Are you an ex-offender struggling to find a job? If so, you may
want to try an advanced job search strategy provided that you are
creative and have good computer skills. This strategy involves creating a
different type of resume that will enhance your traditional resume. The
type of resume that I am hinting at is actually a video resume.
A video resume allows you to share your work experience and academic accomplishments in video format. It also allows an employer to get a feel for you as if you were face-to-face in an actual interview versus only having the ability to read your physical cover letter and resume.
This type of resume is very different from your paper resume. It can actually be a doubled edge sword in that it has the ability help you or hurt you as a job applicant. The end result depends upon the perception of the hiring manager who is viewing it. Now on a more positive note, the great thing about them is that they provide you with the opportunity to add value, to tell a story about yourself, and to highlight your skills or anything else that you're proud of.
Ideally, you should view your video resume as a supplement to your traditional resume-not something to use in place of it. If used properly, it can be a powerful tool for introducing you to a potential employer. Another benefit includes being able to distribute it in e-mails, social network pages, and various other advertising platforms. You should think about your video resume as a 1 minute video "commercial" about you and why you would make an excellent employee. That being said, the video resume is the new way employers look at, screen and hire applicants.
Creating a video resume does not have to be a difficult or time-consuming project if you plan ahead? Be sure to tailor it to the industry in which you are seeking a job. Also, before you begin recording, you should have your 60 second script well-planned and written in advance. Once you have that taken care of, then it's time record the video.
Be professional throughout the recording and approach the video resume as if it were an in-person interview. Think of it as your personal story. The best part about a video resume is that it can be used on external media, like a DVD or a thumb drive, as well as on the Internet, on your social media profiles or website. Now, go and do some deep thinking to see if a video resume is something that feels right for you. If not, then don't do it. The decision is entirely up to you.
A video resume allows you to share your work experience and academic accomplishments in video format. It also allows an employer to get a feel for you as if you were face-to-face in an actual interview versus only having the ability to read your physical cover letter and resume.
This type of resume is very different from your paper resume. It can actually be a doubled edge sword in that it has the ability help you or hurt you as a job applicant. The end result depends upon the perception of the hiring manager who is viewing it. Now on a more positive note, the great thing about them is that they provide you with the opportunity to add value, to tell a story about yourself, and to highlight your skills or anything else that you're proud of.
Ideally, you should view your video resume as a supplement to your traditional resume-not something to use in place of it. If used properly, it can be a powerful tool for introducing you to a potential employer. Another benefit includes being able to distribute it in e-mails, social network pages, and various other advertising platforms. You should think about your video resume as a 1 minute video "commercial" about you and why you would make an excellent employee. That being said, the video resume is the new way employers look at, screen and hire applicants.
Creating a video resume does not have to be a difficult or time-consuming project if you plan ahead? Be sure to tailor it to the industry in which you are seeking a job. Also, before you begin recording, you should have your 60 second script well-planned and written in advance. Once you have that taken care of, then it's time record the video.
Be professional throughout the recording and approach the video resume as if it were an in-person interview. Think of it as your personal story. The best part about a video resume is that it can be used on external media, like a DVD or a thumb drive, as well as on the Internet, on your social media profiles or website. Now, go and do some deep thinking to see if a video resume is something that feels right for you. If not, then don't do it. The decision is entirely up to you.
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