Facebook Users Can Send Their Friends on a Virtual Vacation With virtual VayCay
itzbig Targets Quiet Working Professionals with an Application that is Fun and Offers the Potential of a Real Vacation and More to Those Who Use It
Austin, TX (April 10, 2008) – In a bid to help Quiet Working Professionals (QWP) embrace their dreams and aspirations, itzbig (www.itzbig.com) has introduced a new application, virtual VayCay, that encourages Facebook users to send their friends on a virtual vacation.
itzbig, an industry leader in job-matching technology, created and embraced the application as a tool to reach QWPs, or those individuals who are currently employed in unfulfilling positions. itzbig believes these individuals may be highly qualified, but are reluctant to pursue other career opportunities because of concerns over privacy and the lack of immediate feedback.
“Just like virtual VayCay, itzbig encourages QWPs to dream big,” said itzbig VP of Marketing Denise Court.. “There are fantastic employment opportunities on the itzbig network. We give QWPs the ability to create anonymous profiles based upon their skills and desires. They then see in real time how they score against these opportunities. These are critical differentiators in the employment industry, and a big reason that we have attracted job postings from the likes of eBay, Yahoo! and Intuit.”
One of the benefits of virtual VayCay is that users earn miles by sending their friends on vacations. They receive even more miles when their friends actually accept their vacation invitations. Everyone who adds the application can compete to win real airlines vouchers. itzbig will give away the first award –a $1,500 gift certificate from American Airlines – on May 31.
For more on how to use virtual VayCay, visit
http://apps.facebook.com/virtual_vaycay/faq.php
Facebook users can actually download the application at:
http://apps.facebook.com/virtual_vaycay/
Besides the indirect tie-in, itzbig also offers a “Need more than a Vacation?” tab in the application that allows users to search a position category and see available jobs on the itzbig network.
“While we offer a technology that resolves two of the most pressing concerns – privacy and immediate feedback – of the QWP, it is also important for itzbig to continue to think outside the box and embrace creative ways to establish a connection with these individuals,” added Court.
“The fact is, everyone needs a break from their job every now and then. Sometimes, people need more than a vacation. They need a new job. The itzbig network is the ideal place for them to find a more fulfilling opportunity.”
About itzbig
itzbig is the first interactive network to allow working professionals to privately explore in real time career opportunities. Privacy is critical for working professionals, who need to protect their identity from their existing employers as well as shield their personal data from those with a criminal intent. itzbig serves employers by delivering highly qualified candidates in an efficient manner. This innovative approach rescues recruiters from drowning in a pool of poorly matched resumes.
For more information on itzbig, call 1-888-4itzbig, or email info@itzbig.com
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