Comments on: HowTo VisualCV #1: Getting Started http://www.kristidaeda.com/2009/05/26/howto-visualcv-1-getting-started/ Executive Brand Strategy Career Coach Kristi Daeda Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:37:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kristi http://www.kristidaeda.com/2009/05/26/howto-visualcv-1-getting-started/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Kristi Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:22:25 +0000 http://www.kristidaeda.com/?p=707#comment-41 Kelly: Thanks for your thoughts! I certainly think the trend is towards embracing e-resumes--they're more dynamic, flexible and personal. All good things. That being said, I think it's unlikely that all employers will accept any given platform any time in the near future. Traditional resumes have the advantage of being universally accepted, which makes them the most efficient and barrier-free method for both job seekers and employers. Any change in protocol that decreases the applicant pool comes at a fairly high cost. Kelly: Thanks for your thoughts! I certainly think the trend is towards embracing e-resumes–they’re more dynamic, flexible and personal. All good things.

That being said, I think it’s unlikely that all employers will accept any given platform any time in the near future. Traditional resumes have the advantage of being universally accepted, which makes them the most efficient and barrier-free method for both job seekers and employers. Any change in protocol that decreases the applicant pool comes at a fairly high cost.

]]> By: Kelly Giles http://www.kristidaeda.com/2009/05/26/howto-visualcv-1-getting-started/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Kelly Giles Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:45:30 +0000 http://www.kristidaeda.com/?p=707#comment-39 Hi Kristi - I love that you're showcasing the future of resumes and job-searching. Especially in this economy, it's so important that job seekers create an edge for themselves, and a great way to do that is with a multimedia resume. Going forward, as "green recruiting" becomes the standard, candidates will be increasingly judged by their Google footprint. I'm curious if you think virtual resumes and LinkedIn will be the resumes of the future, or if folks will still need paper resumes, as well? I work for a company that produces career management software, but we have a hard time believing paper resumes will disappear altogether. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Kelly Giles Social Media Strategist OptimalResume.com Hi Kristi – I love that you’re showcasing the future of resumes and job-searching. Especially in this economy, it’s so important that job seekers create an edge for themselves, and a great way to do that is with a multimedia resume. Going forward, as “green recruiting” becomes the standard, candidates will be increasingly judged by their Google footprint. I’m curious if you think virtual resumes and LinkedIn will be the resumes of the future, or if folks will still need paper resumes, as well? I work for a company that produces career management software, but we have a hard time believing paper resumes will disappear altogether. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Kelly Giles
Social Media Strategist
OptimalResume.com

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