Wouldn't it be nice to find a sample resume that matches your background, copy it to your word-processing program, make minor changes and be done with the arduous task of creating a dazzling resume?

Think of a video resume as a personal walk-through of your paper resume. It’s your chance to make a good first impression and set yourself apart from other applicants. You can emphasize certain ...

A few years ago, the idea of posting a video highlighting your professional and academic achievements online was regarded as a novelty. Some job seekers tried it, but they risked public scorn. Aleksey ...

Video is one way to stand out, but so is networking, researching the company and writing directly to the right person. “All these cover letters are the same,” says Al Biedrzycki, walking into the ...

Chris Dixon wants to be an economist. But even in today's improved job market, college seniors need to find ways to stand out. So Dixon, 22, who graduates from the University of Central Florida this ...

Despite significant changes in technology and media in our daily lives over the last 20 to 30 years, the humble one- or two-page résumé has remained a remarkably consistent tool in the job application ...

When Serene Buckley got her first video resume from a job applicant, she had just finished sifting through about 150 more traditional resumes. "My first impression was that it was a bold move," said ...

Some job candidates hoping to stand out from the competition are posting video resumes online to boost their chances of being spotted -- and hired. Several companies are even trying to develop ...

Can’t stop humming the Korean pop sensation “Gangnam Style”? You’re not alone. The catchy K-pop dance video just made the Guinness Book of World Records for most liked video in YouTube history. That’s ...