SEEK LIMITED 
Through the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK), a collection of self-service APIs and tools which enable developers to create new 'skills' for Alexa, SEEK is launching a host of skills allowing its users across Australia to use voice search to job search as well as access unique insights to help inform career choices.
SEEK is among some of the first Australian brands, and the first Australian employment marketplace, to build Alexa skills in Australia.
"Voice is without a doubt the next big technology trend. Being one of the first brands in the country to develop Alexa skills gives SEEK an opportunity to experiment with what type of career content resonates with users through voice search technology" said Michael Ilczynski, Managing Director ANZ at SEEK.
SEEK Company Reviews and SEEK Jobs skills, as well as weekly SEEK employment market updates, will now all be available with Alexa, creating an innovative and comprehensive job searching experience. Any SEEK customer with an Amazon Echo will now be able to hear the latest jobs, find out what it's like to work at a company and hear the latest employment news.
Michael added: "We are incredibly excited to be the first employment marketplace in Australia to be able to offer voice activated job search and career insights for our customers with Amazon Echo and Alexa. Australian's are engaging with SEEK for more than just active job applying which is why we developed SEEK Company Reviews and SEEK employment market updates for Alexa. This is a continuation of the commitment we have to investing in technology solutions that will connect Australians to the most up to date employment market and job information, to enable them to make informed career decisions."
SEEK Jobs
The SEEK Jobs skill with Alexa offers another way in which candidates can job search through SEEK. A job seeker can start by saying "Alexa, enable SEEK Jobs," and then say; "Alexa, ask SEEK Jobs for Project Manager roles in Melbourne," to which Alexa will read out the most recent jobs and ask whether they would like the job emailed to them. Users can also receive the latest jobs by email, giving them more detail of the role they heard on Alexa.
SEEK Company Reviews
The SEEK Company Reviews skill helps job seekers find the right company by sharing real reviews from previous and current employees to help them discover what it's really like to work there. Users can start by saying "Alexa, enable SEEK Company Reviews," then say "Alexa, ask SEEK Company Reviews for [Company Name] ratings", Alexa will share the rating of the company they're interested in working at and ask whether they would like further information emailed to them.
SEEK Employment Market Update
SEEK has strong engagement with people at all stages of their career, not just those actively looking for jobs. Through the SEEK Employment Market updates with Alexa, people can keep their finger on the pulse about the labour market broadly, receiving weekly news about what's happening in the employment market, in their local state, key industries, and the latest salary trends. This is a Flash Briefing Skill which can be enabled in the Alexa app. Once enabled, Users simply ask "Alexa, what's in the news" or "Alexa, what's my Flash Briefing" to hear the latest update.
About SEEK Limited:
The purpose of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) (OTCMKTS:SKLTY) is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. SEEK makes a positive contribution to people's lives on a global scale.
SEEK is the global leader in the creation and operation of online employment markets. Globally SEEK has relationships with over 700,000 hirers and 150 million candidates.
SEEK makes a positive contribution to people's lives through connecting more people to relevant job opportunities using its marketplace scale and technology to build radically more efficient and effective employment marketplaces.
SEEK is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, and has been listed in the Top 20 Most Innovative Companies Globally by Forbes, and Number One in Australia.
SEEK has been recognised by AON Hewitt as an Employer of Choice ten years straight and is passionate about it's company's culture. SEEK is a leader in workplace diversity and inclusion.
For 20 years SEEK has been an integral part of Australians' job-search process, and as the country's leading employment marketplace is uniquely positioned to empower Australians with career, education and volunteer opportunities to create productive and fulfilling working lives.
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SEEK Limited
Contact:
Sarah Macartney Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager E: smacartney@seek.com.au
