In today’s highly competitive and digitally focused job market, a video resume can help you stand out.
But video resume is not suited for everyone and not many employees ask for it. Is a video resume right for me? You need to decide if a video resume can help your specific job application. And this depends on the job you are applying to.
With Video CV you will:
- Demonstrate your communication skills
- Demonstrate creativity and mastery of new technologies
- Spread it more quickly through social networks
- Stand out from other candidates
- Have a nice complement to your traditional CV
Here some tips for a good video CV
- Draft a script – containing the key points. Use examples to show you´ve got the skills
- Think about your audience – Who is going to watch the video? What problems do they have? How could I help them? Show the viewer your added value to them.
- Keep it short – people are busy and they will go through it quickly. Stick to one minute.
- Highlight your strengths – tell them what do you excel in. Don´t be shy.
- Slow down – don´t talk fast. Slow down. Repeat until you feel comfortable.
- Be your self
- Don´t read it!
- Don´t film your CV in pyjama. Dress appropriately.
- Be honest about your skills, competences and achievements.
You don´t need to pay for video editing software. There is Microsoft Movie Maker on windows, Apple I-movie on Macs or other free software such as:
VideoScribeEducreations
Wideo
Powtoon