How to Create a Video Resume

Elevate your networking efforts and create a clear mark of distinction by creating a professional video resume that can be shared with employers via e-mail and social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Although a video resume will not replace your traditional resume, it can give you an edge over other job seekers. 

1. To create your video resume, visit OptimalVideoResume.
2. After you are redirected to OptimalResume, click on “Create a New Account” and follow the prompts to submit your contact, education and career preferences.  

1. After you have set up your account, you will be redirected to the “Document Center.” On the bottom right, search for the box that says “Video Resumes.” Then click on “Create Video Resume.” Name your video resume and click “Start Video Resume.”
2. Next you will create a script to use while you’re recording. Under the box that says “With Teleprompter,” click on “Continue.” Name your script and click “Continue” again. 
   
   You may write your script from scratch or browse the script types. WCF recommends that you browse the script types to use as examples, but customize each so your video is not like other WCF customers’ videos.
   
   As you are creating your script, think about how to best showcase yourself while keeping your video to one to three minutes. Consider including the following sections in your video:
            Introduction – Say your first and last name and mention the industry or position that you are applying for.
           Objective – Like your printed resume, explain the type of role that you are looking for.
           Qualifications – Explain your skills and some past professional experiences that make you qualified for the job. Remember to keep this professional and to skip
           personal details.
           Closing – Provide a brief closing such as, “I am very excited about this position and I would love the opportunity for an interview,” and then thank the employer.
   After you complete your script, click on “Continue Video Resume.” 
    
3. Before you record, dress as you would for an in-person interview, professional and well-groomed. Also, confirm that you have a neutral background, a quiet space and good lighting. 

1. Now you will now see yourself on the video screen. Look at the screen to determine if you need to adjust your chair height or sit closer or farther from the camera. 
2. Test the microphone by speaking. Adjust the volume on the screen until your normal speaking voice reads 50 percent on the activity level scale. Then click “Continue Video Resume.”
3. Next, test the speed and font size of the script that you drafted earlier and adjust as necessary. 
4. You will record each section – Introduction, Objective, Qualifications and Closing – in separate clips. Practice each section several times until you feel confident and can speak without reading the teleprompter word for word and without fidgeting.
5. When you are ready to record, click on the “Record” button, look directly at the camera and speak slowly and clearly. The teleprompter will run automatically.
6. When you’ve finished recording the section, press the stop button. Then play the section to confirm that you’re satisfied with the clip. You may re-record as many times as you wish by pressing the “Redo” button. If you like your final product, click the “Save” button before you move on to the next section or your recording will be erased.
7. After you have saved a recorded section, click on the the “Next Section” button at the bottom of the page and repeat steps five and six for each section.

1. After you have saved all sections, you will be redirected to the “Video Resume Stylist,” which will allow you to format your video with styling options.
2. Click on a “skin” to frame your video.
3. You may also add emphasis to certain parts of your video by animating bulleted information. To add bullets, click on the small arrow to the left of the word “Bullet” and then type your text. You may drag the text you created to different parts of the clip and change bullet timing by clicking your mouse on the two arrows that appear to the right of the text and dragging the arrows.

1. Once you have completed your video resume, you must submit it to the review center for approval before you may share it with employers and your network. To submit, click on the “Review Center” button at the top of the page. Then click on the “Submit” button. 
2. You will receive an e-mail from WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA when the video is approved.

1. Once your video is approved you may share it with prospective employers and your contacts. To share, log in to OptimalVideoResume and you will be directed to the “Document Center.” 
2. Click on your video title that appears under the “Video Resumes” section. 
3. Click on the “Share” button. A link will appear, which is your personal video resume address on the Internet. You may copy and paste the link and e-mail to an employer, or your may include the link on your traditional resume. 
4. You may also take advantage of social media tools that appear underneath the link and post your video to sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Please note that you must have accounts to most of these social networking sites to use this feature.