March 19, 2003

Press Release - Experience and ReadyMinds Form Strategic Partnership to Offer Career
Counseling Resources to Job Candidates.

ReadyMinds' Distance Career Counseling Services To Be Integrated Into Experience's Online Recruiting Platform

BOSTON, MASS., March 19, 2003 - Experience, Inc., the leading provider of university career networks, and ReadyMinds, LLC., the leader in the distance career counseling market, today announced a strategic partnership that will provide enhanced career counseling services to more than 3 million job candidates nationwide.

Under the partnership, ReadyMinds' distance career counseling services, which allow job seekers to work one-on-one with National Certified Counselors, by phone with Internet based support, will be integrated into Experience's career management software. In addition to applying to job opportunities, researching career information, and utilizing assessment tools, candidates will now have direct access to ReadyMinds' specially priced career counseling packages.

"This alliance demonstrates our commitment to providing candidates with the most advanced job search and career management solutions," said Jennifer Floren, president and CEO of Experience, Inc. "With access to ReadyMinds' counseling services, job seekers can now directly connect with counselors that will help them make wise decisions as they conduct a job search or contemplate career changes."

"The unique strength of this partnership is in being able to provide quality career counseling to candidates regardless of where they are located," said Randy Miller, founder and CEO of ReadyMinds. "Whether a block from campus or across the country, candidates can now receive the personal attention they need to navigate their way successfully through all stages of their career."

Experience's co-branded online career services are currently used at more than 500 university career centers and alumni associations nationwide, including Brown University, Duke University, Middlebury College, Princeton University, University of California at Berkeley, and University of Michigan.

About Experience

Founded in 1996, Experience is the leading provider of e-recruiting software and services that connect universities and employers with college-educated candidates. Currently, Experience's software platform supports more than 500 university career centers and alumni associations, 3 million registered candidates, 200,000 employers, and offers 350,000 job and internship opportunities. Based in historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts, Experience is venture-backed by Polaris Venture Partners, Isabella Capital LLC, Benefit Capital Management Corporation, Diamond Capital and a number of other private investors. For more information, visit www.experience.com.

About ReadyMinds

About ReadyMinds Founded in 1997, ReadyMinds is a privately held company based in New York City. ReadyMinds, the leading provider of distance career counseling services, was designed with the assistance of career counseling industry experts (including top tier institutions) to help individuals focus on their career planning and develop action plans to achieve their immediate goals. ReadyMinds abides by the guidelines set forth by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC); the NBCC Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Ethical Practice of Web Counseling. For more information on the company, please visit www.readyminds.com.