Blinks.net joins with JobOptions.com

People are always looking for jobs, it’s a staple in today’s society,” said Dionne Muhammad, president and creator of Blinks.net. “We wanted to provide more content on our site that would position us as a resource center and not simply a portal. With JobOptions’ technology and resources, our users are not only researching companies and employment opportunities, but they are being educated on the employment process. From finding a job to purchasing a book - our aim is to show our users how technology is relevant to every aspect of their lives.”

As a Network Partner, Blinks.net joins JobOptions’ Diversity Channel, a network of powerful sites that reaches predominantly minority audiences and boasts an unusually diverse population of registrants with 41% minorities - significantly greater than overall Internet demographics where minorities represent only 13% of the user base, according to Media Mark.

Blinks.net users now have the ability to search thousands of employment opportunities nationwide in over 55 professional fields by clicking on the career center section of the Blinks.net web site. Users can also access JobOptions’ Career Zone section, which features thousands of available resources, including online continuing education, salary information and resume tips.

With unemployment at its lowest level in 30 years, companies are not only faced with the challenge of finding qualified workers, but building a team consisting of different cultural backgrounds and races. JobOptions is breaking the diverse barriers of the Internet by continuing to build relationships with minority web sites. With JobOptions Network Partners, human resource professionals are certain to reach a diverse application pool. “Although online recruiting is a great way to find qualified candidates, most job sites simply reinforce a very real Digital Divide,” said Michael Forrest, president of JobOptions.com. “With partners like Blinks.net, JobOptions continues to successfully assure diversity in the job seeker candidate marketplace.” “Successful recruitment of minorities ensures that a company complies with equal opportunity laws,” said Muhammad. “Additionally, when different backgrounds and cultures work together, new ideas and business strategies are generated.”

Since 1997, Blinks.net has served African-Americans, Hispanics and other communities by providing culture, art and technology content and links to other multicultural sites, free Internet access, wireless services, free email, chat rooms, discussion boards and a small business center. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, GA, their mission is to “unite technology and culture” to all its users. The company also has plans to launch a print magazine early next year. To learn more visit www.blinks.net or email info@blinks.net. Since 1991, JobOptions has been the fastest growing recruitment network on the web with over 120,000 jobs listed on their site. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, JobOptions (www.joboptions.com) matches employers and job seekers by providing online job search and career management tools for job seekers and best-of-class Private Label recruitment solutions for employers.

According to the US Dept. of Labor, the workforce currently comprises 26.1 percent minorities. JobOptions provides their client-employers with both the report that underscores and demonstrates their commitment to diversity, and with the workforce that goes with it. The JobOptions Network’s partnerships with key community sites offers the highest quality of career services and attracts the broadest cross-section of potential job seekers. Diversity has been a priority from the beginning. Key partners to the Diversity Channel include:

Urban Cool Network - an online and land-based network (Cybercenters) that develops and distributes content, products, and services. UCN offers consumers, and small businesses, telecommunications services, and quality online services including Web hosting, domain name registration, e-mail accounts, Web site development, and Internet access services.

EBility.com - an online destination community for people with disabilities. Their primary function is to facilitate the most comprehensive exchange of information and support presently available - including news and editorials, community, and resource content.

iCan Online - Companies that include people with disabilities in their diversity programs increase their competitive advantage. People with disabilities add to the variety of viewpoints needed to be successful and bring effective solutions to today’s business challenges. The iCan Career Center gives you a direct connection in finding these valuable candidates.

Jobcityusa (New York City) - a site that connects job seekers with NY Tri-State Area employers embracing diversity in the workplace. Jobcityusa is a partner of 98.7 KISS-FM, CD 101.9, HOT 97, three radio station powerhouses, owned by Emmis Broadcasting, that reach 1 out of every 4 adults in the NY Tri-State area (3.1 million adults); 75% minorities.

Atlanta Tribune - A monthly newsmagazine targeted at metropolitan Atlanta’s African-American executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. Its primary editorial focus is on business, careers, technology and wealth-building.

The Network Journal - a magazine that targets Black professionals and small business owners. Its readership is 55 percent professional, age 25-54, and is 56 percent female, 58 percent married, 70 percent college educated and has an average household income of $68,000.

Business Women’s Network - a coalition of over 2300 women’s professional organizations with 1.2 million members.

Bella-Online - A comprehensive, online multimedia Network created by women for women, BellaOnline provides quick and unique solutions to the everyday and the complex through information, communication, entertainment and e-commerce. “The Voice of Women on the Web” echoes throughout BellaOnline’s network of women Members and Hosts exchanging ideas, offering encouragement, sharing interests and advice.

U.S. Immigration Associates - An organization that helps immigrants with the U.S. lottery registration process and publishes both the Immigration Times and U.S. Book Exporters Catalog. A not-for-profit organization that operates independently of the US Government, the US Lottery Registration works to give its clients every possible opportunity to gain entrance into the United States. The publications of US Immigration Associates - Immigration Times and US Book Exporters - address a wide range of issues facing immigrants coming to America.

JobOptions.com is a subsidiary of Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN), a $3.8 billion human capital management company. For additional information on Spherion, visit the company’s web site at www.spherion.com. For additional information on JobOptions, visit www.joboptions.com or email info@joboptions.com.