A video is a chance to sell yourself for a job opportunity. A great idea on what to say in your job video is to address the “tell me about yourself” request. The open-ended request is intended to be challenging. Rather than using the video as a sales pitch, or simply stating autobiographical information, use this chance to highlight the character aspects you want the interviewer to remember.
Video is the ideal medium for demonstrating enthusiasm, energy and presentation skills. Here are 5 key areas to demonstrate in your tell-me-about-yourself video:
- Enthusiasm - show a high energy level and strong interest in your subject area
- Presentation Skills – demonstrate clear, articulate speaking into the webcam
- Job Results – state the job results and career achievements for which you are most proud
- Personality – describe the value you can add as a member of a team
- Keep it concise – employers won’t want to watch an interview video for more than 1-2 minutes
End the video by providing your contact information, and always be sure to send the interviewer a text resume in addition to the video. With a free service like mailVU.com anyone can create a video up to 10 minutes in length and send it to interviewers. It’s free, and easy to use.
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