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With the rise in video-hosting sites like [[YouTube]] and broadband Internet usage, video résumés are becoming more popular.<ref> [http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/20070101-ransom.html Wall Street Journal]</ref> [[CareerBuilder]] and [[Cinume]] are examples of sites for video resume hosting. Support for video resumes is growing as more complete solutions evolve. |
With the rise in video-hosting sites like [[YouTube]] and broadband Internet usage, video résumés are becoming more popular. NUresume (http://www.nuresume.com)is an example of a free service for students to create a free video resume. <ref> [http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/resumes/20070101-ransom.html Wall Street Journal]</ref> [[CareerBuilder]] and [[Cinume]] are examples of sites for video resume hosting. Support for video resumes is growing as more complete solutions evolve. |
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Revision as of 08:26, 1 July 2008
A video resume is a way for job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper resume. The video resume allows prospective employers to see, hear and get a feel for how the applicant presents themselves.
History
Video resumes were first thought of in the 1980s for use and transmission via VHS tape, but the idea never took off beyond the video taping on interviews. However, with the modern capabilities of transmitting streaming video via the internet, video resumes have taken on new popularity. [1] Video resumes are now being widely accepted by companies throughout the world for varying proffessions and the need for objectivity in these videos is becoming a serious issue. Many copycat video resume companies have sites where people can upload their own videos, but companies are shying away from accepting homemade, webcam pieces.
Criticism
With the popularity of video hosting solutions there has been much debate in the usefulness of video resumes. Most recruiters feel that a video alone does not give an employer enough information about a candidate to make a proper evaluation of the applicant's potential and more importantly skills. One article suggests that
- "While a video resume introduces applicants on camera, the value such visual imagery adds is debatable. A text resume allows for specific pieces of information to be parsed out and compared across candidates. When the information is delivered verbally, recruiters need to glean the details themselves."[2]
New trends
With the rise in video-hosting sites like YouTube and broadband Internet usage, video résumés are becoming more popular. NUresume (http://www.nuresume.com)is an example of a free service for students to create a free video resume. [3] CareerBuilder and Cinume are examples of sites for video resume hosting. Support for video resumes is growing as more complete solutions evolve.