| From sorting through stacks of job applicant | | | | Job seekers are becoming increasingly aware of the |
| resumes, to making an attractive offer to the person | | | | fact that most positions are filled through networking |
| they believe best matches the specifications of their | | | | and are earnestly seeking out their alumni networks |
| job opening only to be turned down. Even after | | | | for networking opportunities. Bridging the gap |
| spending tons of time and money on job | | | | between alumni networks and recruiters has never |
| advertisements in various media networks, it is never | | | | been more critical. |
| guaranteed that they will find the “right” | | | | Alumni networks have begun partnering with |
| candidate - that proverbial “purple squirrel.” | | | | companies that offer job seekers exposure through |
| Where does one turn to when looking for the purple | | | | professional media networks, communication tools, |
| squirrel? In such a hiring environment, alumni | | | | forums, and events, in order to make the job search |
| networks are one of the best options for corporate | | | | task easier and more flexible for job seekers. This in |
| recruiters to find these elusive creatures. By aiding | | | | turn assists recruiters in finding the best candidates |
| alumni in keeping contact with old classmates socially, | | | | that suit their hiring needs. |
| alumni networks have become a veritable hotbed of | | | | Thanks to these networking companies, we are all |
| talent. | | | | one step closer to finding that purple squirrel. |