To Do
- Dress professional: treat this video resume like you would a first job interview.
- Introduce yourself: let the employer know who you are.
- Be concise: rule of thumb: keep your video between 1-3 minutes long. Time flies by when you are taping it, but not when an employer is watching.
- Make eye contact & be enthusiastic: show off your personality & let employer see how excited you are not in just words, but your tone & body language.
- Focus on results: tell employers what quantifiable results you've delivered for other companies & what you can do for them.
- Be thankful: don't forget to end your video by thanking the employer for their time.
- Practice runs: get used to talking in front of the camera. Try writing down your thoughts and practicing it in front of a mirror to get a feel for your facial expressions.
Not To Do
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Dress in casual clothes: this is your first impression - make it a good one.
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Just start right in: take a moment to establish who you are & why they should continue to watch.
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Tell your life story: keep the information relevant to the job & industry you are applying for.
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Read from a script: no one wants to watch you read from a script behind the camera.
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Just read your resume: employers want to know more about than what is on your resume - here's your chance.
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Go overboard: if you are running long on time, take a 2nd look to see what you can leave out. Don't just cut it off without saying a quick summary or thanks.
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Forget to review: take a look at what you've taped to make sure its good on time, sounds and background. We want to see & hear you clearly!
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