 Video CVsA number of sites have recently emerged offering video CVs notably:
So are video CVs and resumes a fad or the future? A recent article in the Guardian (http://jobsadvice.guardian.co.uk/officehours/story/0,,2079089,00.html) suggests the jury is still out on the idea. While some employers welcome the chance to see a potential employee's professionalism and communication skills on camera, others are concerned about the possible implications for discrimination legislation or simply the time involved in viewing them. For some jobs, particularly those that include elements of public speaking, presentations etc, the video CV may provide a useful shortlisting tool. More than anything, the fate of video CVs may well come down to the job seekers themselves - waxing lyrically about your time spent serving chips at your local take away may not be for everyone. Or, you might just make a few people laugh like this popular YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PWO2Ed5_dk) Sorry, comments are now closed on this postRecent Posts: Accepting a New Job Offer, To Take or Not to Take?  Published by: Hirescores on 04/06/2009 New Job, Negotiating a Salary Published by: Hirescores on 03/06/2009 Preparing For A Job Interview Published by: Hirescores on 02/06/2009 Responding To Job Adverts Published by: Hirescores on 01/06/2009 Discovering New Job Opportunities Published by: Hirescores on 29/05/2009 Categories: Applying for Jobs Best Online Recruiting CV's and Resumes Employment High Performance Recruitment Innovative Recruitment Interview Best Practice Interview Questions - Winning Answers Job Application Tips Recruitment Recruitment Best Practice: 13 steps Recruitment Effectiveness Recruitment Ideas Recruitment Performance Measurement: 5 Tips Recruitment Process Redundancy Advice Resume Writing: 10 Tips Steps To Better Recruitment Tips For Getting That Job Tips For Giving Feedback Tips For Receiving Feedback Top 10 CV Pointers Top 9 Interview Tips Top Recruitment Tips Unemployment Advice |
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