Getting creative: making a video resume
More and more people seem to be looking for employment. The unemployment rate in October 2009 was 9.5% of the labor force in the U.S. (14.3% in Michigan!). Job seekers will do anything to be creative and get the attention of a hiring manager. One creative, but not so new way to grab the attention of a hiring manager is creating a video resume.
There are over 15,000 results when you search “video resume” on YouTube. One of the keys to a solid video resume is substance. Make sure you introduce yourself, talk about your qualifications and show your true character. Most PR pros don’t have a problem showing their true character. Here is a great blog post that provides 10 things that go into a great video resume.
Watch Ray’s (spoof) video resume for an example of what your video resume should not look like:
What are you video resume experiences? Have you successfully landed your video resume in front of a hiring manager?
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3 Responses to “Getting creative: making a video resume”
OK, excellent example of a NOT how you do it, unless you’re applying for a spot at a video store. How about posting an example of what you consider a good one as a contrast? Thanks for the blog post.
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BrianCamen Reply:
December 13th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Examples of a good video resume:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jnCic3RPn0
Another funny video resume:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyA81pq1vS0
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Good stuff Ray. The only problem is people put that kinda stuff out there and its not a spoof.
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