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Make a Powerful First Impression. Your Video Resume allows you to completely control the tone and delivery of your message. By uploading a video resume to your Staff Tube profile you maximize the power of your first impression! |
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Your Video Resume should tell potential employers who you are, and of the intangible qualities and characteristics you possess. It's your opportunity to differentiate yourself from the crowd! |
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Clearly state why employers should hire YOU over other applicants: Prepare your "elevator pitch" before you sit down to record your Video. Know what your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is, and deliver it with confidence. Your USP is a statement which tells potential employers the main reason you are different than the rest. |
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Remember not to give too much information. You want to entice potential employers to interview you. Give them just enough information to tantalize them. For example, you may want to introduce yourself, present your USP and a couple of sentences telling them something relevant about what you can offer the employer. Tell them things that aren’t available in your Staff Tube profile! End with an invitation to learn more about you in person. |
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Keep the Video Resume short and concise: Don't bore the employer. Time goes quickly when you're talking, however, it can drag when you watch the playback. Your Video resume should be a short, inspiring presentation. Call the Employer to action at the end. |
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Keep your video resume short. Keep your message between 30 and 90 seconds. The goal of your video resume is to get potential employers to consider you a qualified candidate and secure an interview. |
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Be prepared. Think about how you want the Employer to feel when he/she watches your Video Resume. Then, write down the points you need to make to accomplish your goal and read them aloud. Do your statements convey the message you believe will inspire an Employer to interview you? If not, keep working at it until you're comfortable with how your "script" sounds. Replace any wording or phrases that are difficult to pronounce or say clearly. |
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A Video Resume can be unique and professional at the same time, so relax, have some fun and show your personality. You want to project your
professionalism and personality with enthusiasm, so smile and deliver your message with confidence. |
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Your Video Resume is your first impression, so prepare and dress like it is an interview. Dress appropriately for your industry. Not everyone needs a suit and tie, but Employers all expect a level of professionalism and that starts with your appearance.
Your video will include some background that is visible in the shot. Make sure it's not something like a cluttered desk, or a dirty or damaged wall. Try standing against a relatively bare wall, or sitting in a neatly organized office. You want Employers to focus on you and your message, not to be distracted by what's behind you. |
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A large percentage of human communication is non-verbal, so be aware of what your body language is telling Employers about you! |
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While it's OK to use your hands to accentuate, watch out for unnecessary movements. Be conscious about spinning your chair back and forth or bobbing your head from side to side. Keep your arms and hands by your side or crossed behind you unless you're using them to drive home an important point. |
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