The death of the
resume has been predicted on numerous occasions by various experts over the
years; but if the death of the resume is here, what would take its place? Some say digital portfolios. But what makes a digital portfolio so
much more desirable than a resume?
Let’s a take a look:
1.
Digital
portfolios offer companies and recruiters a comprehensive overview of a
candidate’s work history, experience and skills at a glance. Online digital portfolios could make it
easier for recruiters and candidates by creating a centralized place where the
candidate’s credentials can be compiled and reviewed.
2.
Digital
portfolios offer an easy way for candidates to display work samples, verify
references and even showcase testimonies by past employers. By having one place where candidates can
verify their work history, recruiters can save time and money on employee
checks. Of course this would only
happen if online portfolios became the standard in much the way that resumes
are accepted as the standard today.
3.
Digital
portfolios can offer skills tests and decrease the chances of a recruiter
taking on an unqualified candidate by forcing candidates to take skills tests
before they are interviewed. And
instead of forcing a candidate to take several skills tests, there could be
certain tests which are accepted by the industry as the “gold standard.” With a battery of industry approved
tests, candidates would only need to take their skills tests once and use those
results to apply for several different jobs.