profile updated Dec 14, 2009, 3:38 PM
Vault, Inc
Vault is a career information firm. It’s the first place many turn when looking for the inside scoop on what it's like to work for a specific company. More than that, Vault has loads of advice and in-depth information for job seekers in more than 30 professional industries such as investment banking, law, government and media.
The "sweet spot" for the company are professionals between ages 18 and 34 looking to make the best career choices and career development moves. Of interest to recruiters is the Vault job board as well as the newsletter for HR professionals and salary surveys.
In September 2007, Veronis Suhler Stevenson acquired a majority stake in the company. VSS is a leading private equity investor in the media, communications, information and education industries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
VSS was joined by veteran media executive Erik Sorenson, Ledgemont Capital, and the company’s senior management team in making the investment. Sorenson, the former president of MSNBC, became the CEO of the company at the close of the deal.
In late 2009, after a troubling year that included a corporate downsizing, Sorenson was named Vault chairman and Claude Sheer became CEO.
Vault.com was founded in 1996 by Samer Hamadeh, his Stanford University classmate Mark Oldman, and brother Hussam Hamadeh. Since that time, the company has grown rapidly, emerging as the leading media company for career information. Fortune calls Vault.com “the best place on the Web to prepare for a job search,” while The New York Times deems it a “killer app.”News & Updates 
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Job Board Operators Talk About The Future of Thier Industry (jobboarders)
Ever wonder what the people running job boards think about? Here's a chance to listen in as five leaders talk about the 2009 economy, social media and its influence on job boards and a host of other issues, including the forthcoming relaunch of Monster.com. This is an hour-long podcast featuring Yaz Dalal (Vault), Eric Shannon (Latpro), Chris Campbell (Indeed), Ethan Bloomfield (Jobtarget), and Chris Russell (AllCountyJobs). Jan 7, 2009, 1:06 PM
Products & Services
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Vault Job Board
Job board focusing on Vault's members, which are primarily young professionals, recent MBAs, recent graduates, etc Posting internships is free, a single job listing is $125 for 60 days, and multiple packages are available. -
Human Capital newsletter
Newsletter for recruiters and others. Discusses issues relevant to recruiting and human capital management. -
Electronic WaterCooler
Online message boards designed for professionals seeking career information and advice, the Electronic WaterCooler offers recruiters the opportunity to network with candidates as well as provide career insights and advice. Employers can also answer potential employees' questions and find out what current staffers think about their company. Mostly free, but access to older messages and certain information is limited to fee paying members.