For my regular subscribers it's not a secret that I spend a lot of space on my site on topics related to job search, career building, creating my own business, etc.
We have already talked with you about how to write a resume and how to behave in an interview, to ensure that you receive the desired vacancy.
For example, today we will talk about the still widespread, but self-justified self-presentation to the future employer: the video cut-out .
Thanks to a well-composed advertisement, many applicants have already found a job. Today I will tell you how to follow their example.
What is a video cut and what are its benefits?
I think it's long and tedious to explain what a video cut is, my readers do not need.
You are clever, so you can see perfectly from what two bases this word is composed.
In this short video you should fit most information about yourself.
And, the more creative and professional you do it, the more likely you are to get the job of your dream.
Advantage of video preview before the usual print version of
- Employers can immediately evaluate what the candidate is, without spending time on dozens of unnecessary interviews.
- You never put enough information on yourself on the A4 sheet, but with the help of a small video you can boast of all your advantages and achievements.
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In a home environment, after a few rehearsals and pre-prepared text, you will look much more confident before the future employer than directly for the interview.
It is the excitement of the applicant at the interview - the main reason for failure.
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With its help, you can remotely search for work not only in your city, but also in other regions of your homeland and even abroad.
We sent a video clip to the email of the future employer and - it's over.
- Video cutting will allow you to demonstrate all your creativity and non-standard thinking, if, of course, these qualities are appreciated by your future employer.
To accommodate the edited resume, you can use popular videohosting.
Yes, the same Utyub will do, if you are not afraid to expose yourself to the public eye.
10 tips for the correct compilation of video cuts
In principle, to compose a video cut you only need a camera( not necessarily a professional) and a computer to unload the recorded video.
It can even not be mounted, if in the process of praising yourself on the camera you did not stutter and did not dilute your speech "uh-uh," "well, well, well," and pierced it.
And yet, if you want to appear to the employer in the most favorable light, adhere to the following tips:
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Limit your story to a maximum of 3 minutes, or even better - two.
No HR manager or company manager will spend half an hour listening to how wonderful you are.
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No need for long introductions.
Start with a greeting, a presentation and immediately go to the point: a short biography, what you know, why you want to get this work.
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Learn the text you want to say in front of the camera, by heart.
Reading from the sheet does not exactly please the employer.
- Bring in your resume a hint of humor and creativity , especially if you are applying for the position of designer, journalist, writer or any other vacancy related to creativity.
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Dress appropriately.
You do not need to demonstrate that you do not really need this job, sitting in front of the camera in a dressing gown or stretched sports.
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Do not make a standard summary for all companies.
It is important to emphasize that you know what your potential employer is doing, and you can bring something of your own to the activities of this organization.
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Do not forget to smile in order to have a viewer.
Just do not gotta hysterically after every phrase!
A light smile will suffice.
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Relax as much as possible so as not to appear in front of the camera bound by Pinocchio or neurasthenic.
To calm down, do breathing exercises, drink herbal tea, in general - do what helps you in stressful situations.
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Make sure that the quality of the footage is satisfactory.
The employer does not exactly appreciate the jumping picture or sound, which does not allow you to parse words.
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Spend 10 minutes to process the finished movie using the video editor.
3 main mistakes in the compilation of video cuts
In principle, when compiling video slides, you can do without any creative or innovative receivers at all.
It's enough just to record a three-minute video: you in a business suit read a trite but informative text, tell about all your advantages over other job seekers and achievements at previous places of work.
Even such a "boring" resume employers will appreciate higher than printed on the leaf.
Popular questions on the interview and the answers to them
The main thing - try to avoid common mistakes:
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Forget about the background.
God forbid, sit on a stool against the back of the grandmother's carpet or allow the frame to get unwashed dishes or a scattered bed.
It is not necessary and too boggling, writing down the reference to employers under sounds of splashing waves or in an environment of flying butterflies.
On an extreme case the background from light-colored monophonic wallpaper will come in handy.
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Do not care about the addressee.
Many job seekers believe that the same videotape can be used to get a secretary in a serious company, and to find additional income for the toastmaster at the wedding.
But such a delusion is detrimental to your career.
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Perfume with creativity.
Sometimes the desire to stand out among competitors comes to the point of absurdity.
People are joking with jokes, like trying in the "Comedy Club", they are yelling, as if on a screen test, they come up with unthinkable costumes, forgetting that they did not come to the carnival.
This will only frighten potential employers who decide that you are a clown, not a professional.
Review also a funny, but useful video of
about the rules and errors when compiling a video cut:
As you can see, creating video cut-off is not so difficult.
In addition, the effort and time will not be wasted for sure, just imagine how much you will benefit from being different from other applicants who choose to limit themselves to standard CVs.