You want every edge you can get in applying for a job right now. And you want to prove your social media bona fides. A video resume could help you do both, right? Not so fast. Still convinced that a ...

When it comes to job-hunting, video résumés are a tricky topic. A great video résumé can inject some personal flair into your job application, highlight important skills, and demand the hiring manager ...

Think of a video resume as a personal walk-through of your paper resume. It’s your chance to make a good first impression and set yourself apart from other applicants. You can emphasize certain ...

Microsoft Word used to be the standard for sending in a resume or CV, but this is no longer the case. Saving and sending it as a PDF is a safer route, especially when applying for international ...

Michael Cera's "Impossible is the Opposite of Possible" parodies all that is wrong with the video resume. With recent reports on employers using social media to screen job applicants, it's clear that ...

I’m a writer at my core, which is why it’s painful to admit that sometimes, a video can be more engaging than words on a page. Those of us who have stumbled down a YouTube rabbit hole before know this ...

portal, some journalists utilize video CVs to fully express themselves, get employers' attention, and highlight their skills. Video CVs are not new in the Western world, but are almost unknown in ...

While some hiring managers like being able to hear and see a candidate, for others there's a mixed response. Video resumes still remain a novelty and while they may gradually become more common, they ...