El vídeo se ha convertido también en un formato atractivo a la hora de hacer un curriculum y diferenciarte del resto de persons con las que compites por un puesto de trabajo. De hecho, el vídeo curriculum es una herramienta con la que no pasarás desapercibido y con la que podrás presentarte a las empresas de una forma original.
Ya seas freelance, tengas un negocio o estés en busca de empleo, tener actualizado un curriculum (en forma y formato) será un punto extra para conseguir nuevas oportunidades de negocio y para ponérselo difícil a los reclutadores. Así que, si no quieres que tu curriculum pase directamente a la papelera, ¡tienes que reinventarte!
Por eso, no te pierdas en este post:
- The importance of the video resume for recruiters and companies.
- How to make a creative and impressive video curriculum: Phases, tips and examples.
- Top resources to make a video resume.
Why create your Curriculum Vitae on video?
The labor market is competitive and, for that reason, you have to find a way to differentiate yourself through technology with some creativity. And, precisely, the video curriculum is the best option for it.
But, in addition to differentiation, these are the reasons why you should use this format to attract the attention of HR departments or potential new clients:
Video resume benefits:
- You will demonstrate the use of technological tools and your creative potential.
- You will reflect communication skills and abilities, initiative, confidence ...
- You can spread it quickly through social networks to reach more people.
- The video, being more emotional, is more likely to go viral.
- It is the best complement to your traditional curriculum vitae in Spanish.
How to make a Creative Curriculum Video online
Don't know how to start your online video resume? Many hear the word "video" and tremble at the idea of speaking in front of the camera. But once you get on… it can be great!
Take note of these tips for making a 90-second video resume (which is the recommended time):
➽ Before recording
If your CV on paper is up-to-date and well structured, it can be used as a script. But if you don't have an attractive one, you will have to restructure your resume to attract attention.
If this is the first time you are speaking in front of a camera, we recommend that you rehearse several times before recording. Stand in front of a mirror and observe your gestures and body expression; so you can control yourself.
Other details to keep in mind to make a creative video resume:
- Correct lighting.
- Without noise.
- The sound must be clear.
- Have a team with which you can record properly.
➽ During recording
Sin centrarnos en lo más técnico, vamos a enfocarnos en la estructura del contents del vídeo. Lo dividiríamos en 3 partes:
Base structure of a video curriculum:
- Presentation: Be natural and describe who you are. Here you should say your name, where you live and if changing your residence is a possibility for you.
- Experience: Indicate what you studied, what your profession is and what you have worked in before (and what you learned in those positions). Only count the most relevant experience of your working life. Depending on whether you have multiple profiles, you may have to create multiple videos, with information related to each profile.
- Summary: In an original way, you must summarize your experiences and skills in order to convince them that you are the person they are looking for. Then say thank you, addressing the company and kindly say goodbye, not forgetting to include the links to your social networks.
➽ Editing the video
There are some easy-to-use animated video maker programs to assemble your video resume and then download it without any hassle. In the next point we recommend some pages and apps to make a creative and original video curriculum.
But it is true that before starting to mount any video, it would be good if you took a look at the work done by others, so that you get inspired and get ideas. Here are two examples:
1. Antonio Romero includes the donut to highlight his skills and abilities:
2. Ana Gómez, teacher, creatively displays her CV:
Apps and pages to make a video resume
When you go to create your video resume you can help yourself by CV templates, tools and resources to facilitate the process.
These are some templates designed by our team, and that you can find on Graphicriver:
Apps and pages to make an online video curriculum:
- Doodly: If you want an interactive video curriculum, on a white, black or glass board, that integrates music and sound, images or text, this tool is perfect for your creations.
- Videolean: Lo mejor de esta página para hacer vídeo curriculum vitae en español (de máximo 53 segundos) es que puedes adjuntarlo a tu perfil de LinkedIn. Para la edición tan solo necesitarás tres fotos.
- Wideo: From this platform you will be able to upload your own videos, use Wideo's predesigned templates (it has more than 80), upload your images and, ultimately, mount the video without being an audiovisual expert. It has a 7-day free version.
- Design Wizard: Si quieres hacer un vídeo curriculum online gratis, Design Wizar ofrece mediante subscription un plan básico donde no tienes que pagar ninguna cuota al mes.
CONCLUSIONS:
The more creativity you use, the more you will differentiate yourself from the rest. So go ahead and make a creative video resume with the help of these tips and some of these tools to obtain a professional result that leaves more than one recruiter with their mouths open.
And you? Have you already created your online video curriculum vitae?
