This week Zolio, LLC launched http://www.zolio.com , a free, multimedia-rich online resume building website. Zolio.com transforms ordinary black and white resumes into a complete, professional multimedia profile. Zolio profiles include a concise work history, professional work examples, presentations and video resumes. Zolio’s personalized URLs can be emailed directly to hiring managers, further distinguishing Zolio users from the heap of traditional resumes. Hiring managers can quickly and efficiently view candidates’ work, saving valuable time and effort.

“The launch of Zolio.com is a historic moment for traditional job seekers. The standard text resume has been stagnant for decades and does not let candidates present their best impression,” stated Todd Goldstein, CEO of Zolio, LLC. “Zolio.com is cutting-edge technology that closes the gap between job seekers and potential employers.” With unemployment rates spiraling downward, Zolio will help users compete on a higher level, even before the first interview.

Zolio is targeting college students and young professionals because it signifies a natural transition between Facebook and LinkedIn. Zolio profiles link seamlessly with existing social networks allowing employers to search various criteria. According to ExecuNet’s survey conducted in 2007, 83% of recruiters use search engines to learn about potential job candidates while 43% of recruiters have eliminated candidates based on information they found online. Zolio users can establish their professional identity and allow HR managers to view professional, supplemental and personal links in one streamlined location.