Why The Humble Resume Is Not TOTALLY Dead.

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There’s a lot of talk about resumes dying a slow, painful death in 2014. I think that this position is only partially true.

If you apply for a job today, chances are, you'll be asked to submit a resume.

Sure, you might be head-hunted through LinkedIn or a forward-thinking employer will insist that you apply for a job using Twitter.

Those are outstanding and ultra-progressive examples of social media practice, however slovenia phone number library they still represent the vast minority of hiring practices (plus, these practices are over-represented in the media, which makes them look more popular than they really are).



Your Business Card.
I think what’s changed is the role the resume plays in the hiring process.

In the past, the resume was centre of attention. It was the fulcrum of your personal brand and your voice during your job search efforts.

Today, its role is more like that of a business card - designed to give someone a quick snapshot of who you are, before they put the resume down and find out everything they need to know about you on the Internet.



Your Personal Branding Mix.
This means that your resume is just as critical for your job search as it was a few years ago. However, it plays its part in a much wider marketing & branding mix, which also includes your:

Website / Blog
Social Media Platforms (between 1 and 3, depending on your level of seniority and industry)
Publicity (guest blog posts, mentions in media)
These elements represent the 4 most critical pillars of your personal brand.



Most Important Element.
Note that these are NOT ranked in order of importance. Rather, I see them as overlapping elements, all working together to establish and reinforce your authority.

What’s also important is that the strength of your personal brand rises exponentially with the number of the pillars you have established.