Wednesday 12 May 2021

Video resumé+cover letter

Video resume:

https://biteable.com/blog/video-resume-examples/

https://www.wyzowl.com/how-to-make-a-video-resume/

Tips for Creating a Video Resume

If you're considering creating a video resume as part of your job search, keep these tips in mind:

  • Be professional: Dress as you would for an interview and maintain a professional demeanor. Avoid slang and, of course, cursing. Be cautious when it comes to jokes. What's funny to you may not make others laugh. 
  • Find a good background: Pay attention to the background of shots: make sure it looks tidy and that there are no noises in the background. You'll also want to make sure the lighting is good. A shadow across half of your face can be distracting.  
  • Prepare a script: Don't ad-lib your video. You want to seem natural and off the cuff, but should have a sense of what you want to say and how you want to phrase it. Do not read directly from a script or from your resume, as that leads to a dull video. Think of the video as a pitch for why a particular company should hire you. As such, your main objective should be to express what benefits you'll provide the company, as well as your goals, skills, and accomplishments. 
  • Know your audience: As you plan your script and filming location, consider who will watch the video and calibrate accordingly. For instance, a video prepared for a position at a bank might differ from a video created for a start-up.
  • Show, don't tell: Use visuals to illustrate what you're saying in the video script, ones that showcase your talents and skills. For instance, if you're applying for a job where presentations are a significant part of the role, you can film B-roll of yourself assembling a PowerPoint. If any of your presentations were recorded, use that footage in your video resume.
  • Keep it brief: Videos should be between 30 and 90 seconds. Anything longer than that is unlikely to be watched.
  • Share with friends and family: Getting feedback from others is an important step. Ask a few people to watch your video, and make edits and changes based on their comments. 

Always keep in mind that once your video is on the internet, you no longer have control over who sees it or how it's shared. Take feedback from friends and family seriously. If they think it's a misfire, do not send the video to potential employers. 

Video Resume Don'ts

  • Don't mix your personal life with your professional one. If you have information on your Facebook or Twitter page that you'd prefer employers don't see, don't link your video resume to them.
  • Don't expect your video resume to replace your traditional resume. Not all employers are interested in a video resume, and others are worried about discrimination issues, such as hiring candidates because of how they look and sound rather than their qualifications. However, a well-done video can bolster your candidacy for employment. 

Job interview:

  1. Tell Me About Yourself.
  2. How Did You Hear About This Position?
  3. Why Do You Want to Work at This Company?
  4. Why Do You Want This Job?
  5. Why Should We Hire You?
  6. What Can You Bring to the Company?
  7. What Are Your Greatest Strengths?
  8. What Do You Consider to Be Your Weaknesses?
  9. What Is Your Greatest Professional Achievement?
  10. Tell Me About a Challenge or Conflict You’ve Faced at Work, and How You Dealt With It.
  11. Tell Me About a Time You Demonstrated Leadership Skills.
  12. What’s a Time You Disagreed With a Decision That Was Made at Work?
  13. Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake.
  14. Tell Me About a Time You Failed.
  15. Why Are You Leaving Your Current Job?/Why Were You Fired?
  16. Can You Explain Why You Changed Career Paths?
  17. What Do You Like Least About Your Job?
  18. What Are You Looking for in a New Position?
  19. What Type of Work Environment Do You Prefer?
  20. How Would Your Boss and Coworkers Describe You?
  21. How Do You Deal With Pressure or Stressful Situations?
  22. What Do You Like to Do Outside of Work?
  23. What Are You Passionate About?
  24. What Motivates You?
  25. Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
  26. What’s Your Dream Job?
  27. What Makes You Unique?
  28. What Should I Know That’s Not on Your Resume?
  29. If You Were an Animal, Which One Would You Want to Be?
  30. Sell Me This Pen

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