Cher Forman
"Ask Cher"
Cher Forman has over 20 years of domestic and international Human Resources experience in organizations ranging from startups to $3B. As Director or Vice President, she has managed Human Resources groups at Applied Materials, Stanford Telecom, Ask Computer Systems, Teledex and Tri-Data Corporation and consulted on H.R. philosophy, values and infrastructure with many start-ups as well. Cher has managed several of these firms through rapid expansion and significant organizational challenges. While at Applied Materials, she led her business unit as the company grew from 6,000 to 16,000 employees in three years. Ms. Forman has specific expertise in employment, corporate legal compliance, development of cost effective compensation/benefit strategies, organization development and international HR management. She has a degree in Organization Behavior from the University of San Francisco and has participated in advanced training at several other colleges and universities.
Dear Cher:
My friend told me that "Old Fashioned" written resumes are out, and I that I should either create a website of my qualifications, or do a video resume. What do you think?Sarah, Broklyn, NY
Answer:
Dear Sarah:
"Old Fashioned" written resumes and "Old Fashioned" resume skills are definitely not out for most people! A huge percentage of recruiters won't be bothered to go to a website or view a video, unless you also send a regular resume which attracts their attention. That said, if you are in a creative field, such as design or advertising, a web video might make you stand out. Of course, if a job posting requests a video resume, that is what you should send.
My advice, otherwise, is to always send a traditional, good resume. If you are a professional, you may also want to sign up on www.LinkedIn.com, and list your credits there with a reference to your LinkedIn web address on your resume. If a recruiter is interested, they will check it out. Meanwhile, keep asking questions.
Best, Cher
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