Unit 5. Resume and Video Resume

Resume Writing
Ok, you have located a job in the internet, wrote a cover letter... now it's time to write a resume... a winning resume, of course.

Well, again ... let's go to Google and find some resume samples for your expertise area... For example: http://www.bestsampleresume.com/engineering-resumes.html, http://esl.about.com/library/business/bl_jobs_resume.htm,
Read the article about writing a great resume.Arm Yourself With a First-Rate Resume . This is another interesting article for people who doesn't have any experience: How To Write a Resume (When You Have No Job Experience)

Following the advices in the artcles, draw a mind map of your resume.
Write your resume... you can select the kind of resume you want. Make sure your resume includes everything you need to get the job you selected and wrote a cover letter for.

Here you have some Action words and Useful Vocabulary for the Resume and Interview.

Recording a Video Resume
Video recording... how does that sound? scary... oh, come on... let's give it a try. First, let's watch the following video by Vault with tips on how to record a fabulous video resume.

Guide to video resume: Want to get the edge on the rest of the job competition? Then check out this video and learn how to create your very own video resume and stand out from the crowd!
Here you can see several examples of video resumes to help you create yours...Vault also suggests the following Video Resume Format

* State your first and last name. ("Hello, my name is Jane Smith.")

* State your educational background, including university and major. If you graduated with honors or a high GPA, you should say so. ("I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 cum laude, with a political science major." )

* If you are applying for a specific position, state why you are interested in the position and the company in particular.

* If you are not applying for a specific position (e.g., you are doing a video resume for a position in sales), simply state that you are looking for a position at your desired experienced level in the industry. ("I am looking for an entry-level position as an account executive." If you are applying for jobs in different industries, for example, in marketing and in PR, you should tape two separate video resumes.

* Now discuss your top three qualifications for the position. If you are not applying for a specific position, state your qualifications for a position in your career path. Your qualifications should correspond to items from your written resume. Make sure to give dates, the names of your previous employers and any specific accomplishments. You can discuss more than three, but pay attention to time.

* If you have any other special abilities that relate to your job (advanced computer programs, language, honors, membership in professional organizations) state them.

* Thank the watcher for their time and reiterate your interest in the position.

* You may choose to briefly state your phone number and email/web site, but be cautious about doing so if the resume will appear on a public site.Well, that's all for finding a job, writing a cover letter and a resume. Don't forget to post all your work in your blog.Keep on shining!