A start-up based out of Michigan called Seelio is looking to change the way students present their credentials to employers. Created out of the realization that students were having a more difficult time than ever standing out from the pack based simply on a standard hard-copy resume, the platform represents a boon for creative students who can showcase their stuff.
Said students will now be able to post graphic designs, projects, research papers as well as videos for potential employers and recruiters to peruse and access. Originally founded under the name of TruApp, the company took root at the University of Michigan’s Engineering Center for Entrepreneurship and is currently being used by 1,600 of the school’s students.
Founders Moses Lee, David Jsa and Jerry Wang launched their inspiration in MVP (minimum viable product) form in January of this year have made a conscious decision of targeting University and College students in the United States.
According to an interview with TechCrunch Lee shared “We thought there was a real opportunity to disrupt the resume, particularly for college students. We decided to see what would happen around a platform that could really empower college students to showcase their true personalities, their skill sets, and their accomplishments to employers.”
The concept has tremendous potential, and making it available and easy to use for any college student gives it tremendous scale. New graduates are relied upon to take concepts and business systems to the next level given their fresh ideas and ability to grasp new technologies.
Thus far, Seelio, has also focused on prospective employers and already cite an impressive collection of tech companies including Airtime, Menlo Innovations and PayAnywhere. The company has established relationships with 180 employers, charging $50 per month to create multimedia platforms and advertise jobs. Individual job posts cost $150, which is more than fair considering the impact that employee could have.
The platform is currently available in beta to students with .edu accounts and will be expanding onto campuses in the Midwestern United States.
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