Nowadays the competition for a job is very high. On average, a recruiter gets 250 resumes for a job, out of which only 4-6 get to the interview level and only one gets hired. So it\u2019s a 0.4%<\/strong> chance of getting hired.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Adding to the above, as the volume of resumes is high, today\u2019s recruiters skim a resume for a mere 7.2 seconds<\/strong> and it is nearly impossible for a text CV or resume<\/a> to catch the eyes of the recruiter in such a short span. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The average length of a resume is 400-800<\/strong> words and it takes a minute<\/strong><\/a> for a recruiter to read 250 words. This means that a recruiter will need a full three minutes to read a text resume. But they spend just 7.2 secs!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Recruiters are constantly tired of processing multiple resumes and in the process sometimes miss out on good candidates. Whereas candidates face a hard time in handling multiple rejections. This along with the fact that we have switched to a remote-first working, hiring and onboarding process has led to the growing popularity of video resumes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n By switching to video resumes, recruiters can evaluate candidates better and this also allows candidates to impress recruiters. This creates a win-win situation for all parties involved as recruiters are now confident of not missing out on good candidates whereas candidates also get their best shot at the role!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In this blog, we\u2019ll go in-depth to see how you can record a video resume with some tips and video resume examples.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A lot has been said that creating a video resume will be a complex process which has led to a lot of candidates shying away from creating one for themselves. But contrary to popular belief, video resumes are easy to make and share with recruiters and organizations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Prepare an elaborate script of what you have to convey in your video resume. Ensure that the script is very specific to the role you\u2019re applying for and not generic. As much as it is important to create a video resume, it is important to create one very specific for the company and role you\u2019re applying for. There\u2019s a 54% chance<\/strong> that you\u2019ll be rejected by a recruiter if you don\u2019t personalize your resume and this holds well for video resumes as well!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Here are few things that are essential in a video resume along with the ideal duration for the same<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The easiest and the best way to create a video resume is through real-time recordings. A video resume maker<\/strong><\/a> like Vmaker<\/strong> enables you to record your webcam and as well as your screen simultaneously making it easy for you to record your video resumes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Other video resume formats like animation videos might look attractive but it\u2019s tedious to make one and remember recruiters want to establish a connection with you via a video resume. A real-time recording is the best way to do it!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Record a couple of test recordings, replace hard words and sentences. Making the language as simple as possible is very important. Remember the recruiter is looking at your communication skills and how you present your work and not your language skills. So stick to a formal straightforward tone. Also, ensure the length of the video resume recording doesn\u2019t exceed the ideal 60- 90 seconds <\/strong>mark!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Sign up for a free video resume maker like Vmaker<\/a><\/strong> and quickly set up your preferences and select the ideal recording mode, screen, and webcam recording that works best for video resumes. Before recording ensure you have the ideal lighting and setting without any disturbances.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Before starting to record, choose custom filters and background to make your video CV creative and colorful which lasts a long impression in the minds of the recruiter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Pro tip: <\/strong>Do not overuse creative features like custom background<\/a>, filters, and frames. Once again remember the video resume is to pitch yourself to the recruiter and company!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n No matter how much you have memorized the script of the resume there are bound to be a few stammers and hiccups while recording. The Vmaker<\/strong> comes with an AI video editor allowing you to fine-tune and edit your videos before sharing them with recruiters. Vmaker AI transforms your raw video resume into creative content in just one click by adding subtitles, transitions, b-roll, stickers, intro-outro, background music, effects, and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n After editing your video resume on Vmaker AI Video Editor<\/a>, you can download the video or directly share it on LinkedIn and Gmail with recruiters. \r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Here is a video resume recorded using Vmaker using the above six steps and tips. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHow to record a video resume in six simple steps?<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Prepare an Ideal Script<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Decide on how you want your video resume to be and then fine-tune your video resume script<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Why prefer real-time recorded video resumes over other video resume formats?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Set up your recording and make the recording creative<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Record, Edit, and fine-tune your video resume<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Download or share your video resume directly<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Video Resume Example and Reference<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n