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Survey about video resumes
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MENLO PARK, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In an increasingly
competitive job market, applicants are looking for new ways to stand out
from the crowd, but a recent survey suggests submitting a video resume may
not be the answer. Just one in four (24 percent) senior executives
interviewed said their companies accept video resumes from candidates.
The survey was developed by Robert Half International, the world's
first and largest staffing services firm specializing in accounting and
finance. It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on
interviews with 150 senior executives from the nation's 1,000 largest
companies.
Executives were asked, "Does your company accept video resumes from job
seekers?" Their responses:
Yes ........................24%
No .........................58%
Don't know .................18%
100%
Although video resumes have become more common, many employers are
reluctant to accept them for fear of bias claims from applicants. "Before
submitting a video resume, job candidates should check with the hiring
manager to ensure the company does not have a policy against their use in
evaluating candidates," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half
International and author of Job Hunting For Dummies(R), 2nd Edition (John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.).
While individuals do need to distinguish themselves during the job
search, Messmer points out that just getting the basics right can give
someone an edge. "Writing error-free resumes targeted to each job opening,
crafting customized cover letters that succinctly explain why you are the
right person for the position and maximizing every opportunity to network
with others in your field can often be the most effective strategies for
getting hired."
MENLO PARK, Calif., July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- In an increasingly
competitive job market, applicants are looking for new ways to stand out
from the crowd, but a recent survey suggests submitting a video resume may
not be the answer. Just one in four (24 percent) senior executives
interviewed said their companies accept video resumes from candidates.
The survey was developed by Robert Half International, the world's
first and largest staffing services firm specializing in accounting and
finance. It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on
interviews with 150 senior executives from the nation's 1,000 largest
companies.
Executives were asked, "Does your company accept video resumes from job
seekers?" Their responses:
Yes ........................24%
No .........................58%
Don't know .................18%
100%
Although video resumes have become more common, many employers are
reluctant to accept them for fear of bias claims from applicants. "Before
submitting a video resume, job candidates should check with the hiring
manager to ensure the company does not have a policy against their use in
evaluating candidates," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half
International and author of Job Hunting For Dummies(R), 2nd Edition (John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.).
While individuals do need to distinguish themselves during the job
search, Messmer points out that just getting the basics right can give
someone an edge. "Writing error-free resumes targeted to each job opening,
crafting customized cover letters that succinctly explain why you are the
right person for the position and maximizing every opportunity to network
with others in your field can often be the most effective strategies for
getting hired."
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Comment by Miriam Salpeter on August 4, 2008 at 11:22pm - Chris - Thanks for passing along up-to-date research. It is always helpful to have data to back up my suggestions for clients! This is a great piece to share on my blog as well!
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Comment by Keith Schaub on August 2, 2008 at 10:38pm - Video resumes are not a replacement for "text videos" rather they are an enhancement. The term cover letter comes to mind. Video resumes are at best 30-60 seconds long. Indeed this is barely enough time to introduce yourself much less indulge. A quick helo, showing some adept communication is about all you have time for, but definitely is a key differentiator. VR's aren't for everyone. Most engineering type jobs, for example, won't find VR's very useful. However, anyone in sales, marketing, communication, PR, public speaking, would benefit greatly as it gives him/her a chance to show case "selling"
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