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More importantly your online CV will be available to the public which means you can share it with your network to enhance your chances of getting noticed.

You can create an online in any of a number of formats including:

Video

Visual

Social Media

Blog/ Website

Combination

Video Cv's give you the opportunity to get your personality across, which you can't do as easily on paper.

They are normally used by candidates looking for jobs in media related industries including PR, events management and web development, but they are becoming more and more popular across other industries too.

Meet The Real Me is a website that allows you to construct a video CV around 3 questions. It limits you to recording three videos of 45 second videos each, forcing you to be clear and concise.

http://www.meettherealme.co.uk/

Embed pictures, videos, links, graphs, audio and powerpoints to create a visual CV which you can send to employers.

Victor Petit used a QR code creatively on his CV, so that when employers scanned the code, they were directed to a video of him talking in more detail about his experiences.

Blogs make great online CV's because they are so versatile and you can include different pages concentrating on different things.

A blog CV allows you to add as many pages as you like, instead of just 1 or 2 like a paper CV. This allows you to break up the information into manageable chunks.

You could have individual pages containing:

  • Contact information
  • Why you want the job
  • Skills
  • Experience
  • Voluntary work
  • Clubs and Societies
  • Publications and projects

Click on the links to see examples of online blog CV's that have made use of a range of pages and media:

  • http://www.dearlisarudgers.com
  • http://ulrikeschulz.weebly.com
  • http://kristin.fm/sm/index.html

Think about how they have presented their CV, the content and what marketing campaigns they have used to get noticed.

What does a blog CV look like?

Including pictures provides evidence of your work and context to what you have been involved in. It also makes your online CV stand out.

Hyperlinking pictures also enables visitors to click on pictures redirecting them to the project/company website.

This is Kristin's blog where she writes about the projects she's working on and other topics related to her area of work.

These are links to other sites where Kristin's writing has been featured. Including links allows others to see more of her work quickly and easily.

Links to other interesting websites related to the sector

One of the most famous online CV's is www.dealisarudgers.com. It gained national press coverage in the United States for the innovation and marketing campaign behind it. This online CV features a unique mix of videos and writing.

How do you write a good CV?

Watch the video on how to write a good paper CV. Most of the comments apply to writing an online CV, but with an online CV you do have the option of being more creative, so you can use pictures and videos and hyperlinks. You also have more space.

Security: Unlike a normal paper CV, your online won't be going straight into the employers hands. Instead it will be available for anyone to see. Do not include your address on your CV. An email address should suffice.

What do employers look for on your CV?

Facebook CV

Turn your Facebook page into a career tool by posting sections of your CV in the banner, and pictures.

For full details and instructions:

http://jobmob.co.il/blog/facebook-resume/#ixzz1JgdCg4kC

Google+

You can easily create a page on your google profile to act as your CV.

This will also put you high up on any google searches, meaning that any information you don't want employers to see will be pushed down.

LinkedIN

Your LinkeIdN profile is essentially an online CV. Follow the simple steps to upload your personal details, qualifications and experience and you can start using it to find jobs straight away.

Social Media CV

Blogs/websites

Visual CV

Creating an Online CV

What is an online CV?

An Online CV is a digital portfolio/Curriculum Vitae that should act as a comprehensive portfolio of your skills and experiences. It should be an addition to your paper based CV where you can promote your personal brand in more depth by linking to your social media sites and websites of projects that you've worked on etc.

Video CV

Top Tip: Don't just read out your CV. Make it interesting by telling a story and using examples that highlight your strengths and USP.

Top Tips:

  • Be consistent - use the same dates across all sites
  • Start with a paper CV and build your online CV from that
  • Add links to your other sites or social media
  • Update your profiles regularly

You record videos on the following topics:

  • About you: Talk about you - what you like to do outside work or study and what you get out of it.
  • About your work experience and qualifications: Talk about your experience so far, or if you're just starting a career tell us about your qualifications and any jobs you had while studying.
  • The real you: Time to show off, why should someone employ you?
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