You’ve polished your resume, put together an exceptional cover letter, and even created an elevator pitch in order to find that perfect job. Yet, you can tell you’re missing something that will truly help you get an edge on other job candidates. Create an introduction video! These short videos are the perfect way to fully introduce yourself, as well as advertise your skills. Here are 3 reasons why an introduction video is vital, as well as tips for making your best possible recording.

Your Job Search and the Modern World

While COVID-19 has slowed the economy, businesses continue to hire and new positions are opening up every day. With this reassurance in mind, know that recruiters are still actively searching for candidates online. According to 2021 figures, videos account for 80% of all traffic on the internet. This means consumers and recruiters alike want to see and consume videos.

The Perfect Introduction

An introduction video is a perfect way to, well, introduce yourself. It is difficult to gauge personality through a cover letter, and a resume merely highlights your skills and experiences. In a video, you are able to showcase your sense of humor, professionalism, confidence, and overall personality. It’s up to you how much you wish to reveal about yourself, and you are able to edit and polish your production as much as you see fit. You’re also able to make your case for why you truly want a position and why you’re a good fit for the position.

Compliments Your Resume and Cover Letter

Introduction videos are not meant to replace a great resume and cover letter. They are meant to compliment these important documents by illustrating the real person behind the text. You are essentially putting a face to a name, and therefore making yourself more memorable. Use this video as an opportunity to further highlight a skill or experience you possess. This is especially helpful if you have an extensive resume and you want to tailor your focus. A hiring recruiter will likely go through many resumes and cover letters each day, and while yours may be fantastic, all of this information might begin to merge and overload. A video introduction helps you stand out.

Making the Perfect Introduction Video

Now that you know why they are important, here are Judy’s top tips to consider while making your introduction video:

  • Prepare your script and know exactly what you want to say
  • Start with your elevator pitch, then add details from your cover letter and resume
  • Keep it under five minutes
  • Practice, practice, practice
  • Don’t read from your script, you want to have it essentially memorized
  • Use online tools that you can completely understand in order to make the best video
  • Dress professionally. This is essentially a job interview
  • Have a professional background for your video
  • Let friends and family see your video and offer constructive criticism
  • End with a call to action, indicating your enthusiasm for speaking again
  • Edit and polish your video extensively

Conclusion

The job market is in a stressful and unusual state. This also makes it highly competitive. Put your best foot forward and use Bishop and Co. for your job seeking needs. Helping Hawaii residents and businesses since 2006, your skills will be matched with your perfect employment fit. You don’t have to do it all on your own. Bishop and Co will not only provide a database of job opportunities that are not available to the public, but you’ll also receive pre-interview preparation. Take a look at these additional career tips and insider information on what employers are looking for. Contact us today!