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LOUIS (PRNewswire), August 3, 2008 - In an increasingly competitive job market, applicants are looking for new ways to stand out from the crowd, but a recent survey suggests submitting a video resume may not be the answer. Just one in four (24 percent) senior executives interviewed said their companies accept video resumes from candidates. The survey, developed by Robert Half International, was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on interviews with 150 senior executives from the nation's 1,000 largest companies. Although video resumes have become more common, many employers are reluctant to accept them for fear of bias claims from applicants. "Before submitting a video resume, job candidates should check with the hiring manager to ensure the company does not have a policy against their use in evaluating candidates," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International and author of Job Hunting For Dummies(R), 2nd Edition (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). While individuals do need to distinguish themselves during the job search, Messmer points out that just getting the basics right can give someone an edge. "Writing error-free resumes targeted to each job opening, crafting customized cover letters that succinctly explain why you are the right person for the position and maximizing every opportunity to network with others in your field can often be the most effective strategies for getting hired." Workers Still Confident in the Future of their Current Employer ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire), August 3, 2008 - Contrary to the June report, a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, showed that both personal confidence indicators were on the decline, the July data demonstrates a positive upswing, as worker confidence in the future of their employers increased three percentage points and 49 percent remain confident in their ability to find a new job. At the same time, optimism in the economy waned in July, as the percentage of workers confident in the strength of the economy and the job market both declined by two percentage points. However, 76 percent of workers believe it is unlikely they will lose their current job, showing no change from June and 33 percent of workers are likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months. "Given the current state of the economy, we are encouraged by the high number of workers feeling secure in their jobs and the rise in the percentage of workers who are confident in the future of their employers," said Roy Krause, president and CEO of Spherion Corporation. This level of confidence is not unlike what we have seen in previous downturns and is indicative of how workers feel about their own abilities and their personal situations despite the instability of the economic environment around them." Krause continued, "As I speak to our clients across the country, I continue to hear questions about worker confidence and their actual likelihood to leave their jobs in this environment. The simple answer is that workers are listening to offers and even small adjustments in pay, benefits and commute times may entice them enough to make a move." Regardless of the economic situation, employers must still plan for turnover and should consider how their employer brand may be impacted by any organizational changes or changes in strategy. The moves they make now will have a major impact on their ability to attract, retain and develop top talent when the economy turns around. 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