SearchMonkey for Recruiters

Maybe it's just the name, but I love SearchMonkey! Maybe it's the logo:

What is SearchMonkey? Here is the official explanation from the Yahoo Developer Network:

This open search platform enables 3rd parties to build and present the next
generation of search results. There are a number of layers and capabilities that
we have built into the platform, but our intent is clear -- present users with
richer, more useful search results so that they can complete their tasks more
efficiently and get from "to do" to "done."

But basically, it makes search better. For example, if I add the LinkedIn SearchMonkey, and search for a colleague (using Yahoo), I get search results that included enhanced LinkedIn info:

Timesaver!

You only get these results if you use Y! search. There are other applications as well. I love Wikipedia. So my Y! search results include the Wikipedia table of contents when available:

These represent a small sampling of the SearchMonkeys available. There is a whole (beta) gallery of SearchMonkeys. And because it's on an open platform, any developer can create new SearchMonkeys. Did I mention that I am working with the chief SearchMonkey to develop other recruiting-related SearchMonkeys?

Disclaimer: Forgive me for drinking a big ol' cup of kool-aid today!