Video resumes

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The future is happening now before you know it your life will probably be run through a cell phone. Clearly we are living the future everyday, and every advance in technology continually reshapes our culture.

So in terms of job searching, are paper resumes going to last much longer, or will they be completely replaced by online profiles and video resumes as we change with the times?

Think about what a video resume does: it sells you and sells you again, and never stops working on your behalf. You can perfect your message, perfect your brand, and really showcase why you are the best talent available. You no longer need to be a film major to make a video resume. So what are the defining elements of a good video resume that will land you your next job?

Before we get into tips, understand this one basic principal that most people miss when making a video resume, well call it part zero: keep it short! Peoples attention spans are so short such that if you have a 5-minute video resume, plan on no one seeing it. The first thing people do when viewing a video is check the time stamp, so know that peoples investment is dependent on what you are asking them to commit. The ideal time you should be aiming for is 1 minute. Think about the current presidential campaign and all the commercials you see essentially those are their video resumes, and even the President of the United States only gets a few minutes, tops! For you, a video resume is your campaign commercial. Time is money so stop wasting both and get to the point.

Here are the 5 key elements your video resume should have:

1. Introduction

Remember that get to the point aspect? Introduce yourself and state what position you are applying for right away in your introduction.

2. Brief History

Give a very brief example of your past experience and current or last position held.

3. Job Experience

Describe how you excelled or what made you stand out in your current or last role.

4. Job Applying for

Describe why you are perfect for the position, while being brief and to the point. Refer to specific requirements of the job posting that you match.

5. You

What makes you unique or amazing to work with?

On hiredMYway.com you can upload your video resume right to your online profile. This way when you apply for a position and the employer checks out your credentials, the employer can see a custom video message directed right to them.

That is what we call a game changer and what can be the difference in making you stand out from the pile.

John Richardson, founder of Motion Echo Media, creates professional video resumes, and knows how popular they are becoming. With the incredible growth of online video, its only natural that video resumes are an increasingly popular way for companies to identify new hires. It no longer has to be about who you are on paper; through an online video resume, employers can quickly gather an online snapshot of your skills, and you can articulate your back ground in ways that are very difficult to do on a traditional resume.

http://blog.hiredmyway.com/the-5-parts-of-a-great-video-resume/

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