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ANI | By, Sydney
Nov 16, 2012 11:50 AM IST

Facebook has launched a new application that connects candidates with job vacancies and recruiters on the world's largest social networking site.

Facebook has launched a new application that connects candidates with job vacancies and recruiters on the world's largest social networking site.

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The new service claims more than 1.7 million jobs from partners including Monster Worldwide and BranchOut, the company said on its website.

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"Facebook is all about connecting people and we're thrilled to see developers leveraging our platform to connect job seekers and prospective employers," Marne Levine, Facebook's vice president for global public policy, said in a statement.

"By allowing job seekers to view and share job openings based on personalised criteria, like location and industry, the Social Jobs Application builds on our broader effort to help people use social media to find jobs in the US," Levine added.

The online app follows Facebook's introduction of the Social Jobs Partnership last year with the US Department of Labor and other agencies, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.

According to the paper, the new app by Facebook is a direct challenge to LinkedIn, the popular business social network.

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