WHAT IS VIDEO RESUME?
A video resume is a short video clip created or recorded by an individual for employment. The main aim of this video resume is to describe the individual’s skills and qualifications. If this is done in a proper and appropriate way- it can increase one’s chances of getting into an interview.
Hence , beneath are few important steps and tips to be kept in mind while creating a video resume.
Some Tips :-
Here we are giving Top 5 Tips for Creating Impressive Video Resumes.
1. Appropriate
Create a video resume which is appropriate and in a proper format. Presentation is very essential. It should be relevant and justifying to the job you want to do.
2. Don’t Just Read Out
Just reading aloud and with greater emphasis the contents of your CV or introduction is a waste of time and energy. This video should contain only most important contents which should suffix the reason for why the employer should choose you. Be innovative and creative.Tell them why you would be the right person to hire and what you can do for them
3. Short
Video resume should be as precise as it can be. One minute or maximum two minutes video is preferable and wanted. No one has the time to go through your 5 to 10 minutes or more long videos.
4. Be Creative
Go the whole hog and make it spectacular. Be creative , innovative and fast in conveying your proper message because that’s the need of the hour.
How to Promote Your Video Resume
1. Mention the link of your video resume in your paper or online resume.
2. Update that link to your video resume on career social networking site like MyWorkster, Jobster or LinkedIn.
3.Send the link to your networking contacts.
- How to Dress for a Professional Interview
Men’s Interview Wear
1.Suit (solid color – navy or dark grey)
2.Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
3.Belt
4.Tie.
5.Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
6.Little or no jewelry
7.Neat, professional hairstyle
8.Limit the aftershave
9.Neatly trimmed nails
10.Portfolio or briefcase.
Women’s Interview wear
1.Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
2.The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
3.Coordinated blouse
4.Conservative shoes
5.Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
6.No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry
7.Professional hairstyle
8.Neutral pantyhose
9.Light make-up and perfume
10.Neatly manicured clean nails
11.Portfolio or briefcase.
Ankit Sharma is the creator of UPTU Khabar, which was founded long back in 2011. He has recently co-founded a new venture called Editsoft Digital and UPTU Khabar has been moved under the banner of Editsoft Digital.
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