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Obsessing about the beautiful font, luxurious paper and chronological order of your printed resume? Add your "on-camera" ability to that list. Video resumes are becoming the differentiator in opening doors. In fact, polls show:
- 89 percent of employers have said they would view a video resume.
- CareerBuilder, a leading Internet employment site, will offer video resumes by June.
- Job candidates gain the edge when their "actions speak louder than words."
If your "on-camera" experience is limited to waving at the handicam, here are a few important tips:
- Keep it short: Three minutes is optimum or the employer will hit "Stop."
- Know your audience: Tailor your video to your target industry.
- Talk to me: Don't read. This is your opportunity to establish a relationship.
If you can't present "likable and expert" to the camera, click!
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