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Benefits August 1, 2008
Most Hiring Managers Bar Video Resumes
August 1, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) -This may be the
era of YouTube Internet videos, but that apparently does not
mean that translating a resume into a home movie is the best
way to win the hearts and minds of hiring managers.
Reported by Fred Schneyer
A new Robert Half survey of 150 senior executives at the nation’s 1,000 largest companies found only about a quarter (24%) were willing to accept video resumes from job candidates.
Fifty-eight percent of respondents said they would reject a video job submission, and 18% said they did not know if they would accept or reject one.
“Before submitting a video resume, job candidates should check with the hiring manager to ensure the company does not have a policy against their use in evaluating candidates,” said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, in a news release.
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