Released on = November 4, 2006, 9:49 pm

Press Release Author = Barb Davis, VP Media Relations

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = Despite a resurging national economy, recent college
graduates continue to struggle to get on their own upon graduation. Kickass Careers
is a team of employed college grads who have already begun to kickass in the real
world and are ready to chase down entry level positions for students across the
country. The Kickass Career system was developed by students for students. Our
free service gets university students and recent grads a foot in the door with a
quick and simple signup offering superior resume distribution.

Press Release Body = SEATTLE, WA, November 1, 2006 - Despite a resurging national
economy, recent college graduates continue to struggle to get on their own upon
graduation. An independent survey conducted by the Los Angeles Times of more than
6,000 students from the class of 2006, found 48 percent of seniors planned to move
back in with their parents after commencement. Overwhelmed by student loans, credit
card debt, and high urban costs, most students find themselves torn between sharing
rent on a substandard apartment or moving back in with the 'rents.

When university graduates were surveyed by KickassCareers.com and asked what advice
they would pass on to the next class of seniors, the focus group unanimously agreed
that they would encourage seniors to spend more time searching for a satisfying
career while still in school. Jaison T. Smith, founder and CEO of
KickassCareers.com, remembers all too well the frustration he experienced his senior
year of school. "Most career experts recommend treating the job search like a full
time career for up to 10 weeks," he explains. "Many students already work part-time
jobs while taking a full course load. Adding the equivalent of a full time job to
the student lifestyle can be a daunting task, which is why we see most students
simply placing their career search on hold."

As a result, many students plan to search for a career after graduation, but find
themselves waiting up to a year before the next season of entry level recruitment
rolls around to land an interview. Others simply jump at the first opportunity they
receive. "Some students are lucky enough to turn their internship or first offer
into a career, but I found many dissatisfied in their new careers because they never
researched their options," Smith adds.

And thus a simple idea was born - connecting employers with busy students by
simplifying the process as much as possible. Smith, over two years out of school
and employed as a Project Manager for a Fortune 100 company, established the Kickass
Careers Alumni Network by recruiting college graduates through online networking
websites such as MySpace and Facebook. "I was surprised with the number of recent
grads throughout the country with jobs who have asked to be a part of this project,"
said Smith. "We found that students had struggled in their online job search. Many
websites claimed to be focused on entry level careers but only had posts available
for part-time help or positions requiring 3+ years experience." Smith and his
Kickass Team of young professionals have already matched great jobs for their
classmates and are now open to the world as they unveil their website
Web Site = http://www.kickasscareers.com

Contact Details = Kickass Careers
Barbara Davis, VP Media Relations
Website: http://www.kickasscareers.com
E-Mail: press@kickasscareers.com