I’m a fan of the video resume concept for sales positions.  Salespeople have to interact with clients in a manner that best represents your company.  The video resume provides a glimpse into this presentation ability.

Yet, according to RecruitingTrends.com, the majority of companies are not accepting these forms of resumes (emphasis mine):

Indeed, just one in four (24%) senior executives polled claim that their companies accept video resumes from candidates reveals the survey, developed by Robert Half International, a staffing services firm specializing in accounting and finance and conducted by an independent research firm. When asked whether their company accepts video resumes from job seekers, 58% of responding executives state no, 24% say yes, and 18% claim they do not know. Although video resumes have become more common, many employers are still reluctant to accept them for fear of bias claims from applicants.

That is a legitimate concern from employers and on that does not have any easy solutions.  Unfortunately, there are unintended consequences to government legislation.  A solution to this problem would help both sales candidates and employers over the long term, but my suspicion is that video resumes will disappear instead.

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This excerpt is from a cover letter:

If you think there might be a fit. Please send me a brief overview of your project or company.  Let me know how I could help you if there’s a fit.

If there’s any interest or a fit on my side I’ll drop you a note.

Fair enough?

You know, some times you do not need an assessment.  I am quite certain this individual has a strong sense of self.  His overuse of “fit” is only eclipsed by his cocky closing.

I’m all for confidence, but I would have serious concerns about this approach.

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