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evolution of the resume: transformation into video

Friday, October 17, 2008

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By Vanessa Dennis - This is part 1 of a series in which I will examine the evolution of the resume, from paper to PC, digital postcard, sound bytes, social networks, and video. In this edition, Colleen Aylward of Interview Studio offers her opinion of the resume's transformation.

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time to warm-up the deadpool?

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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By Joel Cheesman - Like you, I’m doing my best to wrap my head around this whole economic, bailout, end of days thingy. I’m especially hoping to gain some clarity in regards to what it means to the employment space. Obviously, companies not hiring means a lot of vendors not making money. The best many players can hope for is holding steady while watching for falling rocks. Having been a victim in the last downturn, I know how ugly it can get. As one industry leader recently put it to me in private, “Our industry is f***ed!” So, here are some of my winners and losers for the year ahead.

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uboast announces beta-launch free-for-all

Friday, September 19, 2008

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By Vanessa Dennis - UBoast.com, a site that films, edits, and hosts video resumes for job seekers, has announced the public beta launch of their site.

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why careerbuilder video resumes failed

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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By Colleen Aylward - CareerBuilder's foray into video resumes is an example of a major player in the industry just attempting to “dabble” in a hot new technology, but not putting much energy or thought into it and then “dismissing” that technology as a failure simply because they failed to execute properly. This kind of irresponsible behavior ruins it for the serious small vendors who are spending every ounce of energy to get the concept right and roll out new technologies in a clear concise and useful way for the end user.

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zoom in on another video resume site

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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By Vanessa Dennis - While the professional world is tentatively dipping their hands into the video resume cookie jar, college students have taken the new digital tool and run with it. A new site has popped up that will host video resumes for college kids only.

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interviews are going green

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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By Vanessa Dennis - Companies who are selling videoconferencing solutions, including virtual interviewing, are finding a new niche market with companies wanting to "go green." But convincing managers to give up the traditional interview will still be a hard sell.

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vmploy is a cash cow on ebay

Monday, August 18, 2008

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By Vanessa Dennis - VMploy.com is pulling the plug on its current operations and selling the company's rights on eBay. President Miles Houck said the reason for the sale is a pending "exciting new venture" that has yet to be announced. Does this signal the death of the video resume?

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