A new website brings good news to those job-seekers hoping to remain anonymous during the job search process. QuietHire.com protects candidates’ identities; they don’t have to post a resume or reveal any personal information.

“QuietHire.com allows candidates the ability to quietly present their credentials through our Confidential Career Profile,” says Dan Ressler, founder and president of QuietHire.com. “By using our proprietary method, candidates eliminate all fear of reprisal from their current employer and may have access to countless new job opportunities throughout their career.”

The site appeals to job-seekers who have restricted time to look for new job positions, candidates who don’t have confidence in giving a recruiter their resume, job-seekers re-entering the career market, or currently employed workers who want to find out about new opportunities. Complete a free confidential profile without providing a resume. Employers will find job-seekers with the proprietary electronic system --company profiles are matched with certain candidate profiles.

Companies can search for multiple job-seekers by paying an annual fee; the site gives them the advantage of contacting undiscovered workers through a private search. Employers may select certain profiles and present interest with the confidential messaging system. Choose to view as many profiles as needed to fill a position. Save money and time by avoiding recruiting fees -- gain direct contact with candidates.

Once the job-seekers are notified of interested companies, they can review the employer’s website and job description. If the position seems like a match, the candidate may choose whether to reply.

With QuietHire.com, workers can avoid job boards but still have the opportunity to be in touch with companies in their job market. Plus, they will be able to maintain confidential profiles for up to a year.

“We anticipate tens of thousands of new profiles being posted daily,” say Kathleen Chilcote, co-founder and executive vice president. “The benefits to companies and corporations will be extraordinary.”

For more information, visit www.quiethire.com.

COMMUTERS REDUCE SPENDING

Commuters may have to cut down on spending costs due to higher gas prices. Eighty-nine percent of respondents, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey that questioned 8,700 workers, identify themselves as commuters, and 47 percent of these commuters have sacrificed an item or activity in order to afford gasoline.

The highest amount of workers (35 percent) decided to eat out for fewer meals. Other workers are spending less money on entertainment, purchasing cheaper groceries, shopping less often, passing up on a vacation, removing cable and magazine subscriptions and not attending an event where a gift is expected.

Since the costs for gas is increasing, most employees would only want to drive up to 20 miles to work. Twenty-nine percent of respondents want to drive up to 10 miles, while 10 percent prefer a five-mile commute.

“Today’s workers have had to modify personal budgets, spending choices and commuting habits to manage the adverse effects today’s gas prices have had on their pocketbooks,” says Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources.

“One-in-10 workers said they would take a pay cut for a job with a shorter commute.”

Haefner provides suggestions to help draw out your commuting money:

-- Look for workplace perks. Twelve percent of employees say their employers offer a type of financial reimbursement for daily travel. Of these workers, 31 percent say their companies offer repayment for public transportation.

-- Give carpooling a try. Eight percent of respondents ride with a co-worker to the office. Of these employees, 22 percent estimate they save more than $50 per week and 51 percent report saving more than $25 a week.

-- Catch a bus or train. Seven percent of workers use mass transit for commuting to and from the office.

-- Stay at home. Telecommuting is an option that excludes traveling. More employers are willing to offer flexible work arrangements.

-- Ride a bike or walk. Get some exercise by walking or bike riding to the office.

For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.

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