The Pros And Cons Of Video Resumes

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Candidates are in a competition with each other to make the best first impression with a resume. In order to run the race till the finish, a lot of job applicants are finding new and innovative ways to present their resume. One of which is a video resume!

Pros of Video resume.
1. Unique.
Like we all know, your recruiter will retain only 10 percent of your content in text, 30-40 percent in pictorial format and almost 70 percent in a video format. So to carve your first impression on your recruiter, a video resume can be a good alternative.

2. Visibility.
A video resume is either you speaking about your experience and skills or a showcase of your credentials with your voice over. This gives better visibility of your work to your recruiter and what you can offer to the company as an employee.

3. Better control.
Your video resume is similar to the initial round that answers the typical questions that a recruiter might ask. Since you have control over what needs to be added in your video resume, you can come across as highly competent and confident to your recruiter.

Cons of video ...
... resume.
Informal approach.
Even today, many companies are not familiar with the idea of a video resume and still prefer the traditional way of presenting a resume. This is why such recruiters may find the approach of a video resume as informal.

Inconvenient.
A video resume is a heavy file, especially if the recruiter has to stream it online or download the file. Thus compared to a printed page of resume, a video resume is heavy to load if the recruiter is willing to cross check certain details. This reduces the user-friendly quotient of a video resume.

Execution.
Making a video resume takes the right skills and execution. If you are not well equipped or inexperienced in video making, then a video resume might not be the best option. It is advisable to seek help of a boutique video production house or freelancer to execute your video resume.
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