Thursday, February 10, 2011

Online Profiles vs. Resumes

While resumes are still important, Ask.com Blogger Alison Doyle suggests that online profiles may one day replace that paper resume. We discussed in class how some recruiters are exclusively using Linkedin, and this data seems to suggest that the trend is growing, as 36% thought this was a possability. In contrast, however, that same survey of HR mamgers found that the remining 63% thought it was not likeley that resumes would be completely replaced. 1% remained undecided.
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3 comments:

Professor Pallavi Kumar said...

All of you should check out www.visualcv.com for doing online portfolios. In this business, it is not optional to have a portfolio - it is a must. Plus, it really sets you apart from other candidates and shows off the fact that you are PR majors or have studied the topic in school.

February 10, 2011 at 5:59 PM
Oksana Kirichenko said...

I found this interesting view of Deborah Brown-Volkman, president of a New York-based career coaching company, that ppaer resumes make you stand out if everyone else is using email. The article also suggests that you are more likely to avoid formatting error if you have a paper resume.

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1097-Cover-Letters-Resumes-Are-Paper-R%C3%A9sum%C3%A9s-Dead/

February 11, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Kate F said...

This is something that I have thought about a lot recently and find these resources very helpful. A question posted on LinkedIn shows that the jury is still out as to which is better but I agree that as students interested in communications we should cover all bases.

http://www.linkedin.com/answers/hiring-human-resources/staffing-recruiting/HRH_SFF/497409-29222384

February 12, 2011 at 3:49 PM

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