The Telegraph on Friday had an article on how CVs are growing in length - no longer a one or two page summary they are becoming more akin to a thesis. I understand why this is happening we want to stand out from the rest and I’ve previously written about video CVs.

Bryony Gordon mentions the video CV from Aleksey Vayner which he sent to a bank he wanted to work for. It was called ”Impossible is Nothing" and the seven-minute video featured the Yale student talking about his success and talent. Apparently he could also be seen bench-pressing, karate- chopping bricks, downhill skiing and completing 140-mph tennis serves. Alas I couldn’t find it on You Tube.

 However, there are a number of other video CVs such as this woman who seeks a job in film production and this which may be a good reflection of her personality but in the short clip I saw I don’t see it helpful for a job application.

There are many other videos I could click on but I’m going to resist, or i’ll be too distracted.

You can read more on my comments on CVs here.