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27-12-2015, 07:18 PM
7 most common resume mistakes to avoid
There’s nothing better than impressing your employer with some extra work on your resume. If you’ve chosen to do a video resume, there’s more than just showing off your creative and presentation skills. If you want to go that extra mile to get that job you’ve applied for, be sure not to make these mistakes while recording yourself for a company.
1. Untidy environment: A video captures more than just what you’re speaking. Apart from paying attention to what you’re saying you’re recruiter will definitely observe the environment you’re filmed in. Be sure to pick a space that’s clean and tidy.
2. Audio: Always remember that if you’re not speaking clearly or if there’s some problem with the audio, it will definitely annoy your employer. Avoid referring to notes while recording a video resume. The camera will make it very obvious that you’re reading notes instead of making eye contact with your recruiter. Check your camera’s audio and watch your video reassure yourself that you aren’t speaking too fast.
3. Camera shy: Don’t look at a desk or your friend whose help you’re taking to film your resume. Treat the camera as your interviewer and look at it at all times when making a video resume.
4. Body language: You might have someone you know recording your film for you. Be sure not to get too comfortable that you forget to switch on your formal mode. Pay attention to your body language and make the right hand gestures because your recruiters will be watching you very closely.
5. Inappropriate outfits: Avoid keeping things too casual when you’re filming a video resume. This means steering away from slang and other abbreviations. Apart from making a fun video be sure to choose the correct language, location and outfit in order to make a great video resume.
6. Time duration: Video resumes are meant to be a trailer and not the film. Keep your video resume short and sweet. You need to remember that it’s difficult to interest your recruiter, especially when they’re busy. Ideally, your video resume should not be more than a minute.
7. Thank your recruiter: You might have plenty of ideas to end your video resume with a bash. However, don’t forget to thank your recruiter in the end for taking the time to watch your video.
There’s nothing better than impressing your employer with some extra work on your resume. If you’ve chosen to do a video resume, there’s more than just showing off your creative and presentation skills. If you want to go that extra mile to get that job you’ve applied for, be sure not to make these mistakes while recording yourself for a company.
1. Untidy environment: A video captures more than just what you’re speaking. Apart from paying attention to what you’re saying you’re recruiter will definitely observe the environment you’re filmed in. Be sure to pick a space that’s clean and tidy.
2. Audio: Always remember that if you’re not speaking clearly or if there’s some problem with the audio, it will definitely annoy your employer. Avoid referring to notes while recording a video resume. The camera will make it very obvious that you’re reading notes instead of making eye contact with your recruiter. Check your camera’s audio and watch your video reassure yourself that you aren’t speaking too fast.
3. Camera shy: Don’t look at a desk or your friend whose help you’re taking to film your resume. Treat the camera as your interviewer and look at it at all times when making a video resume.
4. Body language: You might have someone you know recording your film for you. Be sure not to get too comfortable that you forget to switch on your formal mode. Pay attention to your body language and make the right hand gestures because your recruiters will be watching you very closely.
5. Inappropriate outfits: Avoid keeping things too casual when you’re filming a video resume. This means steering away from slang and other abbreviations. Apart from making a fun video be sure to choose the correct language, location and outfit in order to make a great video resume.
6. Time duration: Video resumes are meant to be a trailer and not the film. Keep your video resume short and sweet. You need to remember that it’s difficult to interest your recruiter, especially when they’re busy. Ideally, your video resume should not be more than a minute.
7. Thank your recruiter: You might have plenty of ideas to end your video resume with a bash. However, don’t forget to thank your recruiter in the end for taking the time to watch your video.
