CPI Announces Joint Venture with Job Search Television Network

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 16, 2009) – Job seekers will now be able to tap into some of the top experts in career management through their televisions and the Internet.  Career Partners International (CPI) (www.cpiworld.com), the world’s largest partnership of career transition and coaching firms, announces a joint venture with Job Search Television Network (JSTN) (www.myjstn.com).  As part of the venture, CPI will provide viewers with expert advice on a range of career management topics such as setting career direction, developing a compelling resume, networking and interviewing.  In addition, JSTN and CPI will connect job seekers and individuals with expert career coaches through PowerMyCareer (www.powermycareer.com), a new online career center developed under license from CPI.  It offers the latest career tools and resources supplemented by some of the best career coaches in the industry.

 “With more than 15 million unemployed Americans, there is tremendous demand for career management advice that we can now deliver through JSTN’s unique television programming and Web-based content,” says David Hemmer, president and chief operating officer of Career Partners International.  “Our career experts know what it takes to successfully land a job in today’s economic recovery, and we are looking forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise through this unique partnership.”

“JSTN is providing job openings, career opportunities, and expert career advice from our CPI Partners that is easily accessible to viewers across America,” says Roger Stanton, chief executive officer and co-founder of JSTN. "What makes CPI uniquely qualified to partner with us is their expertise in Leadership Development, Executive Coaching and Outplacement.  They have the skills to help people develop for greater opportunities and enable their successful transition to new roles when appropriate.  Their message and career advice combines all their expertise to help job seekers position themselves in the best way possible.” 

JSTN is a television and Web-based recruitment platform that provides entertaining and compelling information on job and career opportunities. In addition to offering expert advice to job seekers, JSTN serves as an important recruitment tool for companies by using the power of video to communicate their employer brand.  Company videos can be accessed through www.myjstn.com, social networking sites and cell phones via mobile-link technology.  Currently JSTN is airing through Comcast Cable on channel 102 in the Chicago & northwest Indiana market, and in Iowa through Mediacom on channel 123.  JSTN’s Television Network is expanding into Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.

“Job seekers are not just interested in the job but in whom they will be working with, and JSTN allows them to meet key employers and hear their stories,” says Hemmer.  “It brings the employee experience to life. We believe engagement of the employee starts even before the first interview, and this is a great way to get job seekers engaged right from the start.  We sincerely see this platform as having the potential to revolutionize this segment of the employment markets.”

About Career Partners International
Career Partners International (CPI) is one of the world’s largest providers of outplacement and talent management solutions with more than 160 offices in over 20 countries around the world. Established in 1987, CPI focuses on talent management, outplacement and executive coaching services backed by the expertise and experience of more than 1,600 highly trained professionals. (www.cpiworld.com). 

About Job Search Television Network
Job Search Television Network revolutionizes the way job seekers identify and connect with new career opportunities and the employers behind the jobs. JSTN began in 2008 in the Chicago area and is rapidly expanding into new markets. JSTN is currently available in the Chicago/Indiana markets (Comcast Channel 102) and in Iowa (Mediacom Channel 123).  JSTN reaches jobseekers through the most accessible mediums; Television, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Justin.TV and Mobile phones providing all of the critical information they need to find and obtain the new opportunity they desire. (www.myjstn.com).