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As those in the startup world and beyond know, job searching can be a pain. Resumes are difficult to perfect and tailor, and it can be equally trying to figure out whether a specific opportunity is the right fit for you. Careerimp Inc. seeks to improve the job search process by giving applicants the tools to figure out these problems and it’s just been acquired by the Chicago-based Professional Diversity Network (PDN).
Careerimp’s CEO, Ayan Kishore, has already moved to Chicago from the company’s headquarters in Pittsburgh to lead operations and technology and brought four open positions with him. In fact, he’s currently seeking Ruby on Rails developers. Growing the team now is a key goal for PDN, which expects an IPO early this fall.
The six-year-old network offers resources to minority job seekers, from career websites to openings at American companies that value diversity to connecting people with mentors and peers. PDN aims to give minorities--including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, women, veterans and others--access to career opportunities.
According to Careerimp cofounder Mona Abdel-Halim, “Research proves that finding a job is strongest within your diversity group (more so than general professional networking such as on LinkedIn), and the Careerimp team will help make that real life experience come to life online at PDN.”
The acquisition will allow PDN to use Careerimp’s proprietary technology, which means PDN members will be able to use tools like Resunate.com, a resume optimization tool used by Wake Forest University and Indiana University, among others. There’s also ApplyApp.ly, an online tool that matches applicants to opportunities based on experience or personality. That’s right, enter your Myers-Briggs personality type, location and job level and voila! It’s hiring time.
Though PDN caters specifically to minority job applicants, non-minority job seekers will still have access to Careerimp’s standalone services via their existing domains. “PDN also operates online networking sites for most demographic groups and all of its sites are open to minorities and non-minorities alike,” according to Abdel-Halim.
Combining the power of a diversity network with strong career placement tools could open doors for a lot of people. As everyone knows, a diverse group of people leads to a diverse group of ideas. What better way to encourage growth and innovation in our workforce?
