Assignment 2

Video Resume
Module covered: Module 5

Marks allocated: 5
Objectives: Students should demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
This assignment is good preparation for answering the common interview question, Tell Me About
Yourself. Video resume is a way for you to showcase your personality, create a great first
impression, and emphasise your talent and skills.

Steps:

 You will create an approximately 2-minute video resume in which you “sell” your personal
soft skills to a potential employer.
 How do you exhibit each of these skills?
* You will demonstrate critical thinking to plan and complete this task.
* If you search “Video Resume” in Youtube, you will find many examples.
Be sure that:

● You include all employability skills

● You plan before you film

● Your video is AT LEAST 1 minute

● You speak clearly
● Your background and attire are appropriate for interviewing

● You have someone proof your video before you submit it

● You upload/ submit your video on Quiklrn platform on or before 3rd June, 2021 (Before 2
p.m.)
Rubrics for evaluation:

4 pts. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pts.

Completeness Video is 1:30-2 Video is just Video is at least Video is
minutes long. A under 1:30 in :10-seconds shy of under a
completed script length. A rough the 1:30 minute and
was handed in as script was turned requirement. No no script or
well as a resume. in with a script was turned in resume was
Video includes stills completed but a resume was. turned in.
or video of student at resume. Video There are no photos
work or play. includes a still or video of the
 photo or two but student outside the
no video of the interview.
student at work or
play.
Personal Video includes past Video includes Video includes Video lacks
Information work experience, past work some work and hobbies
hobbies/interests experience, experience and or goals or
and student goals as hobbies/interests some interests.
well as GPA, grade and student goals. hobbies/interests.
level, and
awards/recognitions.
Objective Career objective is Less than clear Objective is not Carrer
clear, concise and objective or not grammatically Objective is
grammatically concise. sound. not listed at
sound. all.
Style/ Very attractive and Video and resume Video and resume Video and
Neatness Neat format. Very are neat but lack are complete but resume are
organized and some unorganized and unclear and
presentable. professionalism hard to understand. cluttered. No
Background is or organization. Little attention was attention
uncluttered; student Background is a paid to the was paid to
attire is and bit cluttered and background or the
professional in Student attire is a student attire. background
appearance. bit untidy. or student
attire; they
wore a t-
shirt or
ballcap.
Production Video is well edited Video is well Video is poorly There are no
Value with no flash- edited with only edited with flash- signs of the
frames, jumpcuts or minor errors. frames and video being
extra video. Audio is Audio sometimes jumpcuts. Audio edited; one
clear and consistent. drops or spikes. competes with shot and
Lighting is well Little attention natural sound and done.
done and appropriate was paid to doesn't match
for the subject. lighting the video.
subject. No lights were
used.
Video Resume Tips:
Don’t Recite Your Resume

Use your video to show and tell employers what they can’t discover from a paper resume alone.
Be honest and engaging.

Have A Script

It is important to organize your thoughts, especially before speaking in front of a camera. The
script can either be written out or an outline of the main points.

Practice Makes Perfect

Now that you have your script, practice it until you’re comfortable with a delivery that appears
natural and smooth.

Your Introduction

First impressions are important. Be aware of your attire, body language, and facial expressions. A
smile goes a long way.

Opening line Example: “Hello, my name is ____ and I’m your next digital media specialist.”

Your Selling Points

Focus on two distinct areas; your technical skills and accomplishments and your personal
characteristics that make you stand out. With technical skills, show examples of your
work. With personal characteristics, focus on work ethic, collaborative skills, and your unique
strengths.

Example: “I’ve used Photoshop and Illustrator to create websites for client X,Y,Z. I've created
marketing videos using name your software. I show up early, stay late, have creative ideas, work
well with others and I will bring solutions to the challenges at your company.”

Your Closing

Provide a re-cap of your main selling points. Make sure to repeat your name and thank the
prospective employer for their time.

Example: “Thank you for watching my Profile Video. I’m confident my skills and previous
experience will help me produce even more results for your company. If you’re interested or have
any questions, feel free to connect with me or even invite me to a video interview. I look forward
to hearing from you.”