Careerify Selected to Join the Microsoft BizSpark One Program

San Francisco, CA, May 19, 2012 --(PR.com)-- As of February 2012, 3,498,000 jobs were waiting to be filled within the U.S; however filling these positions is not a simple undertaking. Sometimes compared to finding a needle in a haystack, sourcing the right mix of talent, qualifications, and fit can be a cumbersome process for recruiters and employers alike. In fact, top CEOs continually rank finding and retaining talent as their company’s #1 priority.

An untapped potential exists in that the right candidate for any company likely exists in their employees’ networks, and is also more likely to stay with the company in the long-term if they are hired through a referral. Careerify, a social recruiting referral platform does just that by helping top companies identify and source talent within their employees’ social and professional networks. Careerify has announced its technology capability expansion with its new Recommendation Engine.

“Social media has become a key source of recruitment, but targeting and sourcing the right candidate can be a difficult task, which is why we’re very pleased to announce our Recommendation Engine that can automatically identify and advise an employee on the right candidates in their networks,” said Harpaul Sambhi, Careerify CEO.

With recent customer wins and a fast-growing technology, Careerify also announced that it was recently selected to join the Microsoft BizSpark One program. The prestigious program identifies a small number of high-potential startups in the Microsoft BizSpark network comprised of more than 45,000 companies from over 100 countries around the world. Companies in the BizSpark One program demonstrate a strong potential to succeed, and shape the industry’s future.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Microsoft, an organization that has unwavering focus on entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Sambhi. “Being provided access to Microsoft business and technology advisors will be extremely beneficial as we continue to expand our capabilities and add new features to our software.”

Microsoft works closely through a one-to-one relationship with high-potential startups in the BizSpark One program, providing customized engagement plans to accelerate their growth including access to technical, marketing and business development resources.

“The BizSpark One program is comprised of some of the strongest startups in the industry,” said Mark Relph, Senior Director of the Strategic and Emerging Business Team at Microsoft. “Careerify has an innovative business model and is poised for success in the HR technology space. We look forward to continuing to work with them through their tremendous growth and development.”

About Careerify:
Careerify is a social recruitment and employee engagement software that allows organizations to connect with their employees’ vast social networks, creating an opportunity to reach millions of candidates, and source the best talent for their business. Located in Toronto and San Francisco, Careerify is enabling mid- enterprise employers across 13 countries to expand their brand to millions.

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