2. What is BranchOut?
A Facebook app that works similar to
Linkedin
Uses Facebook database and connections
Largest professional network on Facebook
In over 60 countries and 15 languages
http://branchout.com/businesssolutions/soci
aljobs
3. Background
Started in summer of 2010 by Mark Marini
with 7 employees in San Francisco
In September, BranchOut raised $6M from
Accel Partners and started expanding the
team.
August 2011 BranchOut moved to a larger
office a few blocks away, having quadrupled
in employees
4. Endorsements
Need to provide endorsement to complete
profile
Ask any Facebook connection for
endorsements
“85% of employers say a positive online
reputation influences their hiring decisions.”
5. Companies
Companies section allows you to search
your connections in the best companies
Lists top companies and your connections
within them
6. Jobs
Jobs section allows you to specifically search for jobs within an
industry
Lists available jobs in the industry searched for, close to where
you live
Find a job or add a job
7. Use for Business
Job Postings&CareerConnect
RecruiterConnect: (costs $$) Biggest feature
“RecruiterConnectfeatures a user-friendly interface
that provides recruiters with a potential candidate’s
work history, education and recent professional
activity, along with similar profiles and inside
connections. To complement the advanced filtering
options recruiters can use to network with Facebook
users, RecruiterConnect helps companies accurately
match candidates with available positions.” –
BranchOut Blog
Founder & CEO Mark Marini
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV6lyThqGj0
8. BranchOut Blog
http://branchoutblog.com/?m=201110
Success stories
New features
BranchOut Mobile Site
9. Who is Using BranchOut
June 2011 1Million users
Targets people looking for regular work, as
well as business professionals and
companies
Broadened by the fact that its easier to get
involved with
10. Pros/Cons
Pros Cons
Easier to access Can be a little bit
“spammy”
Contact list is already
provided A lot of options
makes it a bit
Endorsements are cluttered
easily obtained
Doesn’t separate
Simple set up Personal career
networking and
business options