A video resume is a way for job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper resume. The video resume allows prospective employers to see and hear applicants, and get a feel for how applicants present themselves.
A video resume is a short video created by a candidate for employment and uploaded to the Internet for prospective employers to review. The video resume describes the individual's skills and experience and is is typically used to supplement a paper resume.
A video resume can be created by a professional or you can create your own. Some job search and networking sites (like Jobster and MyWorkster) provide a means for users to incorporate video resumes into their profiles. Jobster video resumes are hosted by YouTube.
How a Video Resume Can Help
It's important to keep in mind that a video resume isn't going to get you a job. However, it can assist you in marketing yourself to prospective employers - if you do it right. if you Done poorly, it can affect you, if you do it at it's best, hinder your chances of getting an interview. At worst, it can knock you out of contention and embarrass you. That's what happened to one student who sent a video showing himself lifting weights, serving tennis balls, and ballroom dancing. It made the rounds on the Internet and didn't impress, to say the least, any prospective employers.
Before you start working on your video resume, review
Take a look at other resume videos and learn from them, considering both what works, and what doesn't.
How to Create a Video Resume
If you need help getting started on creating a resume, About.com's Guide to Desktop Video has advice on shooting video for the web and directions on how to get started on YouTube.
Tips to Help You Prepare a Professional Video Resume:
- Dress professionally in business attire, just as if you were going to an in-person interview.
- Keep your video resume short: one - three minutes.
- Look at the camera not at the desk or table below you.
- Don't speak too fast.
- Make sure there isn't any background noise and that the wall behind you isn't too busy.
- Practice what you're going to say ahead of time.
- Start by mentioning your name (first and last).
- Focus on your professional endeavors, not your personal ones.
- Discuss why you would be a good employee and what you can do for the company that hires you.
- Thank the viewer for considering you for employment.
after you done your video resume submit it to all jobwebsites you wish to apply .
What do you do with your video once you've created it? Some career networking sites, like CareerBuilder, Jobster, and MyWorkster, have a section of your profile where you can include video. Or, you can upload your video to your own web site and link to it from there.
Promote Your Video Resume
- Include a link to your video resume in your paper/online resume.
- Include your video resume or a link to it in your professional profiles on career networking sites like MyWorkster, Jobster or LinkedIn.
- Send the link to your networking contacts.
thats it ...you've done a job well done
good luck to your new employer
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