Why a Videocurriculum?
Double degree, you speak four languages, various experiences, and finishing a master's degree. And yes, you are still waiting for the call of that dream job.
Just the step of creating your own video will reflect some skills that you can't even show in front of your interviewer. Such as creativity, self-confidence, risk, decision, social skills, communication skills, language level, and of course you show how well you know how to make different and original content .
But this does not end here, there are many other advantages that the video curriculum brings us as a format. Among which are, its easy diffusion which generates an emotional bond, and is highly viral.
Create a script
As in any audiovisual work, a script is the basis of our creation. Grab a pen and paper and start structuring what you want to say on your big-icon-2-27video resume.
Be original
Don't be afraid to get creative. Creativity is what will differentiate from the rest and the video format is the tool that will allow such differentiation. Lately, a good idea is much more impressive than the quality of the video itself. Be realistic and think very well about what you want to show and how you can do it.
We will see later some examples with which you will be able to inspire yourself.
A clear and concise video resume
The content is going to be the key to your video. You are going to sell yourself, you are the product and it is up to you to be hired with the help of your communication skills. It is useless to copy your CV printed on camera as it is, this is not going to be the purpose. Try to count as much as possible in a very orderly way and without exceeding more than three minutes. We must not bore the staff, try to show who you are, what you do and how you work in a pleasant, simple and clean way.
Links to your social networks
It is vitally important that you finish the video including the links to your social networks, especially Linkedin. Since if they are interested they will be able to investigate something else in your profile and communicate with you. The recruitment manager must have access to your contact as easily as possible. If the video is going to be uploaded to YouTube, use the tags function so that they can access any additional information that you want to show.
Take care of your image
We take it for granted that the first impression is worth a thousand words. Make yourself handsome as if you were going to a live interview. Take care of the wardrobe, makeup and hair. A careful image of you denotes an organization, professionalism, and a good impression.
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How to speak on camera
Don't be afraid to get in front of the camera. Let's be positive, you won't have to answer surprise questions. But we will work hard this point so that you feel most s big-icon-2-18NSURANCE and professional as possible. Here are some tips.
- Speak in front of a person, not in front of a camera, think that the one behind the camera is a person, and that person has feelings and emotions.
- Be sincere, your face is the reflection of your mind. If you lie even if you don't realize it, the body sends a series of gestures that denote insecurity and imprecision.
- Take care of the tone and vocabulary. And above all be positive.
- Breathe and speak slowly. Don't run, you must keep a rhythm.
- Be very clear on ideas. Tell your story as if they were paragraphs.
- Feel free to show how well you do by speaking other languages. You can reflect that your level of English is not medium.
- Take care of non-verbal communication. Your posture and gestures are going to be paramount. Smile and don't be too rough with your movements. Don't cross your arms.
- Rehearse and rehearse in front of a mirror.
- Try to record solo or with someone you trust. You should be as relaxed and calm as possible.
- Remember that "You never get a second chance to create a first impression."
Light and sound short and funny videos Youtube
Take care of the lighting. A very useful tip is to record collecting natural light using a window as a source. If we don't have spotlights, try shooting during the day and near a window. If you decide to do it outdoors, record first thing in the day or at sunset. The image will not look as burnt and the colors are much warmer.
Take care of the sound. It has to be clean and clear. Get in a place without any uncomfortable sounds. Try to use an external microphone, in this case, the most advisable is the lavalier microphone. It will pick up all the sound more directly.
Stage
Be very careful with where you are going to place yourself in your recording and choose very well the elements that will appear in the frame. We must record in a place free of animals, cars or children. And it is that, as Alfred Hitchcock said "You do not have to shoot with children, or animals, or Charles Laughton"
Have the background and your scenario well studied. Place the elements strategically, use a bookcase, a plant, a computer, an object that characterizes a hobby, an instrument. But always in a simple and very neutral way.
If you choose outdoors, be careful that there are no external noises that make our recording impossible. Choose a contrasting background, a blue from the sea of green from a park.
Recording and editing
Don't get too complicated when it comes to recording your video resume. Here we go over some tips.
Place your existing camera on a tripod. Place the tripod at eye level and make sure the frame is completely straight, many tripods have a bubble that helps us level the camera perfectly.
Frame and choose your shot very well, take into account the elements that you want to appear
If you have a person behind the camera, leave it stipulated if they will make camera movements or not. and rehearse those movements. But if you don't have much experience I advise you not to move the camera.
One option that will be of great help is to get complimentary videos that you can add later in post-production. At Aula CM we have a compilation of the best copyright-free free video pages that will help you do this.
Video editing programs
If you already have your video recorded, you already have very little left to start launching it on the networks and above all make it viral by all the dream companies. The editing difficulty will depend on the number of shots that you have decided on in the recording. If your recording is made up of several shots, we must make a slightly more elaborate edition, if, on the contrary, it only consists of a single shot, it is a piece of cake.
Do not worry about your level of video editing as there are many programs designed for all levels. I leave you with a list of the Best programs to edit videos on mac and pc classified by level. And you even have YouTube, which allows you to edit your piece in a very basic way.
Upload the video to Youtube and spread
Once your video is created and edited, you must upload it to a platform like YouTube. The more visibility you have, the better, you will reach the largest number of companies. Once published, share the link on all your social networks and websites, especially on Linkedin and on your own blog. As for job websites, if they won't let you upload the video, leave the link in your cover letter.
Online tools that will help you create your video resume
If you don't have the technical means to create your own video, don't worry. I present a list of online tools that will help you create highly visual and professional content. They are very intuitive and if you follow the recommendations step by step, you can be sure that the result will be of impact.
You job
It is an employment network that allows you to record your own video. You just have to register, create your profile and save your resume. You need a webcam and internet access. You can record a maximum of two and a half minutes and they will show you step by step how you should create your video resume with many tips.
Your Video CV Online
An audiovisual platform that allows you to create 120-second videos. The interesting thing about this website is that employers also create their videos. You can meet your boss under the same conditions.
Wideolean
You can create a 53-second video resume to add to your Linkedin profile. It offers you a template so you can create your video resume graphically and all you need are three photos.
VideoScribe
It is a payment platform that allows you to create interactive videos. You choose images, text, audio, and music. When pressing play, it is displayed in the form of drawings.
ShowReel
With ShowReel you can create, share and track video resumes. Create professional video resumes that make you stand out of other job seekers. Creating a video resume takes only a few minutes and is easy. Just answer a few simple questions about you and you are ready to go. ShowReel would identify the best questions for you based on target industry and experience levels.
Video or Powtoon
If you already have images or videos recorded, Wideo will help you with the editing. You just have to upload the content and online you will be able to edit your piece. If you can't find a specific resume template, create a graphic video as your resume with your ingenuity.
Or if you prefer an animated resume based on presentations we can also use Powtoon. You have a free plan where you can start.
