If this isn’t a job site, what do I get?

Think of 1stGiG.com as a hyper-connected networking guru. We foster relationships with employers and companies that are seeking talented individuals (like you) for future career opportunities. If your qualifications, interests, and personal attributes match those the employer is seeking (and vise versa), we introduce the two of you. You receive only those career opportunities that meet your unique specifications – gone are the days of receiving spam offers to “Make $5,000 a month from home!”

Our member companies are not just looking to fill 1 or 2 specific positions, rather, they’re looking for specific ‘talent” who possess the attributes, qualifications and professional interests that align with opportunities. These opportunities may exist now, arise in the next week, next month, or next year…but when they do arise, you’ll be in the best possible position to begin your desired career.

How is 1stGiG.com different from other job/career services?

1stGiG.com brings you career opportunities based on your specific interests. You’ll no longer spend hours trolling job boards and finding nothing that suits your qualifications or interests. Leave that to us – we’ve made a commitment to work 24/7/365 to deliver customized career opportunities to your e-mail or mobile the moment we find a match. Cover letters and resumes are a thing of the past – we find opportunities based on your skills, interests, and personal attributes. Job boards require you to constantly monitor and revisit them to discover new postings. When you register with 1stGiG.com, you begin an ongoing search process that provides you information about and access to employers that already have, or will have, opportunities matching your qualifications. What does this mean for you? When an opportunity presents itself, you’ll be the first in line.

How will I be notified of matches?

You’ll receive notification of a match through e-mail or via text message (or both). You select the method that’s most convenient for you. You can also access a complete summary of your matching results within your Career Profile on the 1stGiG.com web site.

How long can I stay in someone’s talent pool?

You’ll stay in an employer’s talent pool for as long as you want to maintain a relationship with that employer and, if you so choose, even after your 1stGiG.com membership expires. We don’t believe there’s an expiration date on talent – as such, we don’t set arbitrary deadlines.

Do I have to fill out the personal attribute section of my profile?

Yes. Your personal attributes set you apart from others and are a key factor in determining early career employment opportunities. The more potential employers know about you, the better they’ll be able to present you with career opportunities that capitalize on your attributes.

What is a Career Profile?

The Career Profile is a personal summary of your education, experience, skills, personal attributes and career interests. The information in your profile is used to generate career opportunity matches, and is also presented to your matching employers. The wealth of information captured in the Career Profile renders the “traditional” resume obsolete.

How long will it take me to complete a Career Profile? (45 minutes or less)

You’ll be able to complete your career profile in about 45 minutes – but you’ll be able to save it periodically as you progress through the questions. After saving, you can return to complete your profile at any time.

What if I’m looking for talent in multiple locations?

Just as you can create profiles listing specific disciplines or areas of study, you can create a profile for each location where you are seeking talent – or you can consolidate multiple locations into one profile. If you wish to organize your results on a location-by-location basis, it’s best to create a separate profile for each locale (which can be accomplished with the click of a button).

What if multiple users at my company want to create career profiles?

The system allows multiple users within a single account, however, employers with many users may benefit from purchasing additional accounts. When having multiple users in a single account, all parties use the same login information, and all results appear on a single results report page.

How is 1stGiG.com different from ordinary job boards?

1stGiG.com’s pre-screening and qualification process matches you only with talent meeting your unique specifications! You’ll access a broad spectrum of early career talent to fill your company’s current and future career opportunities on a real-time basis. You’ll no longer spend hours reviewing stacks of resumes only to find no candidates that meet your desired qualifications, skills, and interests. You’ll never be asked to post a specific position, nor will you pay to post each of your company’s opportunities. Instead, you create “career profiles” that generate a pool of talent for you to tap into as specific opportunities arise. This revolution in recruiting significantly reduces the time and capital required by your human resource efforts.

We’ve made a commitment to finding talented and motivated young professionals that have the skills, interests, and personal attributes required to have a successful career with your company. What does this mean for you? When the right candidate presents him or herself, you’ll be the first in line to offer them an opportunity.

Can the Career Category Profiles be customized?

Each Career Category Profile can be customized to identify talent based on education, achievements, geographic location, educational institution, and an extensive array of other profile factors. Our duplication feature makes it simple to modify a core profile, saving you the time and hassle of re-entering the same information time and time again. If you only need to change a few requirements, you can copy and revise to generate a new profile with a couple of clicks.

What is a Career Category?

A career category is a functional area within a company (e.g., accounting, sales, marketing, etc.). It allows an employer to identify talent within their functional area of interest, and further utilize the selection process to determine the ideal organizational fit.

How will I be notified of Talent matches?

You determine how you’d like to receive notification of talent matches – be it via e-mail, text message, or both. You can also access a complete summary of the matching results for each of your Career Category Profiles on the 1stGiG.com web site.