| |
|
| Upload Instructions |
|
|
- Go to the Video Resume upload form by clicking on any "Submit Your Video Resume" link on your Member Home Page or Member Profile page.
- You will need to fill out all the required fields with a red asterisk next to them (career objective, resume, video title and upload file). Also be sure to check off the box that says you agree to Resume Tubes terms and conditions.
- When you get to the bottom of the page you can upload the file by clicking "browse" to find where you have saved it on your computer.
- Once your file name is in the box that says "Upload Video" click the button that says "Upload Video Resume".
- You will see that your video is uploading by watching the neon green progress bar that is displayed at the bottom right of your screen once you start uploading your video.
- When your video finishes uploading, a message will appear in red, at the middle of the page, that says your file was uploaded.
- Questions? Contact us at video@resumetube.com.
|
| |
Tips For Creating a Video Resume
|
|
- Your video resume should be between 45 and 60 seconds.
- You can either look straight into the camera or have someone interview you. This other person should be off-camera. Make sure the sound is good-quality for both you and the questioner. If you have a webcam, mount it in the top center of your computer monitor.
- Try to sounds as conversational and natural as possible.
- Speak clearly and slowly.
- Smile.
- Make sure you do not rock or make distracting expressions.
- Highlight your skills and experience that correspond with your resume headers (ie, education, experience/background in the field, computer knowledge, languages).
- It's best to tailor your video resume to the specific job you are applying for. At the very least, you should tailor resumes to specific industries.
- Film a few runs of your video resume and watch them all back to pick the one you think is best. Get someone else to watch with you if possible.
- Wear a suit. Dress and groom yourself as if you were going to an interview.
- Do not look at notes during the taping of the video resume.
|
| |
|
- For the best and most professional look it's a good idea to tape yourself in a room with a lot of natural light and a simple color on the wall behind you. If the room is very sunny, make sure there are no shadows across your face.
- Do not tape yourself in a room with a lot of distracting artwork or posters in the background.
- Be sure there is no background noise. Also check to make sure the video is clear and audible.
- If you use a video camera, we suggest having a friend or family member sit in the chair you will be using in order to make sure you will be centered on the screen.
- Think news anchor: the camera should be focused on your head, shoulders and upper torso.
|
| |
Suggested Video Resume Format
|
- State your first and last name. ("Hello, my name is Jane Smith.")
- State your educational background, including university and major. If you graduated with honors or a high GPA, you should say so.
("I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 cum laude, with a political science major." )
- If you are applying for a specific position, state why you are interested in the position and the company in particular.
- If you are not applying for a specific position (e.g., you are doing a video resume for a position in sales), simply state that you are looking for a position at your desired experienced level in the industry. ("I am looking for an entry-level position as an account executive." If you are applying for jobs in different industries, for example, in marketing and in PR, you should tape two separate video resumes.
- Now discuss your top three qualifications for the position. If you are not applying for a specific position, state your qualifications for a position in your career path. Your qualifications should correspond to items from your written resume. Make sure to give dates, the names of your previous employers and any specific accomplishments. You can discuss more than three, but pay attention to time.
- If you have any other special abilities that relate to your job (advanced computer programs, language, honors, membership in professional organizations) state them.
- Thank the watcher for their time and reiterate your interest in the position.
- You may choose to briefly state your phone number and email/web site, but be cautious about doing so if the resume will appear on a public site.
|
| |
Top 5 Do's and Dont's of Making a Video Resume
|
| |
Do: Write a script. If you can recite what you want to say from memory, that is great, but it is not necessary. Writing out what you want to say on paper, placing those pages just below the camera, and then reading the pages will work very well. We have found that reading your script just twice, and then getting in front of the camera, results in a very smooth, professional video resume. We provide free, sample script outlines after you have opened your account. Remember, you will be in front of a camera, SMILE!
Don't: "Wing it." If you think that you can just start the camera rolling without any preparation, you are either extraordinarily talented, or wrong. Almost everybody looks and sounds better when they have written down what they want to say and practiced it a few times before getting in front of the camera.
|
| |
Do: Keep your video short and concise. We strongly suggest that you keep your video under two minutes. Prospective employers don't have a lot of time, and will not watch a long video. You don't need to list every accomplishment on your video resume - that is in your written resume. Your video resume is a chance for you to show that you are a professional candidate with good verbal communication skills.
Don't: Drone on and on.
|
| |
Do: Highlight one or two significant accomplishments from your education and/or work background, and why you are looking for a job. After you have opened your account, we provide a range of sample video resumes and script outlines for you to review before you sit down to write your script. As you will see in our sample videos, there is room to note that you "hit .400 on the company softball team," so long as the personal comments are short and do not offend.
Don't: Tell personal stories, jokes, or stray in any way from the purpose of the video resume - which is to explain why a prospective employer should give you a job. Remember that companies want articulate, professional employees, not class clowns. Even if you have a voice like Frank Sinatra, whatever you do, don't sing (unless you're looking for a singing job). |
| |
|
Do: Dress to impress. What would you wear if you had an in-person job interview? That's what you should wear when shooting your video resume.
Don't: Dress like you just got out of bed or are going to the beach. No t-shirts, sweatshirts, funky hats, dark sunglasses, swimsuits, or revealing clothing. If you are thinking that funky, revealing or unusual attire will make an impression in your video resume, you're correct, but it's not the impression you want to project. Let what you say and how you say it differentiate you, not what you wear.
Do: Think about what else is in the frame. Pick a quiet, simple place to shoot your video - in front of a simply painted wall or a curtain is best. Be careful that your clothes are not the same color as your background (this will make your head appear to be "floating").
Don't: Shoot your video outside, sitting at a messy desk, or have the TV playing in the background. You want the sole focus to be on you, not what is around you. Also, do not add a "soundtrack
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
|
|
|
|
