The impact of modernisation on employees and employers...

This is the final article in a series of 5. In the last few weeks we’ve looked at photographs on CV’s, personal professional websites, on-line CV’s and professional networking. This week, a conclusion of sorts.

What does all this mean for potential employees and potential employers?

It is likely that the traditional CV driven recruitment process that we are most used to in the UK is starting to develop for the first time.

Where photographs and videos have failed to make an impact and appeared ever so “look at me” to the British; the slightly removed and professionally acceptable on-line approach has far more chance of success. It sits more comfortably with our more reserved psyche and allows candidates to state their credentials without having to overtly sell themselves.

OK, this is obviously a generalization, and there are plenty of Brits who can sell themselves effectively, but the use of websites, on-line CV’s and social networking is increasing. They are unlikely to replace the traditional CV for some time, but will be used to form a more complete picture of potential candidates- especially as the on-line Generation Y become the hiring managers.

Perhaps we feel more comfortable when hiding behind technology, perhaps the environment appears more appropriate and professional. Either way, if your upper lip is too stiff, technology won’t solve the problem for you. If it works, your problems have only just begun, because CV’s only have one real purpose- to get you an interview.

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