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The other day, I was reading an article discussing the pros and cons of making a video resume. Although it covered the basics well enough, there are a few things that it did not cover (and some that it did) that you should know about. A video resume, if used correctly, can be a powerful tool in the job applicant’s arsenal. But if made without proper awareness or preparation, can lead to disaster.
But then again, you could have a masterpiece like this. So if you plan to make a video resume, plan carefully!
My biggest issue with a video resume is that it's inefficient as you indicated with #4. According to Edward Tufte, we can read 200 words/minutes but people can only talk at a rate of 100 words/minutes (I may not have the exact numbers right but it's a 2:1 ratio). Therefore, you can only communicate half the information in the same amount of time with video as you could with a written resume.
Personally, I think video on the web is being misused at the same rate as power point presentations like you said in #6. A video with you talking does not really add more unless you are applying for a job to be a public presenter.
Good post. I feel like video is being embraced by most as a new resume medium because it's new and not because it's effective.
I couldn't agree more, why fix things if ain't broken. This is one trend that make simple things complicated. How to write a resume is pretty darn standard if you know what to do. Some thoughts, just keep it clean and professional. No grammar errors, no I and me statement, and use specific figures when you can. Keep your qualification relevant to the position you're applying to.
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