With the incredible changes in communication we have seen in just the last 10 years, it would only make sense that the way we communicate with employers follows suit. Digital recruitment sites like Monster.com presents the applicants in the same replicant type fashion, making it tough for hiring managers to quickly discern the good from bad, the serious from the non-serious, or the qualified from the unqualified. With this new movement towards blogs as resumes, those who are serious and determined about their careers will have access to an arsenal of tools that will allow them to maximize communication of their value while companies can establish a more elaborate intake process that requires more than just a simple resume.
With the incredible changes in communication we have seen in just the last 10 years, it would only make sense that the way we communicate with employers foll... more
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Swiss Army Resume
Able to cater different versions of your background to different companies
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SEO
Search Engine Optimization is the way in which a site is laid out so the search engines like Google can find it easier. Writing metatags, building sitemaps, and writing good content are just a few of the ways to make your resume (site) appear higher in the search rankings.
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Information Source for Industry
By writing posts and linking to other bloggers’ posts who are in your industry, it is likely your blog can become a source for industry professionals, potentially including your next employer or colleague. Who knows? If you do well enough, you might decide to make this your full time job.
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Can interview through the resume via Skype widget from anywhere
With the simple addition of a Skype widget you can conduct initial interviews with employers using video. Talk about a win-win. You get to interview in your skivvies and the employer can get a better sense of who you are before bringing you in without having to spend the $200 per hour on a teleconference call.
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Analytics Report
This free Google report will tell you how many people have visited your blog, where they are coming from, and allow you to make changes to ensure you are attracting the audience you desire.
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It is way more fun and engaging
The interactive nature of a blog makes it a living representation of you unlike a resume which is static and boring, regardless of the content’s quality. With a blog that is creative and provides a well-rounded picture of you as a person and team member, you will be going into the interview way ahead of those using traditional chronological resume formats.
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Narration of the resume
With audio narration you are able to sonically guide a reader through your resume, allowing you the chance, for example, to explain certain gaps of employment, elaborate on skills that were challenging to articulate on paper, and further emphasize your areas of value to the employer.
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Projects
Instead of simply explaining the details of a project in a few bullets, imagine how powerful it would be to have a video of examples of your work with a narration that explains your thought process and result.
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Video Endorsements
Having a video endorsement from your references…How cool would that be?
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Employers will love it
It will save them tons of time and money once applicants fully embrace this new approach. While it might take more time initially to examine someone’s blog, in the end it will save an employer time by not having to interview non-serious candidates. The odds are they won’t put forth the effort needed to create a great blog if they are simply “looking to see what’s out there” . Also, by having the capability to interview candidates located anywhere in the world without the added cost of a teleconference is a big plus.
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