So, imagine that it’s the day of your job interview (dun dun dun). You’re anxious, excited… possibly even sweating! You’ve done all that you can to prepare, including having sent your resume and cover letter to your future (wink) employer ahead of time – and most likely they’ve already reviewed it thoroughly, because that’s why you’ve even made it this far. But you’re thinking, “I’m so nervous! If only there was a way besides the dreaded first interview that I could represent myself? – A more relaxed environment, where I could still display my professional skills, all rolled up in to one.”
Enter the idea of a Video Resume. Although 2008 is not the official birth of this debated innovation (having been available through some websites for over a year now), it is certainly getting more attention lately, as once again Generation Y has entered the work scene with a bang. Gen Y’ers not only seem to have new technology running through their blood, but the desire for potential employers to offer, as well as accept every tech-savvy advancement available on the market.
FutureResume.com markets themselves as “the future of first impressions.” I’m not convinced though, that this is the ideal way to put your best foot forward. Take this video resume for example. Sure, at first I started to view it with an open mind… but as soon as the “show and tell” session began, and six minutes later ended with a short dance (with music), I had to assume that this was NOT the best way to approach potential employers (not to mention the fact that it has been posted on YouTube).
John Zappe’s article reviews FutureResume’s website launch, and their hard sell on video resumes, saying:
“FutureResume will accept do-it-yourself candidate and employer videos, or jobseekers in the Los Angeles area can come in to the FutureResume office to have a video shot there for $100. Employers can have FutureResume make a video for them for $500, plus monthly posting charges.”
Perhaps a better money-making tool than self-marketing tool? You decide…
Just keep this in mind… if you do decide that creating your own video resume is the path that you want to explore when applying for your next job, check out these tips on Video Resume Etiquette.
For more tips and tools on how to create a more traditional resume, click here!
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So, imagine that it’s the day of your job interview (dun dun dun). You’re anxious, excited… possibly even sweating! You’ve done all that you can to prepare, including having sent your resume and cover letter to your future (wink) employer ahead of time – and most likely they’ve already reviewed it thoroughly, because that’s why you’ve even made it this far. But you’re thinking, “I’m so nervous! If only there was a way besides the dreaded first interview that I could represent myself? – A more relaxed environment, where I could still display my professional skills, all rolled up in to one.”
1 comments:
There were some good points however it seems as if it's an all or nothing proposition. Realistically, I don't think that, that is the case. It's about applying the right tool or set of tools to the right situation. A video resume by itself -I agree- is a horrible idea. A video resume in conjunction with a traditional resume, followed up with a DVD of collateral is overall a stronger strategy and better tactic.
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