Video Resume Ideas
Originally posted in 2010…
Hey Gang,
I just want to say that I love my Mac. I used it to put together a pretty slick video résumé yesterday in just a few hours. I often talk about standing out from the crowd, and I believe video is the way to do that. That being said, I am a total Rookie video maker. This was my first-ever produced video; I know it probably falls short of your standards, but hey, at least I gave it a shot. Right! and that’s what I’d like you to do.
In fact, I will be having a contest. So stay tuned!
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Joshua Waldman wrote Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies after being laid off twice in six months (2008–2009). He’s changed careers five times and learned firsthand that technology is the job seeker’s biggest advantage. At CareerEnlightenment he shares what actually works.
JoshuaWaldman smitpatel Thanks Josh I just emailed you.
smitpatel Hi there. That is a cool concept, sending a personalized video cover letter. I’ve seen this done for sales. I’d like to check out the platform and maybe feature it. Would you please email me.
Hey Josh – I love the video.
You should checkout sayhellothere.com.
We’re taking the video resume a notch above.
i like the overall presentation and ideas joshua. i have never made a video cv or resume or what have you myself so it was very impressive.
what i liked:
the music
the girl’s laugh
the titles
the samples of your work (eg you instructing a large audience and the online blog)
the changes in scenery
camera angles
the visuals (the flashing lights, the dates)
the quote from shelley
your list of clients
What I wasn’t as crazy about:
the audio wasn’t the best when you were speaking – hard to hear what you were saying
6 people signed up for a 2 hour workshop – is that a big number for a workshop?
when you say interviews with power users – what is a power user? (I’m a bit dense – I need it spoon fed)
no stats to verify how many companies/individuals you have “helped” in some manner
precisely how is it that you can “help me” as u said in the end (remember – I’m dense)
now all I need is a videographer, a computer genius, and a couple of sets, and I can produce something impressive like you (I wish)
Thanks for the review. What do you think of my new video. It’s on my Speaking page.
Josh:
for a first shot you would have fooled me.
We should probably connect up tomorrow regarding my videoing Wednesday.
Rob