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Survey about video resumes

Source: Chris Russell's Posts - Secrets of the Job Hunt Network

Aug 02, 2008

Summary

FYI boys & girls...

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 th ...Read the full article

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