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What is a Video Resume

 A video resume is a tool that you can use to help you get your dream
job. It’s more than just transforming your paper resume into a video
format. It’s a way for you to showcase your personality, create a great
first impression, and emphasise your talent and skills.
 Just like a paper resume, you need to cover the essentials:
 Education
 Experience
 Interests

And, above all, make sure you answer one simple question: Why should
the employer hire you?
If you’re a little uncomfortable in front of a
camera, no problem! Not all video resumes need to
show a candidate talking directly to a camera.
Other styles include:
Animation: https://youtu.be/1Eg1_1IBisA
Whiteboard video: https://
youtu.be/OdR1H1BiB-M
Stop-motion :
https://youtu.be/lskgM0CxYUo
Why create a video resume?

Visuals are processed 60,000x faster than text, a video resume

will get your message across straight away and could pick the
interest of a recruiter who has been filtering through paper
resumes all day.
A video resume is likely to leave a lasting impression. According
to a Wyzowl infographic about the power of visual
communication, people remember 10% of what they hear, 20% of
what they read, and 80% of what they see and do. So, by
watching your resume instead of reading it, recruiters are more
likely to remember you when the time comes to hire a candidate.
If you’re in a creative industry, particularly one that revolves
around Marketing, then there’s even more reason for you to
create a video resume.
Software for Making Perfect videos

1. Blender
2. Openshot
3. Lightworks
4. Shotcut
5. i-movie (for mac)
6. Hitfilm express 
7. Videopad8. Filmora
9. Splice by GoPro
10. Movavi
11. VSDC

For phone
1. Inshot (works best)
2. Quik by GoPro (automated compiler with transitions, simple and easy)
3. Viva video (widely used)
4. Power director (good but slightly complicated)
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1. Write a script

To ensure your video includes everything that you need to
cover, write a script out first. This will give you time to perfect
what you want to say and phrase everything in the best way.
If you’re going to be on camera then it’s also best to memorise
the script. You don’t want to be reading from it while filming as
this could come across as unprofessional and detract from how
you want to portray yourself to potential employers.
2. Make it relevant

Just like a paper resume, your video

resume should be specific to the role you
are applying for. A generic video is
unlikely to impress potential employers,
but personalisation will show them how
much the role means to you and will
make for a more memorable application!
3. Keep it short

Recruiters are busy people. They have

a lot of resumes to get through and they
want to be able to do it as quick as possible.
If you send in a feature-length biopic about
your life so far, it’s safe to say that they aren’t
going to watch it in its entirety.
According to a study by Wistia, the ideal
video length for maximum viewer
engagement is 1-2 minutes, with 90 seconds
being the sweet spot.
4. Get creative

Unfortunately, a video alone is not going to make

you stand out. Tons of people are making video
resumes now, so you need to make yours worth
watching.
Think outside the box and get creative when it
comes to filming your video. We’re going to take a
look at 3 awesome video resumes a little further
down so be sure to watch those to gain some
inspiration!
 5.Make itprofessional

This might seem like stating the obvious, but your

video should be of a professional quality. Thankfully,
most smartphones these days are capable of filming in
HD. It’s fine to shoot it (or animate it) yourself, but
make sure that the lighting, framing and editing are
akin to that of a video made by a professional.
Also, make sure that your voice can be heard clearly–
whether you’re speaking directly to the camera or
recording a voiceover.
 6. Collect feedback
Before sending your video resume out to
employers, ask your family and friends to
critique it. It’s always better to get feedback
from others because they may spot a mistake
that you missed, or they might even suggest
a fantastic idea that didn’t occur to you.
Before starting to record
Points to remember while shooting
Use natural light as much possible…From Sunrise to
before Sunset.

Fix camera at one place, to avoid a shaky video

Framing should be such, that your main subject

should take most space than the background

Better the resolution, Better the quality

Clear Audio plays the key role
Record Audio with complete silence.

Stay close to camera, but not as much that it only

shows too much close-up of your face

Background noise and color should not be distracting

or at the same time over-powering

Avoid a big empty room, to avoid ECHO

The space above your head is called
Headroom
Distance from camera
How to hold your camera….

Choose one mode throughout

Cannot mix the two

Landscape vs. Portrait
Assemble the best shots together

Choose the software or App that you are comfortable

with

Check out all the possibilities and make use of best

available options

Can or cannot use music

Make use of original natural sound/ambience

Best Video Resume’s
https://youtu.be/XcTFRd9wT9k

https://youtu.be/c_PZTAW5piQ
Happy Video CV Making!!