It’s nothing entirely new, definitely nothing surprising: more and more applications are handled over the internet, and increasingly applications for jobs and the like become more innovative and individual. Whether this is a good thing or not lies in the hands of the potential employer and varies from sector to sector and firm to firm.
Having information readily available, however, does never harm. With a click, or two, one can see certificates, references, a detailed CV, possibly an introduction video by the applicant. Whether it’s necessary? I dont’ know. But: it definitely does not harm.
Not surprisingly now: I have created exactly that for myself. It’s a personal portal or profile with materials such as a slightly more detailed curriculum vitae, references and certificates, contact details – and room for expansion.
I am willing to provide a link to any interested party. I do not, however, share the link on my public blog/websites for obvious reasons. While I’m planning to include the link in any future applications I’ll be just as happy if I receive an e-mail with a request to my profile-website. Please feel free to do so. My e-mail is mail[AT]denniskeller.net .
Yes, give me the link! =D