TalentOyster Mobile Beta Launch

TalentOyster now has a site designed specifically for phone and mobile devices up in beta which you can find at http://mobile.talentoyster.com The site is designed to be "light" for mobile performance and to fit on the screens of most mobile devices.

Currently you can search for and view job listings on the mobile site. Soon we will add a login feature so that you will also be able to apply for jobs directly on the mobile site. Because of file handling limitations you will still need to create accounts, upload resumes and post jobs on the regular TalentOyster site but if you're looking for jobs "on the go" we think the mobile site can help you out.

We will also be rolling out a feature to let you view some of the job seeker specific content from TalentOyster Connect on the mobile site during the coming weeks. Check out the mobile version of TalentOyster and let us know what you think.

Have a nice holiday season and see you again in the new year.

Introducing EpochJobs.ca

One of the unique aspects of TalentOyster is our technology. We're pleased to have an application platform that is fully internationalized and while currently supporting 11 languages could in fact support many more.

The motivation behind supporting many languages has many factors including that we are able to offer newcomers and those looking to come to Canada a chance to explore opportunities using a system that operates in their language of most comfort. It also offers a unique way to connect and share with individuals from different lands. Finally it gives us the chance to expand the TalentOyster experience to other communities and organizations and that's what today's post is about.

We now have the ability to offer "white-labeled" versions of TalentOyster, that is a customized site or experience that uses the same platform TalentOyster does as well as shares the TalentOyster job repository. In short a fully internationalized job board application that comes with its own jobs!

We are very pleased and excited to announce, in partnership with The Epoch Times (English) - the world's most extensive newsprint media organization with operations in 33 countries and 12 languages the launch of our very first white label www.EpochJobs.ca. The site which operates in Traditional and Simplified Chinese as well as English is designed for the Chinese Canadian community as well as Chinese in other parts of the world who are considering making Canada their home. The site features jobs from TalentOyster as well as jobs unique to EpochJobs through the existing relationships established by The Epoch Times.

If you, or someone you know would be helped by the EpochJobs site be sure to check it out. Additionally if you are looking to post a single job ad specifically at the Chinese Canadian community you can purchase posts online at EpochJobs or by contacting The Epoch Times directly.

We are very excited about this launch and we wish both The Epoch Times and the EpochJobs much success with it.

Finally we are in the process of developing white labels for a couple of other cultural communities but if you, or your organization would be interested in exploring white label opportunities with TalentOyster you can contact us here.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Since "The International Year for Diabled Persons" in 1981 December 3rd of each year is observed by the United Nations as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities".

Persons with disabilities are one group of diverse Canadians whom TalentOyster serves and whom progressive employers are looking to reach. To some degree the progress that various organizations and individuals mean that persons with disabilities are often the "forgotten" diversity group. It's pretty telling when just this week it was reported that a blind woman had to sue the federal government to make government sites accessible to the vision disabled. You could almost call them the "hidden" pool of "Canada's Hidden Talent Pool". Correcting this is one of the things this day is about.

Nobody deserves to have just one day and then be forgotten, but it is important to sometimes to have a day to remind us all that we should be doing more to incorporate all diverse groups, and especially on this day persons with disabilities into our organizations, our companies, our groups and our lives. Increasing the accessibility of our places and services means we add so much valuable knowledge and experience of this often overlooked group to our lives and work.

So what exactly should you be doing on this day?

Well, as stated use this day as a reminder to include persons with disabilities in everything you do. Practically for the day there are various local events commemorating the day like one in Toronto and we would encourage everyone who can to attend the event in your area.

For our part we have previously worked hard at making the TalentOyster site accessible and in the coming weeks we will be testing, reviewing and assessing our efforts to see where we can improve our site experience and accessibility for all Canadians including Persons with Disabilities.