Method and system for improved matching and scheduling
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1. A method for scheduling a personal meeting over a computer network, comprising the steps of:
- scanning a first database including data entries descriptive of each of one or more applicants;
scanning a second database including data entries descriptive of each of one or more applicant criteria;
generating a list of one or more applicants matching certain of the one or more applicant criteria based on the scanning of the first and second databases; and
sending a message to the one or more applicants on the list, the message including information describing at least one of the following;
a proposed meeting date, a proposed meeting time, persons to be present during a meeting, information required of the applicant prior to a meeting, and directions to a meeting.
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Abstract
A method, system, and program providing improved techniques for selecting candidates filling predetermined criteria. The techniques are particularly suitable for screening resumes, matching job applicants to specific employment opportunities, and for scheduling interviews for the selected applicants.
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1. A method for scheduling a personal meeting over a computer network, comprising the steps of:
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scanning a first database including data entries descriptive of each of one or more applicants;
scanning a second database including data entries descriptive of each of one or more applicant criteria;
generating a list of one or more applicants matching certain of the one or more applicant criteria based on the scanning of the first and second databases; and
sending a message to the one or more applicants on the list, the message including information describing at least one of the following;
a proposed meeting date, a proposed meeting time, persons to be present during a meeting, information required of the applicant prior to a meeting, and directions to a meeting. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A machine-readable storage medium encoded with computer instructions for scheduling a meeting, comprising:
- one or more instructions for transmitting a message to an applicant over a computer network, the message including information descriptive of at least one of;
a proposed meeting time, a proposed meeting date, a proposed meeting place, persons expected to attend a proposed meeting, information required from the applicant prior to a proposed meeting, and directions to a proposed meeting; and
one or more instructions for responding over the computer network to a request for information from an applicant for additional information. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
- one or more instructions for transmitting a message to an applicant over a computer network, the message including information descriptive of at least one of;
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