Two trends to hit the job hunt are video resumes and infographic curriculum vitaes (CV). What is the difference between a traditional resume and a CV?
According to About.com, "The primary differences between a resume and a curriculum vitae (CV) are the length, what is included and what each is used for. A resume is a one or two page summary of your skills, experience and education. While a resume is brief and concise - no more than a page or two, a Curriculum Vitae is a longer (at least two pages) and more detailed synopsis."
An infographic CV takes it one step further, using charts, graphs and other graphics to display information.
An excellent example of an infographic CV is one created by Gareth Case. He has received excellent feedback on the project. According to Gareth, "The majority of us are visual creatures, turned on more by the eye, than the depth of detail. To that end, my CV has attracted some lovely comments and in less than a month, 954 downloads. Would my standard CV have received the same level of interest? No chance. So I am embarking on a new journey, to turn our ‘detaily’ product collateral into slick, one page infographics that convey the essence of our key message in a few seconds, rather than a few minutes."
The blog, Cool Infographics, features a great post examining 16 different infographic resumes.
Video resumes are also a creative way to show who you are to a potential employer.
If done right, a video resume can help you market yourself to potential employers. About.com features some tips on how to have success in create a video resume.
You can find numerous professional video resumes on YouTube. One example is Shelly.
One of the characters, Barney, on the show "How I Met Your Mother" poked fun at the trend, possibly showing job candidates how not to make a video resume.
Although infographic CVs and video resumes may not replace the traditional resume, both of these resume styles are sure to make anyone stand out as a job candidate!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Netflix's PR Nightmare
As far as I am concerned Netflix has ruined their relationship with me as a customer. They did this by charging me for both streaming DVD and mailed DVD services separately, doubling what I was paying before.
First of all I felt blindsided after receiving very little notice that this price increase was coming. Second, it came across as greedy on their part.
The DVDs they offer on the streaming portion are old, not new releases. In a good month, where I have some free time, the maximum DVDs I would be able to receive by mail is five with the one DVD at a time service. Even then there is usually a wait for the new releases.
Why would I pay for both services when I can just go to the Red Box and pay $1 for a movie I know I will have time to watch?
The Netflix company's solution? Re-name the DVD mail portion to Qwikster, apologize and hope for the best. They have already lost over 1 million customers and there stock has dropped significantly. Personally, I don't see this helping their image.
Their actions seem impulsive and rash. I think they need to re-think how to fix the relationships with those 1 million customers they lost, not re-brand themselves.
First of all I felt blindsided after receiving very little notice that this price increase was coming. Second, it came across as greedy on their part.
The DVDs they offer on the streaming portion are old, not new releases. In a good month, where I have some free time, the maximum DVDs I would be able to receive by mail is five with the one DVD at a time service. Even then there is usually a wait for the new releases.
Why would I pay for both services when I can just go to the Red Box and pay $1 for a movie I know I will have time to watch?
The Netflix company's solution? Re-name the DVD mail portion to Qwikster, apologize and hope for the best. They have already lost over 1 million customers and there stock has dropped significantly. Personally, I don't see this helping their image.
Their actions seem impulsive and rash. I think they need to re-think how to fix the relationships with those 1 million customers they lost, not re-brand themselves.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Social Media and the Job Hunt
As I enter my last year of college, I have inevitably started gearing up for the job hunt. Reading various articles on what and what not to do, I have begun to sense a common theme among what employers are at.
A recent article on Mashable offers 5 tips for managing your social media when looking for a job. The tips include keeping it clean, showing some personality, using various platforms, and connecting with the companies that you want to work for.
I think new job candidates often undervalue the use of social media. Following the company you want to work for and connecting before an interview can make you stand out as well as determine if the company is in fact the type of company you want to work for.
Exploring new social media platforms is also a good tip. Don't limit yourself to Facebook and Twitter. LinkedIn, Tumblr and other blog sites are a great way to communicate within an industry.
I feel like it is said a lot, but keeping it clean is very important! Profanity does not get your point across more effectively. Does everyone really need to see the pictures from your friends bachelorette party or you doing shots at the club? Probably not.
While these tips are not anything new, I feel they have been repeated because people are still not getting the hint. Definitely worth taking into consideration whether you are looking for a job or want to keep your current one.
A recent article on Mashable offers 5 tips for managing your social media when looking for a job. The tips include keeping it clean, showing some personality, using various platforms, and connecting with the companies that you want to work for.
I think new job candidates often undervalue the use of social media. Following the company you want to work for and connecting before an interview can make you stand out as well as determine if the company is in fact the type of company you want to work for.
Exploring new social media platforms is also a good tip. Don't limit yourself to Facebook and Twitter. LinkedIn, Tumblr and other blog sites are a great way to communicate within an industry.
I feel like it is said a lot, but keeping it clean is very important! Profanity does not get your point across more effectively. Does everyone really need to see the pictures from your friends bachelorette party or you doing shots at the club? Probably not.
While these tips are not anything new, I feel they have been repeated because people are still not getting the hint. Definitely worth taking into consideration whether you are looking for a job or want to keep your current one.
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