Josh Sklut tells Evan on his business podcast how he and his team at MyStandard created a service that turns the job market into a two-sided marketplace by allowing users to profit directly from sharing their data with organizations looking for new talent. As he puts it, MyStandard if giving power back to the people. The app, which is scheduled to be released in May, will allow organizations to purchase data directly from the user, with the user retaining full control over how much data they share, and whom they share it with. Josh explains this in further detail in the interview.
Josh articulates how for jobseekers, MyStandard’s first product, a talent acquisition app, will be an easy-to-use platform which allows users to own, share and monetize their professional data at every turn, giving them unique control in the career search process. Unlike current market leaders – such as LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, Indeed or Monster – MyStandard users’ control who sees their data and they get paid directly for it, leaving them in the driver's seat.
Josh shares how for potential employers, MyStandard’s seamless web interface will allow organizations to search through MyStandard’s user database using familiar filters and criteria, then make an offer to purchase the data of users who meet those needs. Users remain anonymous until they agree to share their data through their smartphone app. Selected candidates who agree to move forward will receive the MyStandard token in their wallet; the organization will get an immediate indication of the candidate's interest in the position along with access to the shared data.
Over the next few months, MyStandard will begin bringing new organizations onto the platform, giving its users access to new employment opportunities they might otherwise have never known about or considered, as well as the ability to begin monetizing their personal and professional data. Get on the waiting list now at mystandard.io
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