Apparatus and method for providing job searching services recruitment services and/or recruitment-related services
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a memory device, wherein the memory device stores information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, and further wherein the memory device stores information regarding a job search request or inquiry;
a processing device, wherein the processing device processes the information regarding a job search request or inquiry upon a detection of an occurrence of a searching event, wherein the searching event is an occurrence of at least one of a job posting by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity, a posting of new or revised data or information from at least one individual or a group of individuals, a news release of a business event, an employment-related event, an economic report, industry-specific news, an event which creates an interest by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity to fill a position, and an event which creates an interest by at least one individual to seek a position, wherein the processing device automatically detects the occurrence of the searching event, wherein the processing device utilizes the information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, stored in the memory device in processing the information regarding a job search request or inquiry, and further wherein the processing device generates a message containing the information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, wherein the message is responsive to the job search request or inquiry; and
a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits the message to a communication device associated with an individual.
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Abstract
An apparatus, including a memory device which stores information regarding a job opening, position, assignment, contract, or project, and information regarding a job search request or inquiry, a processing device which processing the information regarding a job search request or inquiry upon an automatic detection of an occurrence of a searching event which is an occurrence of a job posting, a posting of new or revised data or information, a news release of a business event, an employment-related event, an economic report, industry-specific news, an event which creates an to fill a position, or an event which creates an interest to seek a position, and generates a message, containing the information regarding a job opening, position, assignment, contract, or project, responsive to the job search request or inquiry, and a transmitter which transmits the message to a communication device associated with an individual.
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32 Claims
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a memory device, wherein the memory device stores information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, and further wherein the memory device stores information regarding a job search request or inquiry; a processing device, wherein the processing device processes the information regarding a job search request or inquiry upon a detection of an occurrence of a searching event, wherein the searching event is an occurrence of at least one of a job posting by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity, a posting of new or revised data or information from at least one individual or a group of individuals, a news release of a business event, an employment-related event, an economic report, industry-specific news, an event which creates an interest by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity to fill a position, and an event which creates an interest by at least one individual to seek a position, wherein the processing device automatically detects the occurrence of the searching event, wherein the processing device utilizes the information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, stored in the memory device in processing the information regarding a job search request or inquiry, and further wherein the processing device generates a message containing the information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, wherein the message is responsive to the job search request or inquiry; and a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits the message to a communication device associated with an individual. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus, comprising:
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a memory device, wherein the memory device stores information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, and further wherein the memory device stores information regarding a job search request or inquiry; a processing device, wherein the processing device processes the information regarding a job search request or inquiry upon a detection of an occurrence of a searching event, wherein the searching event is an occurrence of at least one of a job posting by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity, a posting of new or revised data or information from at least one individual or a group of individuals, a news release of a business event, an employment-related event, an economic report, industry-specific news, an event which creates an interest by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity to fill a position, and an event which creates an interest by at least one individual to seek a position, wherein the processing device automatically detects the occurrence of the searching event, wherein the processing device utilizes information regarding the at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, stored in the memory device in processing the information regarding a job search request or inquiry, and further wherein the processing device generates a message containing information regarding at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, wherein the message is responsive to the job search request or inquiry; and a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits the message to a communication device associated with an individual, wherein the message is transmitted to the communication device via, on, or over, at least one of the Internet and the World Wide Web, wherein the apparatus receives a response to the message, wherein the response is transmitted from the communication device or from a second communication device associated with the individual, wherein the apparatus processes information contained in the response, and further wherein the apparatus stores at least one of information regarding whether the individual is interested in or not interested in the at least one of a job opening, a position, an assignment, a contract, and a project, information regarding at least one of an interview process, an employment screening process, and a recruitment process, involving the individual and an employer or hiring entity, and information regarding at least one of a deal reached between an employer or hiring entity and the individual, an offer, a counteroffer, a rejected offer, a rejected counteroffer, at least one of a time and a date of a consideration, and a note made by at least one of an employer or hiring entity and the individual.
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18. An apparatus, comprising:
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a memory device, wherein the memory device stores information regarding an individual available for at least one of applying for and interviewing for at least one of a job, a job opportunity, and a hiring need, and further wherein the memory device stores information regarding a recruitment search request or inquiry; a processing device, wherein the processing device processes the information regarding a recruitment search request or inquiry upon a detection of an occurrence of a searching event, wherein the searching event is an occurrence of at least one of a job posting by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity, a posting of new or revised data or information from at least one individual or a group of individuals, a news release of a business event, an employment-related event, an economic report, industry-specific news, an event which creates an interest by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity to fill a position, and an event which creates an interest by at least one individual to seek a position, wherein the processing device automatically detects the occurrence of the searching event, wherein the processing device utilizes the information regarding an individual stored in the memory device in processing the information regarding a recruitment search request or inquiry, and further wherein the processing device generates a message containing information regarding the individual, wherein the message is responsive to the recruitment search request or inquiry; and a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits the message to a communication device associated with an employer or hiring entity. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. An apparatus, comprising:
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a memory device, wherein the memory device stores information regarding an individual available for at least one of applying for and interviewing for at least one of a job, a job opportunity, and a hiring need, and further wherein the memory device stores information regarding a recruitment search request or inquiry; a processing device, wherein the processing device processes the information regarding a recruitment search request or inquiry upon a detection of an occurrence of a searching event, wherein the searching event is an occurrence of at least one of a job posting by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity, a posting of new or revised data or information from at least one individual or a group of individuals, a news release of a business event, an employment-related event, an economic report, industry-specific news, an event which creates an interest by at least one employer or at least one hiring entity to fill a position, and an event which creates an interest by at least one individual to seek a position, wherein the processing device automatically detects the occurrence of the searching event, wherein the processing device utilizes the information regarding an individual stored in the memory device in processing the information regarding a recruitment search request or inquiry, and further wherein the processing device generates a message containing information regarding the individual, wherein the message is responsive to the recruitment search request or inquiry; and a transmitter, wherein the transmitter transmits the message to a communication device associated with an employer or hiring entity, wherein the message is transmitted to the communication device via, on, or over, at least one of the Internet and the World Wide Web, wherein the apparatus receives a response to the message, wherein the response is transmitted from the communication device or from a second communication device associated with the employer or hiring entity, wherein the apparatus processes information contained in the response, and further wherein the apparatus stores at least one of information regarding whether the employer or hiring entity is interested in the individual, information regarding at least one of an interview process, an employment screening process, and a recruitment process, involving the employer or hiring entity and the individual, and information regarding at least one of a deal reached between the individual and the employer or hiring entity, an offer, a counteroffer, a rejected offer, a rejected counteroffer, at least one of a time and a date of a consideration, and a note made by at least one of the employer or hiring entity and the individual.
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