When you are searching for a new job, it’s easy to get caught up in the all the details of your previous positions, relevant skills and qualifications, your strengths as an employee or a manager and much more. But let’s take a step back and recognize the emotional toll that this process takes on people of all ages. Simply put, the future can bring bouts of anxiety, worry, confusion, and uncertainty. Proving to yourself that you’re ready to take on the world is one thing but introducing yourself as a professional to the world is another. You don’t have to be in your final form to create a name for yourself and cnect is a platform to help you along the way.    

Building a cnect profile is the ideal way to promote your professional growth. Some of us are prone to downplay success out of fear that it’s not good enough to show off. But with cnect, it is easy to keep track of your accomplishments, no matter how small. You instantly get a cover letter and portfolio – a 2-for 1 special!     

Cnect: A Platform for All 

Cnect was built with all types of people and careers in mind. When we say anyone can build a profile, we mean it. You may be looking for your first job, already comfortable in your career, considering switching industries, or returning to work after a pause. No matter what your professional status, cnect allows you to passively apply for jobs and tell your story by way of a First Impression Video. (Hot tip: Sometimes dream opportunities come when we are not looking at all!)   

Putting a Face to a Name 

There has been a lot of debate about whether to place a professional photo of yourself on your resume as some believe it can negatively impact your job applications. At cnect, we believe the complete opposite. Your face is as important to your brand as a logo is to a business! If a picture is worth a thousand words, having a First Impression Video with cnect is priceless. Employers can connect a face, voice and personality to a list of accomplishments and skills. First Impression Videos also create a natural human connection as employers look to engage with an applicant. This simply cannot be done with a traditional resume and a traditional hiring process, no matter how long you look at it. The average time hiring managers take to skim resumes is about 6 seconds. Recording a First Impression Video puts you at an advantage by giving you the power to occupy up to 10x as much of their time! Your presence and voice will always be greater than words typed on a document.   

The Elephant in the Room: Equal Opportunity     

Showcasing who you are with a cnect profile can help influence diversity and create a level playing field in several ways.  

• FINANCIAL: About 90% of people have access to a smartphone or a computer to record a First Impression Video. For those who believe resumes are still relevant and important, they also believe that they need to be professionally written and not all people have the means to afford a fancy resume writer. 
  
  
• APPEARANCE: What about other discriminatory practices tied to how you look? Diversity is at the forefront with cnect. We understand hiring bias and ensure we do not promote racist or discriminatory behavior. Don’t forget that you are scoping out a company just the way they are evaluating you, and any working union needs to be an excellent fit for both parties.  
  
  
• DIVERSITY: Video or not, biases can be found within algorithms on all hiring platforms. Unfortunately, you don't have to be seen in-person or through video to be counted out automatically. Cnect is for people, both employers and talent alike, who are looking for a healthy, successful professional connection no matter age, race, ethnicity, or lifestyle! We believe everyone has something to offer, and the best managers know that having a diverse team is essential.  
  
  
• PRIVACY: One of the most intriguing elements of our platform is that it's private. No one can see your profile unless you send it to them directly with your designated link or if you use the profile to apply for a job. With cnect, you are unsearchable and maintain full control of access to your information. 
  

 Tell your story    

Our founder, Michael Nadeau, emphasizes the importance of the storytelling aspect of cnect. Think about the number of quality candidates, with perfect qualifications, who produce unimpressive resumes. Those people simply get overlooked, even though they could be the perfect fit. So many companies miss out on talented individuals because they have no time to unearth top-tier talent. A traditional resume doesn't allow us to show and tell the way an introductory video does.  

Be memorable, make a lasting impression, and never write a resume again. Build your cnect profile today.