Making an Especially Positive Connection

By Mike McCue, Editor in Chief, Sales & Marketing Management

Every day, as I get deluged with e-mails from increasingly obscure and specialized organizations, I marvel at the way modern life allows us to define ourselves to the smallest detail. I haven't checked, but I can honestly say I wouldn't be surprised if there is a group out there comprised of trade press editors with brown hair and hazel eyes. (If there is, please don’t e-mail me with an invitation to join.)

But once in a while, I see something that makes me happy we’re all able to connect with each other the way we are. That happened last week, when I first became aware of www.GettingHired.com, a job portal and social networking tool that connects job seekers with disabilities to employers, vendors and advocacy groups who specialize in the specific needs of that market.

The 23 million Americans with disabilities are a largely untapped pool of talent, so GeetingHired.com’s ability to identify their skills, talents and experience, prepare them for interviews, and then connect them with employers, is one of those great ideas whose time is long overdue.

The official site launches on October 22 to coincide with the start of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so be sure to keep it in mind the next time you have an opening!

Comments

[mike mccue]

Thanks, TJ. It just seems like such a natural, and if I want to complain when I get 100 emails/invitations/offers that aren't applicable, then I should at least point out those that really are worthwhile and can add value -- while still doing the right thing.

[TJ McCue]

Mike, this is an awesome post. I thought about creating a spoof website for trade editors, but... when i read the rest of your post i didn't want to just spout off.

Its cool to see something with real power, real value, kindness, and a great business angle to it. Hats off for sharing a link about a site with substance. I'm going to see if can't pick this up in my D&B blog at AllBusiness.com and in other biz communities where i'm active -- SmallBizTrends comes to mind as well.
Thanks!

TJ