14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has debuted a new initiative designed to help the unemployed find a job with the launch of the Office Online Career Center. The Redmond company, itself working its way to discontinue no less than 5,000 jobs by mid-2010, has partnered with Monster.com in order to streamline the process associated with finding a new job. The office Online Career Center went live on March 31, 2009 under the Microsoft Office Online brand umbrella, and is designed to allow job hunters to make use of both the online extensions of the Office system as well as the careers and recruitment resources from Monster.com.
The all-in-one-portal offers job seekers the opportunity to take advantage of Microsoft Office Online content, specifically, resume templates as well as access Monster’s job postings, but also the recruiting website's career management tools and guidance. Microsoft indicated that the portal was set up in order to increase as much as possible the chances of job hunters to find employment, especially in the context of the global financial crisis.
“More than ever, a strong resume that makes a positive first impression is key to landing that first internship or finding a great job,” explained Justin Hutchinson, director of product management, Microsoft Office. “By partnering with Monster.com we are giving Office customers the resources to build strong resumes while also streamlining the process of finding and applying for new jobs. With these tools, we aim to give people an even better chance at finding the career they want.”
On April 7, Microsoft and Monster will launch the My Resume Talks campaign via the one-stop-location for job seekers. The duo informed that the initiative was aimed at helping students find a summer internship. “This is an innovative alliance among two global leaders,” added Ted Gilvar, executive vice president and chief global marketing officer, Monster.com. “Microsoft Office Online customers now have easy access to Monster’s jobs, tools and career content; and Monster extends its reach to the people who downloaded more than 18 million career-related templates through Office Online last year alone.”