According to LiveCareeer.com, a leading provider of career services, in today’s competitive job market, many job seekers may try to stand out in a crowded field of qualified candidates by sending out gimmicky or flashy resumes.

Many recruiters, however, told Forbes who researched this topic that job seekers who try to use these resume fads might not be making the impression they had hoped for.

Forbes concluded that basic, well-written resumes work best.

While functional resumes have been touted as being superior to the traditional chronological resume, candidates are advised to use this format sparingly. A functional resume is only a good option for job seekers who do not have a lot of work experience or who have major gaps in employment. Many recruiters said they view a functional resume format with a skeptical eye because the risk is that the applicant may be using a functional, rather than chronological format to mask possible problems.

With advances in technology, many job seekers have begun using video. resumes as a way to introduce themselves to potential employers. Hiring managers told Forbes that while a typo on a resume can show a candidate’s lack of attention to detail, a less-than perfect video resume could sink their potential job prospects even further. Everyone who watches television comes to expect high production values in the videos they view. Unless you have the skills or resources to create a high quality video it may be best to stick to a conventional resume.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3.7 million job openings in the U.S. as of April 2012.

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