How to Create an Error Free Video Resume?

Today, a lot of people are tilting towards making video resumes to stand out of from the crowd. However, while they do manage to break the clutter and feed into the curiosity of the employer, they are usually disappointing. They lack structure, they are edited badly and they contain hardly any content that can be of use to the employer. It is important that one looks around, checks out a couple of good video resumes and then only ventures into making one for themselves.

Below listed are a few tips that will help you avoid some very common errors:1. Keep it short: The first step is identifying what you want your video resume to convey. You cannot jabber on about yourself. You have to structure it, keep points that add value and delete those that do not. Keeping it short and coherent is the key.

2. Drama: While you are not making a short film, and simply highlighting key aspects of your resume, you should not simply read your resume off paper. An element of subtle drama could help you showcase your attitude and confidence.

3. Appearance: When you use the medium of a video resume, you should make an effort to look good. You do not have to wear expensive clothes, but dress how you would when you go in for an interview.

4. Filler words: Try and rehearse before you make the final cut. In this way you can memorize what you have to say and you can also avoid filler words like umm, err and aahs when you talk in front of the camera.

5. Gestures: Keep the gestures to a minimum. Do not appear fidgety. Do not fold your arms and speak either. Unnecessary arm movements can be distracting and will tear the focus away from the content and onto your movements.