Jobfox Receives "Official Honoree" Distinction in Employment Category for the 12th Annual Webby Awards

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Job Site is Recognized by "Oscars of the Internet"

McLean, Va. (April 9, 2008) -Jobfox, one of the fastest-growing job sites on the Internet, today was recognized as an Official Honoree for the 12th Annual Webby Awards. Jobfox (www.jobfox.com) was honored within the Employment category of The Webby Awards.

"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding work that is setting the standards for the Internet," said David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. "Jobfox's Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity and vision of its creators."

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet," The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Web sites, interactive advertising, online film and video and mobile Web sites. The awards are judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization that includes David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Arianna Huffington, AKQA Global Creative Director Rei Inamoto, Matt Groening, Jamie Oliver, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf and RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser.

The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries over 60 countries and all 50 states. Fewer than 15 percent of entries received honors.

Earlier this year, Jobfox was named a 2008 most promising start-up by American Venture Magazine. Jobfox is led by CEO Rob McGovern, who is also the founder and former CEO of CareerBuilder.

"In a very short time, Jobfox has grown as an internationally recognized leader for innovation in the online recruitment industry," McGovern said. "This award further validates our superior online services for linking professionals with employers."

About Jobfox

Jobfox gives job candidates and organizations complete control to connect with each other - in real time - by providing intelligent skills matching and popular communication tools such as instant messaging and mobile text message alerts. Jobfox provides free Web pages for professionals to showcase their unique skills, talents, work-styles, career desires and job-change receptivity. Visitwww.jobfox.comtoday.

About Rob McGovern

Jobfox is the inspiration of CEO Rob McGovern, one of the nation's leading career experts. McGovern is the founder and former CEO of CareerBuilder and the author of "Bring Your 'A' Game: The 10 Career Secrets of the High Achiever."

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