2. jobscout
What is jobscout?
jobscout, available at myjobscout.org and for iOS in the iTunes Store,
is a web and mobile application designed to help get people back to
work by teaching jobseekers the digital literacy skills they need to
find a job and providing essential job seeking tools.
Through the use of game design, jobscout teaches basic Internet
skills by:
• Engaging users in self-paced online activities that focus on
teaching Internet use skills;
• Providing tools that help the user streamline and manage
their job search;
• Assisting users in mastering these skills in order to apply
online for a job; and
• Enabling users to network on and offline.
4. jobscout
What is jobscout?
jobscout uniquely addresses the problem of unemployment by
teaching users the Internet skills needed to successfully search for a
job.
The jobscout platform uses interactive lessons and games to develop
these skills in a scalable, cost-effective way. jobscout aims to:
• Help users access online resources for job searching;
• Help users interact with each other during the process;
• Help users fill out and submit job applications online;
• Help users find a job; and
• Help users develop skills to use throughout their career.
Jobseekers who want to gain basic Internet skills training and job
search assistance finally have a tool to meet their needs: jobscout.
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The JobScout Experience
To learn broad subjects like “Internet Savvy” and “Finding Work
Online,” users take lessons that test knowledge and reward success
through eye-catching badges.
A jobscout user accumulates badges as she progresses through
lessons that teach digital literacy in order to find a job online.
Games and interactive features keep users engaged while they learn
to use a search engine, set up an email account, use social networks,
build an online resume, find job listings and prepare for interviews.
jobscout’s social network allows users to connect with each other
online, leading to offline collaboration.
jobscout also boasts a custom resume builder, built-in job search
functionality and an application manager, allowing the user access to
the full job search experience without leaving the jobscout site.
8. jobscout
Features
Features of the jobscout’s web and mobile applications include:
• Lessons on using the Internet for job opportunities;
• Gamified platform where users can earn badges for completed
lessons;
• “One Stop Job Shop” lets users search for openings, save
listings, apply and track your progress with interview dates and
times;
• ResumeBuilder, a fill-in-the-blank resume system;
• One button submission process with pre-formatted cover
letters; and
• Out-of-the-box ideas for earning money through micro-
entrepreneurship through TaskRabbit, Etsy and other innovative
work ideas.
9. jobscout
Social Gaming to Incentivize & Create a
Useful, Educational Experience
Badges Awarded for Completion of Lessons
The completion of each lesson results in earning a badge.
Users have the ability to compare their earned badges with
other users through the social network. The Badge Den allows
users to see what badges they have earned right when they
login.
Characters Used to Personalize the Experience
Three characters are offered to encourage users and
personalize the jobscout experience. For those who find
characters to be a distraction, users can elect to have a
character free experience. Characters appear at the
completion of lessons and can be chosen as an avatar for the
social network.
10. jobscout
Social Gaming to Incentivize & Create a
Useful, Educational Experience
Games Used to Reinforce Lesson Content
jobscout uses simple games like word jumbles, picture ID and
fill in the blanks to reinforce content learned during lessons.
11. jobscout
JobScout Mobile
For the more than 40% of people who access the Internet through
their smartphones, jobscout now offers a native iOS mobile
application for the iPhone available through the iTunes Store. Users
can now carry all of the Internet skills training resources and career
tools jobscout has to offer in their pocket.
Take jobscout with you an look for a job anytime, anywhere.
12. jobscout
JobScout Addresses Key Issues
Unemployment
Unemployment remained at 7.8% in the United States during Q4 of 2012,
and 2,031,400 people are without a job. Despite recent dips,
unemployment remains a critical problem that calls for new solutions.
Digital Divide
The United States is known the world over for its innovative and
industrious spirit, yet over 60 million Americans lack the Internet skills
necessary for today’s market demands.
In today’s economy, Internet skills are essential for finding a job. jobscout
seeks to bridge the gap between digital non-natives and finding
employment.
13. jobscout
JobScout Bridges the Digital Divide
jobscout is designed specifically for those disenfranchised by the digital
divide. Through the use of gaming elements, jobscout creates a safe and
accessible entry point for users unfamiliar with the Internet. jobscout
engages users through the use of gaming elements and motivates them
to cultivate new skills by awarding badges.
jobscout is a game changer for the over 60 million Americans who do not
know how to use the Internet by creating a space online that meets their
needs.
14. jobscout
What People Are Saying
JobScout named digital literacy “best practice.”
Net Literacy
“JobScout will serve as California’s foray into
tackling digital literacy in the State of California.”
The Huffington Post
“[JobScout] is a great idea. Simple to use and not hard to work with.”
Santa Cruz Sentinel
“JobScout cuts through the "confusing maze of career training programs" to prepare and empower
jobseekers to pursue jobs in the growing science and technology industries.”
Gilroy Dispatch
“A fantastic new site that is going to put California back to work.”
Sacramento Fox 40
“JobScout aims to build skills in a fun, inviting environment.”
Employment and Training Reporter
15. jobscout
About TRAIL
TRAIL: Discover Your Path
JobScout was created by co-founders Christina Gagnier,
Stephanie Margossian and Carter Fort. The trio has since
formed parent for-profit company TRAIL to house JobScout
and other applications just like it.
Plans are in the works for similar applications in the
healthcare and education spaces. For more information, visit
discovertrail.com.
TRAIL has been working in partnership with and has
received financial support from the California State Library
to develop its Scouts.
16. jobscout
About TRAIL
TRAIL: Find Your Path
TRAIL creates life skill education and productivity platforms
for the things that impact your everyday life, including
health, employment and civics. Currently, JobScout is our
only commercially available product with HealthScout
coming in 2013 and CivicScout in the works.
17. jobscout
Contact
For media inquiries and getting
jobscout for your organization,
contact Josh Bradley.
E: bradley@discovertrail.com
For partnership questions,
contact Stephanie Margossian.
E: margossian@discovertrail.com
jobscout
101 Townsend Street, Suite 312
San Francisco, CA 94107
T: 415.766.4591
