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A Professional Video Resume

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May 19, 2010 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Resumes


I have been doing some research on video resumes and I found one by Michael Clutts I wanted to share.

I like it. It’s to the point and tries to interject some humor along the way.

The only thing I would do differently is reduce the reliance on keywords. A resume with plenty of keywords (communication skills, team environment, etc.) scores well on a resume parser, but is really boring when read aloud. I would be tempted to make this more of a conversation than a verbalized resume.

Thoughts? Comments? Let us know below!

One Response to “A Professional Video Resume”

  1. Ed Potter says:

    I think Mr. Clutts did a nice job showcasing his enthusiasm and personality in his video resume. In general, I believe that a video resume should more closely resemble a 60 second commercial about “the brand of you,” or your elevator speech. I believe 5 and a half minutes is way too long, and will be not be watched in full by a recruiter.

    Say more with less.

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