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by GardenHose 4765 days ago
I like it. But, I do have a few questions:

1) How would you know who to set me up with if my information is only visible to me?

2) How can I be sure you're not data mining my information for potential profit?

3) How do you earn money?

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Good questions. I think that this is a good place to mention that we would only make those introductions to recruiters if you are looking for a job (an option you'd select). If you never selected the option, this would just be a place for you to manage all your work experience and create resumes.

1) We would introduce you to the recruiter based on the type of people they are looking for and your work experience.

2) We do use your work information to find jobs for which you'd be a good fit (if you are looking for a job, that is). If you aren't, we wouldn't make the introductions to recruiters. We don't give anyone access to your information, just make the introduction.

3) Right now, I see a couple ways of earning money. First would be from referrals to recruiters similar to the way a headhunter works. Second might be from charging a small fee ($1.99 maybe) for add-ons... premium templates or analytic, for example. I'm exploring different options and trying to figure out what works best and what each group is willing to pay for.