What is joblish^™?

joblish  is a system of structured keywords which can be incorporated into resumes, job postings, directory entries and Web sites. Providing either visible or invisible linkage among various authors, joblish forms the foundation of clear basic-level communication.

Presented as a series of questionnaires with pull-down menus, joblish is a way of describing the essential attributes of a person, a company or a job. It offers an efficient, machine-searchable link between those seeking talent and the talented candidates who want to be found.

Why is this a big deal?

If you’re a job seeker, it provides a way of unlocking opportunities. joblish makes you a bigger, better target—and much easier to spot in the virtual landfill of resumes.

If you’re an employer or recruiter, joblish is an efficient means of cutting to the chase and opening the path to the best candidates. With joblish, you can spend your time evaluating and choosing from among a pool of qualified candidates rather than squandering hours just trying to find the qualified candidates. joblish streamlines communication among recruiters. That’s better for everyone.

At last, a common language.

Adding joblish to resumes, job postings, profiles, etc. makes these documents machine-searchable to all interested parties, allowing recruiters to search resume databases and responses with a common set of keywords.

What’s more, job seekers can accurately search keywords in job ads, reducing the data returned from a search and optimizing chances of a match. They can also add joblish to personal profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo and other social networks. Job agents and database search routines can be set up with joblish keywords and run automatically.

Sounds like a dream come true, right?

Yes . . . and no.  Because joblish is not a dream. It’s real and functioning, and you can use it right now to create and use your own joblish keywords. Keep reading to learn more about how joblish works and why we need it.