CareerScribe

In a recent career class at Indiana University, a student asked an interesting question. This student was concerned that an employer would actually take the time to review their professional portfolio on CareerScribe.



















My response is "Well... do you think an employer is taking the time to review your resume among hundreds?"

It's not the first time that I've heard this comment. Unfortunately, what I've come to find is the question is really less about whether they believe an employer would want to have additional details, proof, artifacts and a video introduction to screen employees... OF COURSE THEY DO! The reality is that most people just dread the idea of having to spend more time documenting their career accomplishments, successes, etc. Do a video?..... "I hate the way I look on video." They are hoping they can just get by with that boring resume!

Fact is.... you can get by with just a resume. Resumes will not be going away anytime soon. The question to ask yourself is do I want to be competing for jobs with an archaic, dying tool like a resume, or do I want to give myself an edge by using progressive tools that help me tell my story through a free online portfolio... and make my best first impression through video? Give a potential employer the opportunity to get some real insight on you, without asking them to invest 4-10 hours of time scheduling, and bringing you in for an interview, which most of the time doesn't result in a fit.

My final comment.... as your "Career Personal Trainer".... Don't be so lazy, and get out there and compete in the top 10% of your peer group who are using these technologies to present themselves and their personal brand in a compelling way.