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Is the Traditional Resume Obsolete?

Social Networking & Alternative Resumes Are Becoming the Norm

Lights, Cameras, Video!

The video resume is a tricky creature. It can go right, or it can go very, very wrong. Consider the case of Alexsey Vayner, whose video resume, featuring inspirational quotes and shots of him displaying his athletic prowess, became the subject of widespread ridicule a few years ago.

Indeed, the jury is still out on video resumes. Many human resources professionals are still skeptical of their value or concerned that viewing videos -- and thus seeing what candidates look like -- could leave them open to discrimination lawsuits. 

 

  • Sarah Shemkus

    Sarah Shemkus is an award-winning freelance journalist, marketing enthusiast, accomplished baker, occasional globetrotter and total nerd (with a particular fondness for spreadsheets). Most recently, she reported on business and real estate … Read more...