Lauren Milligan, founder of ResuMAYDAY.com, says that's
because video resumes are a bad idea.
Because video resumes are fairly new on the recruitment scene, the lack of standardisation in the format can be off - putting to employers.
«It'll never work
because video resumes will favor people who look and sound good on video, not necessarily people who are best for the job.»
Because video resumes are not so common and hiring managers look them first, before they came back to scan your boring white & black resumes!
The possibility exists, that in our litigious society, an employer can be accused of discrimination later
because the video resume supplies information that you would not know about a candidate from a paper resume.
Just
because your video resume looks good doesn't mean your phone will be ringing with interview requests.
Not exact matches
From
video resumes to business development pitches, job seekers are expected to distinguish themselves from the outset
because startups usually do not have HR managers to serve as buffers before top candidates meet the busy executives they will be working for.
Yes, please go ahead and list me on your
resume too
because your
videos are awesome!
Things like
video resumes and infographic
resumes get a lot of hype
because they're different and seem hipper, but it's important to remember a few things about your
resume:
I think a lot of people are trying to find alternatives to the
resume - things like
video resumes and online portfolios - but none of them have take off
because they fail to take HR departments and recruiters into consideration.
A «
video resume» is a bit of a misnomer really,
because you can't summarize your career history in a
video.
They're not going to hire you on the spot just
because you've recorded a
video resume.
Video resumes heighten the possibility of managers practicing subtle discrimination,
because face it, no matter how much training and understanding exists in this world, most employers still tend to hire people who are just like their best current employees.
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Other attorneys are advising their employer clients not to accept or view
video resumes because of the possibility of charges of discrimination based on age, gender, ethnicity, and disability.
Also, you will have more chances to be invited for an interview,
because all the HR's prefer to watch
video resumes first and other applicants after.
Because you spend your time, you send your
video resumes, but you don't get a calls.
1) Make sure it is appropriate: This may change in a few years but at this point don't just create a
video resume because you can, create one
because it's relevant to the job you want to do.
One thing that is overlooked by the new
video / online
resume movement is that Human Resources do not review
resume videos or online
resumes,
because they need to limit any possible discrimination in hiring lawsuits.
Because the format is so different, a
video resume also gives candidates the opportunity to really think about the way they present themselves, and that process of analysis can be extremely positive in itself.
Also, be sure to utilize keywords associated with your top skills,
because Employers will use these to search for
resumes and Video Resumes that match the job positions they are trying t
resumes and
Video Resumes that match the job positions they are trying t
Resumes that match the job positions they are trying to fill.
Because of its way of guidance through
video illustrations to build an effective
resume.
RezScore seemed to view it as a marketing
resume, likely
because my job history was primarily with advertising and marketing firms, even though it was heavily focused on
video and design.
Some companies won't accept
video resumes because of concerns about discrimination claims.
Also, when they're done correctly,
video resumes display the applicant's personality to recruiters - which they find useful
because it helps them decide whether a person would be a good fit for their company culture before calling for an interview.
Web Portfolios and
Video Resumes Web portfolios are becoming popular vehicles for obtaining employment
because they offer easy - to - read, attractive, electronic versions of your
resume.