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'''.jobs''' is a [[sTLD|sponsored top-level domain]] managed and operated by its parent company [[Employ Media]]. It is considered the largest global e-recruitment network with more than 400,000 sites registered in the domain system.

'''.jobs''' is a [[sTLD|sponsored top-level domain]] managed and operated by [[Employ Media]]. It is considered the largest global e-recruitment network with more than 400,000 sites registered in the domain system.

The '''.jobs''' domain system was approved by [[ICANN]] on April 8, 2005. Registration in the domain system is exclusively intended for companies and organizations seeking to develop, and enhance their job related sites. It is unique domain as it acts as a supplement to a company's traditional site, which allows a  corporation to register their company name followed by the suffix .jobs; This [[URL]] allows job seekers using the internet to go to the job page and connect with the human resources department of a given company faster and easier.  

The '''.jobs''' domain system was approved by [[ICANN]] on April 8, 2005. Registration in the domain system is exclusively intended for companies and organizations seeking to develop, and enhance their job related sites. It acts as a supplement to a company's traditional site, as a  corporation can register their company name followed by the suffix .jobs; This [[URL]] allows job seekers using the internet to go to the job page and connect with the human resources department of a given company faster and easier.  

Every company applying for a .jobs domain is screened to ensure that they are legitimate and they are doing business under the name they represent. Registration for a .jobs domain costs approximately $125 annually, plus $35 for the initial set up fee through a network of accredited registrars.<ref>[http://www.goto.jobs/about.asp goto.Jobs]</ref>

Every company applying for a .jobs domain is screened to ensure that they are legitimate and they are doing business under the name they represent. Registration for a .jobs domain costs approximately $125 annually, plus $35 for the initial set up fee through a network of accredited registrars.<ref>[http://www.goto.jobs/about.asp goto.Jobs]</ref>

==Sponsor==

===Sponsoring Organization===

The '''Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)''' is the sponsoring organization for .jobs. The society is the world’s largest organization dedicated to human resource management, which oversees the collective interests for its 250,000+members; which are found in more than 150 countries. It has 575 affiliated chapters in the US and subsidiary offices in China and India.<ref>[http://www.shrm.org/about/pages/default.aspx SHRM.org]</ref>

The [[Society of Human Resource Management]] (SHRM) is the sponsoring organization for .jobs. The society is the world’s largest organization dedicated to human resource management, which oversees the collective interests for its 250,000+members from more than 150 countries. It has 575 affiliated chapters in the US and subsidiary offices in China and India.<ref>[http://www.shrm.org/about/pages/default.aspx SHRM.org]</ref>

==Technical Support==

===Technical Support===

The technical registry operations for the .jobs TLD is provided by VeriSign Naming and Directory Services, a division of [[Verisign]] which is proven as an industry leader and world class provider of registry operations and maintenance. It also provides resolution, billing and customer support to .jobs.<ref>[http://verisigninc.com/en_US/products-and-services/domain-name-services/registry-services/jobs-domain-names/index.xhtml Verisigninc.com]</ref>

The technical registry operations for the .jobs TLD is provided by [[Verisign]] Naming and Directory Services, a division of [[Verisign]] which is proven as an industry leader and world class provider of registry operations and maintenance. It also provides resolution, billing and customer support to .jobs.<ref>[http://verisigninc.com/en_US/products-and-services/domain-name-services/registry-services/jobs-domain-names/index.xhtml Verisigninc.com]</ref>

==Phase Allocation Program==

==Phase Allocation Program==

On June 9, 2010, [[Employ Media]] submitted a proposal to [[ICANN]] to amend the .jobs charter and implement the '''Phased Allocation Program''' with the following components similar to other TLDs:<ref>[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:C3vWQTdhor4J:www.icann.org/en/resources/registries/rsep/jobs-proposal-09jun10en.pdf+employ+media+phased+allocation+program&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgUSPtcK4qSUTOV6M2K_sQt8Ua2i3MAZ1gKOtCRt8RQqg2I97nnEAdShmXxEEnrSBaKPAPkx72IppiwSyG0LAprPQLR06qBn9ISgmsqQIdhiUgUyo_ERlvkQfuO7psUcYrZVCt&sig=AHIEtbRQO1r4IEwurBn_M347t8wm9DfQbw ICANN Registry Request Service, Employ Media Phase Allocation Program Proposal]</ref>

On June 9, 2010, [[Employ Media]] submitted a proposal to [[ICANN]] to amend the .jobs charter and implement the '''Phased Allocation Program''' with the following components similar to other TLDs:<ref>[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:C3vWQTdhor4J:www.icann.org/en/resources/registries/rsep/jobs-proposal-09jun10en.pdf+employ+media+phased+allocation+program&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESgUSPtcK4qSUTOV6M2K_sQt8Ua2i3MAZ1gKOtCRt8RQqg2I97nnEAdShmXxEEnrSBaKPAPkx72IppiwSyG0LAprPQLR06qBn9ISgmsqQIdhiUgUyo_ERlvkQfuO7psUcYrZVCt&sig=AHIEtbRQO1r4IEwurBn_M347t8wm9DfQbw ICANN Registry Request Service, Employ Media Phase Allocation Program Proposal]</ref>

* RFP (Request for Proposal)to invite interested parties to propose specific plans for registration, use ad promotion of domains that are not their company names.

* RFP (Request for Proposal)to invite interested parties to propose specific plans for registration, use ad promotion of domains that are not their company names.

* By auction rounds that offers domains not allocated through the RFP process.

* By auction rounds that offer domains not allocated through the RFP process.

* At first-come, per served real-time release of any domains not registered through the RFP or auction process.

* On a first-come basis, per served real-time release of any domains not registered through the RFP or auction process.

Prior to the submission of the proposal to [[ICANN]], the Phase Allocation Program was approved by a super majority vote from the PDP Council, which was created  and supervised by the SHRM to review the proposed amendments to the .jobs policies, and business rules on June 3, 2010. The program was also approved by Employ Media and SHRM.<ref>

Prior to the submission of the proposal to [[ICANN]], the Phase Allocation Program was approved by a super majority vote from the PDP Council, which was created  and supervised by the SHRM to review proposed amendments to the .jobs policies, and business rules on June 3, 2010. The program was also approved by Employ Media and SHRM.<ref>[http://www.policy.jobs/ NOTICE OF DECISION ON EMPLOY MEDIA PROPOSED AMENDMENT CONCERNING .JOBS TLD]</ref>

[http://www.policy.jobs/ NOTICE OF DECISION ON EMPLOY MEDIA PROPOSED AMENDMENT CONCERNING .JOBS TLD]</ref>

The [[ICANN Board]] evaluated Employ Media's Phase Allocation Program proposal and determined there is no significant threat to the security and stability of the internet DNS and there are no competition issues. On June 15, 2010, ICANN opened a public comment regrading the proposed amendment to the Appendix S of the .JOBS Registry Agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15jun10-en.htm Public Comment: Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

The [[ICANN Board]] evaluated Employ Media's Phase Allocation Program proposal and determined there is no significant threat to the security and stability of the internet [[DNS]] and there are no competition issues. On June 15, 2010, ICANN opened a public comment regrading the proposed amendment to the Appendix S of the .JOBS Registry Agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15jun10-en.htm Public Comment: Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

On August 5, 2010, the [[ICANN Board]] approved the implementation of the Phase Allocation Program.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-05aug10-en.htm#7 Approval of RSEP Request for Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

On August 5, 2010, the [[ICANN Board]] approved the implementation of the Phase Allocation Program.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-05aug10-en.htm#7 Approval of RSEP Request for Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

Following ICANN's approval on the Phase Allocation Program, Employ Media issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on August 11, 2010 regarding its plan to allow the registration of industry, occupation, geographic and dictionary names within the .jobs domain space. The RFP process started on August 26 until September 24, 2010.<ref>[http://www.rfp.jobs/ RFP.JOBS]</ref>

Following ICANN's approval of the Phase Allocation Program, Employ Media issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on August 11, 2010 regarding its plan to allow the registration of industry, occupation, geographic and dictionary names within the .jobs domain space. The RFP process was open from August 26 until September 24, 2010.<ref>[http://www.rfp.jobs/ RFP.JOBS]</ref>

==Petition from .JOBS Charter Compliance Coalition==

==Petition from .JOBS Charter Compliance Coalition==