CREATE A VIDEO CV OR PORTFOLIO


Creating a video CV can be a great way to boost your job search. Here, we take a look at what you need to know and how to create the best possible video. By Owen Burek in CVs & Covering Letters


Have you ever found yourself sending off CVs while thinking ‘if only I could show this employer what I’m really like’?


Well, savvy graduates are using an up and coming tool to stand out from the crowd and grab the attention of recruiters.


It’s Called the Video CV. A video CV or portfolio is becoming increasingly popular, but there’s still time to get in there before most people and use it to your advantage in your job search with our simple guide.


The Advantages It shows initiative Imagine that you’re a recruiter and you’re tasked with looking through CVs all day long. In your inbox, you fi nd a video CV that gives you a real insight into a candidate. It’ll defi nitely stand out and show that you can think outside of the box. Not only this but you are showing that you are up to date with technology and able to handle modern techniques. Imagine the fi rst people that made their CV on a computer and how creative they would have looked.


Plus, as most students know, watching a video is a lot more interesting than reading.


It’s Very Low Cost Most of the time, creating a video CV is totally free. You don’t even have to pay the cost of a stamp!


The only cost is time. You might also plan to use a piece of video editing software to add fi nal touches which may set you back a little bit.


It doesn’t require any equipment that you probably don’t already have


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