Simply Fired seeks stories
2 August 2005
A new website has been launched by job search engine Simply Hired.
The new site, Simply Fired, has employed Mark Jen, whose post at Google was terminated in January after he was accused of posting internal information, to help launch the site.
Mr Jen was an internet blogger and made headlines after he was fired. He now works for Plaxo and will feature on the SimplyFired site with his account of getting fired, as well as serving as a judge for the "Simply Fired Contest" to discover the most compelling stories about people who have lost their jobs.
"After I experienced a very public firing, many people reached out to me with their stories about losing their job," said Mr Jen. "Most of us are embarrassed about being let go, but it happens all the time--often in very interesting ways. And once you start that conversation, everyone wants to listen in and share their stories. SimplyFired.com is a great way to help start this dialogue online."
The best story featured on the website will win a trip for two on "The Apprentice" Legend Cruise with other cast members fired by Donald Trump on the award-winning reality TV show. The judging panel includes Guy Kawasaki from Garage Technology Ventures, Chris Pirillo from Lockergnome, and Phil Kaplan from AdBrite and founder of F--ked Company.
"With all the layoffs in the headlines these days, we're hoping to offer a small bit of light-hearted comic relief, as well as provide a forum for people who have been fired or laid off to tell their stories," Gautam Godhwani, founder and CEO of Simply Hired, explained. "Of course when they're ready to look for their next job, Simply Hired will be there to help."
SimplyFired.com is described as "a website for fired and laid off workers to share and submit their stories". Mountain View-based Simply Hired is the world's largest search engine for jobs.
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