed Hosting
A recognized leader in the global managed hosting market, Rackspace Managed Hosting is a world-class service organization delivering enterprise-level Web infrastructure and managed services to businesses of all sizes. Serving more than 13,000 customers across eight data centers worldwide, Rackspace integrates the industry’s best technologies for each customer need and delivers it as a service via the company’s award-winning Fanatical Support™. Through trusted relationships with its customers, Rackspace serves as an extension of their IT department, enabling customers to focus on their core business. Founded in 1998, Rackspace has grown more than 50 percent a year since the company’s inception. For more information, please visit www.rackspace.com, or call 800-961-2888.
About itzbig
itzbig is the first private network to allow working professionals to save time while safely exploring career opportunities. By focusing on quality and efficiency, the company’s innovative approach rescues job seekers and employers from drowning in large quantities of poorly matched data.
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