4 Tips to Create a Video Resume

4 Tips to Create a Video Resume4 Tips to Create a Video ResumeTelecommuting jobs rely on technology like instant messaging, screen sharing, and video conferencing to keep teams communicating well. If youre looking for a telecommuting job, one of the ways to show employers that youre ready to handle all modes of virtual communication is by creating a video resume.To be sure, there are ways to make very good video resumes, and very bad video resumes. Eugene Lim has experience with both, and in a recent article, Secrets to a Stellar Video Resume, she outlines her lessons learned through trial, error, and research.Says Lim, When I was a college freshman, I made a video resume that I thought was creative. In hindsight, it was awful. There are many things I could say about it (I mean, I was wearing pigtails), but the worst part was that I robbed the employer of five minutes of his workday with aimless rambling. I didnt communicate anything that platzset me apart, which defeated the purpose of making a video in the first place.Were glad shes gone through the trial and error process so that we dont have to Here are Lims tips for why and how to create an excellent video resume.1. Show employers a different side of you.A video resume is leid a replacement of your paper resume or a dramatic reading of it. Dont waste a recruiters time by duplicating content. Instead, show something different. For instance, since actions speak louder than words, show yourself working on your latest achievement. Walk them through a past project with screenshot visuals, or show quick snapshots of you volunteering in a job-related field.2. Tailor your video resume to your specific audience. Employers are ultimately concerned with whether youd be a good fit for the role they need to fill. Just as you would tailor your paper resume for different kinds of industries or roles, make sure your video resume aligns with the employer and the specific job. Cultural alignment is important, too. As a refe rence point, if they have a recruiting video, try to match the tone they set.3. Dont beat around the bush pitch yourself.Focus on a handful of key takeaways, and say just enough to convince the employer to pursue you further because they like what they see. Be sure to have a strong closing statement. Summarize your takeaways succinctly and make a compelling argument for why the employer should talk to you further.4. Know when to use a video resume, and when NOT to.When should you NOT use a video resume?If youre not qualified for the job, not even a video resume will change thatIf youre not comfortable on camera,If the job youre applying for isnt a people-centric roleIf it doesnt add to your applicationAnd to make sure were using the latest technology to talk to you about the latest technology, heres a great video that details how to create a video resume, from Vault.comSaveSave