Have you heard about video resumes?
I suppose they could help you find a job. I suspect they could hurt you instead.
If you were hiring and HR sent you the candidate’s resume and a video application, would you watch it? Probably. I would.
But before you hit that play button, what would you be thinking? According to a Vault.com survey, 58 percent said they’d view it “out of sheer curiosity.” Curiosity? Is that a euphemism for “source of amusement?”
Imagine you get the job. A generation later you retire. Do you think that video might show up again … over drinks and laughter? Not the kind of digital imprint I’d want. Not my idea of forwarding your best online profile.
My conclusion: online video resumes are a bad idea.
Um, I think he’s serious.
Bad idea, yes?
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23. October 2008 at 7:36 am
That is hilarious. And it really proves your point. Video resumes – not so good. There’s just a part of me that wonders if the guy is for real….
23. October 2008 at 8:28 am
I call fake on this one.
I’m not convinced video resumes are a bad idea.
23. October 2008 at 8:33 am
Is he for real?
23. October 2008 at 8:54 am
he has pager#…MS publisher, excel, access? can’t be serious…this must have been made in 97′…”I want to THRIVE!” lol
23. October 2008 at 11:47 am
Joe, “specialization in line and bar graphs”…this is fake. I smell Follies skit.
2. December 2008 at 2:52 am
Imagine this: A young George Soros and George Lucas apply for a job in the financial district with a video resume. Who do you think would get the job?
I rest my case. Thanks