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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