High-quality video resumes get candidates noticed, save employers time and eliminate costly hiring mistakes
ORMOND BEACH, Fla., April 21, 2009 — The recession has hit the job market – hard. With United States unemployment rates reaching 8.5 percent in March 2009, millions of Americans are now facing the most competitive job-hunting situation in decades. Recent HR reports indicate that the average employer now receives between 200-500 resumes per job opening, making a quality candidate review process nearly impossible. People positioned to hire simply don’t have the time to read through so many resumes.
Stepping in to help, however, is the Florida-based Fobingo.com (http://www.fobingo.com/), a company that’s providing a competitive edge to job-seekers through its multimedia, interactive resume services. Instead of submitting the traditional paper resume, applicants can provide a link to a slick Fobingo resume, which showcases signature characteristics, qualifications and employment history in one comprehensive, online video/audio presentation. Moreover, a first-of-its-kind postcard campaign tips employers off to a job candidate’s video resume link. The colorful postcards, sent directly to prospective employers, stand out in a sea of resumes.
“When it comes to the hiring process, employers want and need to take the path of least resistance,” says Steven Moore, Fobingo.com’s founder/CEO. “Paper resumes require time to review, and when you’re in a hurry to hire and have hundreds of applicants, you don’t have the luxury of time, period. Fobingo is dynamic and effective because in just a few minutes of watching a video resume, an employer can learn everything about this job-seeker’s background and experience, plus get a good feeling for the candidate’s personality and professionalism. Considering today’s job market, the timing for such an important HR tool couldn’t be better.”
A recent Vault.com survey shows that employers are open to embracing alternative ways to assist them in making fast, effective on-boarding decisions. According to the study, “89 percent of employers revealed that they would watch a video resume if it were submitted to them. Although most employers have not yet used this new technology as an evaluative tool – only 17 percent have actually viewed a video resume – the vast majority are receptive to it … The primary reason why employers would value video resumes is the ability to assess a candidate’s professional presentation and demeanor (52 percent).”
“Fobingo provides a definitive value as it gives job-seekers that competitive advantage and problem-solves for those in the hiring seat,” Moore says. “Fobingo clients also appreciate that we’re able to create this highly professional, personalized video at an amazingly affordable price – often less than the cost of a paper resume.”
Fobingo’s introductory pricing starts at $299, and includes all creative services and support materials. For more information, visit http://www.fobingo.com/.
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Contact:
M. Steven Moore
Founder/CEO, Fobingo.com
1-800-261-3297
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