UBoast.com, a service that films, edit, and host video profiles for applicants, recruiters, and employers has announced the beta launch of their site.
The site claims to be ”the professional version of Facebook.”
When creating a profile, an applicant has the ability to include a video resume, traditional resume, interview questions and answers, endorsements, their Google links, and a portfolio, if necessary.
CEO Shy Pahlevani said,“UBoast’s mission is to allow job candidates to stand out from the crowd, gaining greater opportunities of achieving the career of their dreams within this very tough job market.”
Every service on the site is free for all, for now at least.
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September 20th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Vanessa – thank you for uncovering yet another hopeful site. Where do these people learn/research/decide on what to name their company?
Uboast? My gawwwd! The LAST thing I am looking for is to BOAST. This is all just starting to get so lame it’s tough to remind myself these people think they’ve got a good idea.
Why is it (and this is just a guess) people with no background in recruiting think video resumes is some big pot of gold?
Ill advised. Misnamed. Played out. Headed for the scrap heap.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:39 am
The thought that people should begin to create a professional online presence is a very serious matter and one that business savvy individuals should take into account.
uBoast.com allows you to present yourself online in a professional demeanor. Creating a “virtual resume” allows a job candidate to show (”boast”) all the great assets that they have to present to the world.
The unemployment rate is staggering and any leverage a person can get these days to stand out from the crowd could be phenomenal, even if it means creating a video profile. The video profile allows the user to show off any charismatic qualities, professionalism, energy, and communication skills.
I truly believe that given the economic state that we are in and headed towards, that more companies like uBoast.com will arise.