How to Create a Video Resume

Employers are now starting to use more online services to seek employees for opportunities in their company

A video resume is a short video created by a candidate for employment and uploaded to the Internet for prospective employers to review. The video resume describes the individual's skills and experience and is is typically used to supplement a paper resume.

A video resume can be created by a professional or you can create your own. Some job search and networking sites (like LocalHelpWanted and MyWorkster) provide a means for users to incorporate video resumes into their profiles.

In a video Resume you will want to sell yourself to make yourself attractive to the employer.

Don't put false statement in the resume, be honest and this will build trust, with the company.

You may also use your video to showcase your work on sites like Localhelpwanted dot net. For example, if you paint houses for a living then show pictures or videos of the houses you have painted. If you are a graphics designer then show short videos of your graphics work. If you are a salesperson, show pictures of your sales awards. Employers hire you for the work you will do, so why not show them your accomplishments.

Tips to Create a Professional Video Resume:

Dress appropriately for the position you are applying for.
Keep the video short: one - three minutes.
Look at the camera . Practice in a mirror and memorize your resume.
Speak slow and normal and to the point.
Make sure the area behind you is free of clutter and that you are alone with no background noise
Start by stating your name (first and last).
Focus on your professional achievements and goals.
Sell your self in a professional manner as a good employee to the company and what you can offer the company in return.
List attributes of accomplishments. ( That pertain to the job applying for)
Never talk about personal goals with company goals.
Thank the viewer for considering you for employment.
Reference should only be giving out when asked for by the prospective employer.

Places to Upload Your Video Resume

Now that you have created you video resume what to do with the video resume and where to upload it . Career networking sites, like Localhelpwantedot net , have a section of your profile where you can include video. Or, you can upload your video to You Tube and link to it from there.

How to Promote Your Video Resume

Before you promote your resume online, ask friends or family to review it. They are more likely to pick up a glitch than you are. If it's not perfect, start over. Once your video resume is complete, there are several ways to promote it online.

Include a link to your video resume in your paper/online resume.
Include your video resume or a link to it in your professional profiles on Localhelpwanted com.

Send the link to your networking contacts.

Video Resume Don'ts

Don't mix your personal life with your professional one. If you have information on your MySpace or Facebook page that you'd prefer employers don't see, don't link your video resume.

Don't expect your video resume to replace your traditional resume. Not all employers are interested and others are worried about discrimination issues i.e. hiring candidates because of how they look and sound rather than your qualifications.

However, a well done video can bolster your candidacy for employment.