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Small business employers in the entertainment/media industry need an efficient way to connect with suitable graduates. The insight is that due to time and money constraints, developing a process to improve efficiency could help address recruitment challenges. A potential solution may be to create a platform that allows employers to easily find and screen qualified candidates.
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