Comments on: LinkedIn might have eliminated the need for traditional resumes http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/ Your #1 source for personal branding and career development online. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:46:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Why Do You Have a Resume? | by Ari Herzog http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-16089 Why Do You Have a Resume? | by Ari Herzog Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:39:44 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-16089 [...] I previously used LinkedIn as a virtual duplication of my traditional resume and sent both structures to prospective employers, I wanted something more. I wanted more [...] [...] I previously used LinkedIn as a virtual duplication of my traditional resume and sent both structures to prospective employers, I wanted something more. I wanted more [...]

]]> By: AriWriter http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-15813 AriWriter Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:05:03 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-15813 <strong>Why Do You Have a Resume?...</strong> Image by Olivier Charavel via FlickrThat's not a trick question. In an age when everyone uses the Internet to bring up search engines and try to discover quick-and-dirty facts about you, why condense ...... Why Do You Have a Resume?…

Image by Olivier Charavel via FlickrThat’s not a trick question. In an age when everyone uses the Internet to bring up search engines and try to discover quick-and-dirty facts about you, why condense ……

]]> By: transition resumes http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-14512 transition resumes Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:21:35 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-14512 [...] are used during the screening and interview portions of the recruitment process. Recruiters have trhttp://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-tra...Military Resume, Military Transition Resume - Military Resume WizardMilitary Resume, Military [...] [...] are used during the screening and interview portions of the recruitment process. Recruiters have trhttp://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-tra…Military Resume, Military Transition Resume – Military Resume WizardMilitary Resume, Military [...]

]]> By: monetizethis http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-13298 monetizethis Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:23:06 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-13298 For what it's worth, that's the way the trend is going and we have to be aware, and follow if we must, to stay current with the hiring process. It depends on the company - some are steeped in tradition, others want to be cutting edge. Kind regards, Dave Jackson For what it’s worth, that’s the way the trend is going and we have to be aware, and follow if we must, to stay current with the hiring process.

It depends on the company – some are steeped in tradition, others want to be cutting edge.

Kind regards,
Dave Jackson

]]> By: Video resumes will soon eliminate job interviews « Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-7228 Video resumes will soon eliminate job interviews « Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:50:07 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-7228 [...] a recent post, I pointed to LinkedIn as replacing the traditional resume.  I was also one of the first to write an article about video [...] [...] a recent post, I pointed to LinkedIn as replacing the traditional resume.  I was also one of the first to write an article about video [...]

]]> By: Cube Rules » Blog Archive » Simple Personal Brand Messaging http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-7002 Cube Rules » Blog Archive » Simple Personal Brand Messaging Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:10:51 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-7002 [...] Schawbel notes that “LinkedIn might have eliminated the need for traditional resumes.” He might be right. His basic contention: since you are recruited using what is on your [...] [...] Schawbel notes that “LinkedIn might have eliminated the need for traditional resumes.” He might be right. His basic contention: since you are recruited using what is on your [...]

]]> By: Wendy Terwelp http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6736 Wendy Terwelp Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:18:33 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6736 Dan, Loved the article. Backs up a cool situation I experienced recently with one of my CEO clients. I coach on personal branding - including online social networking and traditional networking. My client redid his LinkedIn bio and, while expanding his LinkedIn network, one person said, "Send me your LinkedIn profile." He did and literally 90 seconds later the CEO called him for an interview. No resume was used, simply the online profile. Again, the profile was used along with networking. I also agree with the other comments of securing recommendations. Recruiters and employers love them because they can't be altered - and they're dated. Quick tips for job seekers: 1. Update and personalize your LinkedIn profile. 2. Fill out everything in the profile that is relevant to you. 3. Get recommendations from managers, co-workers, and clients for each employer listed on your profile. 4. Network! Online and in person (or via phone). Make a real connection. 5. Be consistent - ensure your online brand matches your in-person one. Good luck! - Wendy Terwelp, CPBS, CCMC, JCTC Dan,

Loved the article. Backs up a cool situation I experienced recently with one of my CEO clients. I coach on personal branding – including online social networking and traditional networking.

My client redid his LinkedIn bio and, while expanding his LinkedIn network, one person said, “Send me your LinkedIn profile.” He did and literally 90 seconds later the CEO called him for an interview.

No resume was used, simply the online profile.

Again, the profile was used along with networking.

I also agree with the other comments of securing recommendations. Recruiters and employers love them because they can’t be altered – and they’re dated.

Quick tips for job seekers:
1. Update and personalize your LinkedIn profile.
2. Fill out everything in the profile that is relevant to you.
3. Get recommendations from managers, co-workers, and clients for each employer listed on your profile.
4. Network! Online and in person (or via phone). Make a real connection.
5. Be consistent – ensure your online brand matches your in-person one.

Good luck! – Wendy Terwelp, CPBS, CCMC, JCTC

]]> By: shwibbs http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6718 shwibbs Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:27:18 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6718 Why duplicate efforts, when you can concentrate on what employers are using to search for candidates. The goal of personal branding is to be recruited based on your value prop, instead of applying for job. Scot, you are right on target! Why duplicate efforts, when you can concentrate on what employers are using to search for candidates.

The goal of personal branding is to be recruited based on your value prop, instead of applying for job.

Scot, you are right on target!

]]> By: Scot Herrick http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6717 Scot Herrick Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:22:26 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6717 I think some people here are missing what Dan is saying: PRINT your LinkedIn profile and use that as your resume instead of having a separate resume. There is formatting issues and tweaking your resume to a particular position to address, but given the number of places your resume shows up now, having a simpler distribution system is getting more important. The other nice thing about Dan's blog is that he pushes the envelope, as he should, on personal branding and its implementation. So while we may not see the death of the resume next week, don't be surprised if the whole thing morphs into something closer to what Dan is seeing in the market. Personally, I have a web site with my resume on it, don't have all of it on LinkedIn, and need to consolidate the story. That's what I got out of this post. Push the envelope! I think some people here are missing what Dan is saying: PRINT your LinkedIn profile and use that as your resume instead of having a separate resume.

There is formatting issues and tweaking your resume to a particular position to address, but given the number of places your resume shows up now, having a simpler distribution system is getting more important.

The other nice thing about Dan’s blog is that he pushes the envelope, as he should, on personal branding and its implementation. So while we may not see the death of the resume next week, don’t be surprised if the whole thing morphs into something closer to what Dan is seeing in the market.

Personally, I have a web site with my resume on it, don’t have all of it on LinkedIn, and need to consolidate the story. That’s what I got out of this post.

Push the envelope!

]]> By: James Seay http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6705 James Seay Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:24:56 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/15/linkedin-might-have-eliminated-the-need-for-traditional-resumes/#comment-6705 I agree with the poster that said that the boomers will still require the traditional resume. As Gen X & Y begin to dominate the workforce, however, I believe LinkedIn will play an even more important role in promoting one's brand (-: I agree with the poster that said that the boomers will still require the traditional resume. As Gen X & Y begin to dominate the workforce, however, I believe LinkedIn will play an even more important role in promoting one’s brand (-:

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