Job seekers to pitch resumes via Clear Channel Radio stations

Clear Channel Radio launched a project to help unemployed workers use 30-second radio spots to get employers’ attention. But while Clear Channel owns more than a dozen stations in the Tampa Bay area, the project is not available here just yet.

Stations in 21 markets, including Miami and West Palm Beach, will select five unemployed people per week to record a 30-second resume. Employers will be directed to the stations’ Web sites to see the workers’ full resumes.

“We realize this is a difficult time for many individuals and families, and want to support our listeners who are out of work in any way we can,” said John Hogan, president and chief executive officer of Clear Channel Radio in San Antonio, Texas, in a release. “Radio is all about community and serves as the perfect platform for connect job seekers with employers. We hope that job-seeking listeners will take advantage of this special opportunity.”

More than 5.7 million jobs have been lost since the current recession began in December 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Clear Channel project could be extended to other markets, including Tampa, in the near future.

Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications Inc. (OTC BB: CCMO), a global media and entertainment company.

Source: BizJournal.com