Should You Create An Online Video Resume?

Creating a video has never been easier. Most new computers come with an integrated video camera and easy to use software to create videos. Hence, creating a video resume is no longer something that requires a tremendous technical effort or financial burden.

However, the jury is still out as to whether or not this is something that can help in a positive way. I suspect through all my research and experience with the Internet that the trend will lean more positive as time progresses.

However, when creating an online video resume, I think the general consensus that there indeed is agreement on is that the video resume should follow a set of basic guidelines. For example, make sure the quality of the video is easy to view, and the audio is clear to understand. Keep the video short and too the point and remember that the objective is to give a potential hiring resource a quick snapshot of who you are and what your primary qualities are. Focus on what could make you stick out from the other job candidates only. Keep the "fluff" out of the video. And keep the video less than one minute in length.

It is important to understand however, that the use of a video resume is not intended to negate the need of a written resume. In fact, a written resume is still very much an integral component of job placement. The point is that using a video resume may be an added supplement to your resume and not a replacement of.

So how do you get the video in front of the right people?
That too has never been easier. If you are one of the few who still don't have a free to setup YouTube.com account, that would be the first step. Uploading your video, by following the very easy to understand set of instructions would be the next step. And the last, and most important step, would be to use the right keywords and title of your uploaded video. For example, if you are someone with a strong accounting background you will want to mention your narrowed down skill set associated with accounting. An example of a best used title for the video on YouTube.com might be, "Experienced Cost Accountant Resume" and keywords might be, "accountant, accounting, cost accounting, resume".

Greg Angelillo
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