Video resumes – the Internet has come
Although a relatively new technique, video resumes are becoming more and more common. There is, of course, a huge difference between a standard resume and a video resume: your potential employers can see you! Instead of someone looking over your paper resume and trying to decide if you are the best choice for the job, they can see you make your personal sales pitch via your video resume.
Obviously, with a video resume, your appearance and mannerisms are very important. Essentially, you must act as if you are in the same room with the person interviewing you. Appearance, body language and eye contact are very important. And you must speak clearly and confidently so you get your message across.
The quality of your video resume is very important. In other words, use a professional rather than trying to record your video in your basement with a camcorder. Just like a sloppy, poorly-prepared resume will make a bad impression, so will a poorly-done video recording. Make sure your video is crisp, quite and clean. Some people forget how important it is to have quite surroundings when recording their video. You don’t want the sound of a dog barking and truck passing by in the background. It’s too distracting. An unlike a live interview, the potential employer can simply click the remote and “turn off” you and your resume.
The background for your video resume should be simple. A clean wall with a picture or two is best unless you want to record an “on-the-job” video with your current workplace as the backdrop. Just as you would look at a sample resume or a resume template to help you with your paper resume, it’s a good idea to look at a number of video resumes before putting yours together.
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