Visual Information Systems helps employment agencies play matchmaker

E-business solution provider and applications developer, Visual Information Systems (VIS) has developed JobMatrix Professional, an Internet-based application that assists employment agencies to offer a streamlined service to job-seekers and employers.

JobMatrix was developed after recognising the convenience of the Internet for both the job-seeker and placement agency while responding to the need for an effective means of improving the matchmaking of job-seekers to jobs.

For the job-seeker, the Internet eliminates the need for printed out CVs, endless calls to agencies and the trudge through the classified section. Instead, the candidate can register and submit a CV directly to an agency through the Internet. With access to possible candidates via the Internet, the employment agency is introduced to a stream of suitable candidates and is able to manage its exclusive online business and post available positions.

Says Dr Henk Goosen, CEO and founder of VIS: "Employment agencies recognise the ability of the Internet to strengthen their business but few are able to manage such a venture autonomously. JobMatrix is an affordable product that is focused on its ease-of-use and efficacy. We believe it will be of enormous added value to the recruitment industry."

The launch customer for JobMatrix was Antfactory PLC, the leading European Internet investment company, which purchased the solution on behalf of one of its subsidiaries. JobMatrix is accessed via a Web browser that integrates directly with the agency`s Web site and can be customised according to the unique needs of each client.

Says Jonathan Muir, Product Development Manager at VIS: "JobMatrix is not merely a shared market place but an agency specific application - a tool that empowers the employment agency to independently manage its candidates online."