Interview Angel

Contact: Jennifer Fortney
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2009

PRESS RELEASE

NEW PRODUCT IS ANGEL ON THE SHOULDER OF GRADUATES
Interview Angel Helps Individuals Separate from the Pack; Perfect Gift for New Graduates

Ashland, VA (March 2009) - As corporations and businesses across the country let go of more employees, positions are becoming highly competitive - even entry level jobs, which some 1.4 million graduates will be vying for this year. Interview Angel (www.InterviewAngel.com) removes the stress by offering college graduates tools to separate themselves apart from other candidates, and is quickly becoming the graduation gift of 2009.

The highest unemployment rate in sixteen years adds even more pressure to an already stressful situation of finding a career. The job market for this year's graduates is not exactly bleak, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, but employers will continue to be very selective, meaning they will look for candidates with more experience and motivation and knowledge on the industry they want to enter. Another key part of this process is those candidates who career search "smarter" than others.

Interview Angel founder, Brent Peterson, knows how to interview for a position. With a 100% success rate in his own career pursuits as a business consultant, Peterson has seen hundreds of well-qualified candidates passed over due to poor performance in job interviews, and has real tips and advice for graduates.

"There is no room for error in today's competitive job market," said Peterson. "The right resume and connection get you the interview, but it's the interview that gets you the job."

And when it comes to the interview, candidates need to research each company and the position to really stand out. "Professionals would never walk into a business meeting without their notes organized and in hand," said Peterson. "A job interview should be no different and yet almost all candidates, unfortunately, treat it like a closed book exam. Interview Angel encourages them to rethink the process. "

Peterson says what graduates have to understand is that for at least the next two years they will be competing with an unprecedented number of unemployed and underemployed Americans that are more experienced. "Unfortunately, there is no college course created to prepare graduates for this phenomena and that's where Interview Angel fills in the blanks."

One of the hottest gifts for new graduates in 2009, Interview Angel is the most complete interview and execution toolkit available, and the only one of its kind. It includes 112 pages of worksheets, checklists, templates and a Guide to Inspiring Hiring Managers, and retails at just $89, compared to the thousands a career consultant may charge. Interview Angel is also great for recent veterans, mothers re-entering the job market, consultants, and those impacted by layoffs.

"In this highly competitive job market, candidates owe it to themselves and their families to be as prepared and confident as possible during the interview process. It's just too important to leave to chance," Peterson stresses.

About Interview Angel
Interview Angel was launched on December 1, 2008 after six months of design and collaboration with hiring managers and professional staffing firms. Unlike books on career development, Interview Angel closes the gap between understanding what to do, and actually doing it, in an action-oriented system that users complete with their own stories, goals, and research. Also featured are essential steps to take before, during, and after the interview, including resume preparation and job searching; how and where to research organizations' culture, vision, and performance; and what questions to ask - and avoid - during the interview. Notably, Interview Angel comes in a professional padfolio designed to be taken into the interview itself, helping candidates remain confident, focused and organized.