Stamford, CT and Waltham, MA - July 9, 2009 - RetirementJobs.com is pleased to announce that WEDDLE's LLC, the world's largest publisher of print guides to the 100,000+ job boards now operating on the Internet, has selected it as a Top 100 site. Called the "Zagat" of the online employment industry by the American Staffing Association, WEDDLE's released its selections in conjunction with the publication of its 2009/10 Guide to Employment Sites on the Internet.
"Our Top 100 employment sites are the elite of the job board industry," says WEDDLE's Publisher Peter Weddle. "They have the strongest brands, the best services and the most distinguished track records of the sites we've seen on the Web. Are there other good sites out there? Of course. But the Top 100 selectees are truly in a class of their own."
"Being named to The Weddle's Top 100 is evidence of the growing reputation and popularity of RetirementJobs.com," said Tim Driver, CEO of RetirementJobs.com. "In today's challenging economy both employers and job seekers have high expectations from online employment sources—we're honored to have been recognized among the very best," said Driver.
The Leading Web Media Property for 50+ Workers As the leading site for workers over 50, with site traffic up 88% year over year (May 2008 to May 2009), RetirementJobs.com has also attracted a collection of high profile advertisers targeting the Baby Boomer demographic including E-Harmony, AARP, Humana and prominent financial services providers.
In the current down economy, 50+ workers are seeking new work opportunities in record numbers.
RetirementJobs.com has dramatically expanded its special initiatives aimed at meeting their needs, adding new organizations to its list of Age Friendly Certified Employers, publishing premium content such as a 50-page Job Seeker's Guide, delivering specialized resume writing and career coaching services, and hosting weekly online workshops on job searching after 50.
About RetirementJobs.com
As the #1 career website for job seekers aged 50+, RetirementJobs.com provides opportunity, inspiration, community and counsel to people over 50 seeking work to match their lifestyle. The company's powerful, easy-to use job board lists thousands of openings for experienced employees seeking work with a Certified Age Friendly Employer <http://www.retirementjobs.com/aboutus/resources/Certification.html> ™. Founded in 2005, RetirementJobs.com is a strong public advocate and a catalyst to help employers retain, hire, and benefit from an experienced workforce. Its website also offers vital information and inspiration for older workers, including advice, news, success stories, and podcasts. For more information, visit www.retirementjobs.com.
About WEDDLE's
WEDDLE's LLC is a widely regarded thought leader in the field of employment. It consults with employers, staffing firms and job boards on best practices in talent acquisition and publishes guides and other books to help working men and women realize their full potential in the 21st Century workplace. Its research has been cited in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today and in Money, Fortune, and Inc. magazines. As HRWire put it, "When in doubt, consider WEDDLE's … an industry standard."
Media Contacts:
Peter Weddle, 203.964.1888 peter@weddles.com Patrick Rafter, 617-901-2697, prafter@retirementjobs.com
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