Public profiles on social networking sites could become replacements for the traditional CV despite just six percent using them for job hunting.  Our sister site, Milkround.com recently revealed just six percent of online social networkers use their profile to hunt for work as an overwhelming majority of 91 percent simply communicates with their friends.

However, social networking website, Badoo.com has revealed a guide to creating a “3D-CV” to help candidates give their job hunt an online edge.

The company has partnered with Margot Katz, a top international career coach, to produce an online template that will favourably grab an employer’s attention. With one in five recruiters admitting to checking the social network profiles of candidates, a 3D-CV help you find the perfect graduate job.

Margot Katz said: “Social network profiles are an integral component of society. Without having a positive social network presence candidates will soon find themselves losing out in the job market. Those already ahead of the game are latching onto the trend of creating their own ‘brand’ using social networking.”

Badoo.com’s 3D-CV guide goes beyond the standard advice of removing naked or drunken photos from people’s profile pages and explains how to translate experiences, skills and successes into employer appealing video or photo entries. For people working in advertising, fashion, photography, art, marketing, entertainment, design or online industries the 3D-CV is already a major asset in presenting past work and showcasing their talent.

Top tips include using a profile to be an extension of a personal brand as employers judge on appearance, language and opinions when they meet candidates in person so make the same judgement about a social network profile.

Lucy George of Badoo.com said: “Relying on a standard CV can be a real gamble for recruiters. A flat page of A4 provides no indication of personality and due to the rigid format often provides a limited guide to a person’s abilities. This is especially true within the creative industries.  People with real creative flair and talent may miss out on a first round interview as a traditional CV is so often judged purely by academic success. An online 3D-CV enables candidates to showcase their talents and skills in a more creative and relevant way.”

The guide to producing a 3D-CV is available online at www.badooers.badoo.com