Creating a Video Resume | How to Tell Your Story
I recently blogged about the History of Online Video. In 5 short years, video has completely redefined how we consume information. So what prompted my creation of a video resume? ...
I recently blogged about the History of Online Video.
In 5 short years, video has completely redefined how we consume information.
So what prompted my creation of a video resume?
Two things happened, in the past few days:
- I’ve contributed to another book, and the book producer wanted a bio from me.
I didn’t have a written one handy, and felt bored just thinking about writing about myself (yawn.) - I recently reached out to a big-name Internet Marketer, offering to help him wherever he needed.
To my surprise (be careful what you ask for), the response I got back was: “Okay. What can you do?”
So, having messed around with Camtasia Studio and Animoto for a while, I decided to give Windows Movie Maker a try.
And I’ve been pleased with the results. It’s really easy to use (doesn’t get in the way of the storytelling.)
Anyway, the video’s below. Let me know what you think.
Want to create a video resume of your own?
They’re great for the ABOUT ME section of your web site.
- p.s. Check out Angela Lussier’s The Anti-Resume Revolution, for the official eulogy of the traditional resume!
Her video on “The Making of the Anti-Resume Revolution” is hilarious! - Here’s a brilliant example of a video resume
This guy has interactive links and everything! HTML5-enabled, apparently.
What would you put in your video resume?
Can you afford to not get out of your comfort zone, and learn some of these amazing new tools?
It’s not difficult after you get started.
Plus, I’m glad to help in any way I can.
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Bolaji O, known as "The Nocrastinator", is an expert in goal getting for digital entrepreneurs.
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Love this video resume, Bolaji! Brilliant! (no surprise there).
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Glad you enjoyed it, Shae.
We’ll have to create one for your About Me page!
Yep. You’ll see it show up on my to-do list
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And I thought I knew you! You’ve always been good at imagery and matching it up to content, Bolaji. Now that you’re expanding that talent into video, it’s marvelous! Congrats!
BTW, I’ve learnt that – 9 times out of 10 – you’ll always be taken up on a respectably-presented offer to a large list owner online. Everyone loves outsourcing
Well thank you kindly, Natasha!
That means a lot, coming from you.
And I tell you – it makes a lot of sense to offer to assist someone more experienced.
If you do a good job, they may take you on as a mentee, or a JV partner, or personal project… LOL!
I imagine most of us don’t reach out though, because of the fear of rejection, or the fear of failure.
Or both.
I would be interested in how you created this, it gives a solid professional image. Looks like maybe it’s Animoto?
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Thanks, Warren! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve used Animoto quite a bit… but not so for this video.
I used the freely available Windows Movie Maker.
It’s a very intuitive tool to use.
You dump in your photographs,
You dump in your video (if you have any video clips you want as part of the end product)
You select your music,
Then you go to work editing the transitions and timing of each scene.
I’m glad to help you with yours, if you like.
Cheers!
Awesome video Bolaji!
Hi Sharon!
Thanks – glad you liked it!
When are we creating one for you?
I’m on stand-by, ready to help.
It’ll go a long way toward your communicating your personal brand!
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I really like the idea of a video resume. I belief the is the only way to really get you meesage across.
Thanks for your comment, Juanita! I appreciate it.
Are you planning to get one going for yourself?
Let me know how I can help!
Hello again..! my, my..I am impressed..my respect to you and to your work. Being of ´´the old guard´´´jeje.. am not an expert in today´s net high technology thus slowly but surely I will get there piano piano wise…I am reading your book by parts..once my eyes have been refreshed in reading it will send you my 2 cents story with regard to it. Fair enough?
Haha! Jessica, you are too much!
Yes oh – please consume the book bit by bit, as that will allow it to sink in more thoroughly.
Looking forward to learning more about who you are when you put your superhero cape on.
LOL!
Have a great week!
Bolaji.
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You did a great job! Most people aren’t that sophisticated or tech savvy to do it themselves. Check out TalentRooster.com where you can install software and do it yourself – super easy and entirely professional!
What’s up, David? Thanks – glad you enjoyed it. TalentRooster.com looks cool – I’ll check it out.
I appreciate your comment.
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Wow, Bolaji! I’m blown away…I love, love, love it. Definitely got me thinkin’…seriously, what a great and original idea. I’m with you about writing those bios, I always hated writing those. This is a great alternative, well done!
Whatup, Tisha!
You are too kind.
Glad you liked it.
Truth is – anyone can do it.
Technically the video was not difficult.
It was harder for me to sit down, and actually list out the things I’m truly proud about.
(Note: Nothing from my 13 years in corporate America made the cut. Darn.)
Let me know if I can help you with your vid!
Bolaji.
Now, just have QR code generated, and link the Code to your Video. Finally, put the QR code on all your business cards. (QR codes are those funky little checkerboard thingies popping up on product packaging and in magazine advertisements) I love this idea of a video resume! Hmmm…my gears are turning now.
Ha ha – good thinking, Kim.
I’ve been using a greeting card system in which you design custom greeting cards online… and the physical cards are sent through snail mail.
They recently started using QR codes for YouTube videos.
You’re on the cutting edge, here!
Hi Boliaji…Your video is, as Yanks say – Awesome. I’m from the UK and my first thought is – Brilliant!. My grandkids would more likely say – Cool!
We lesser mortals would have difficulty matching your video because we haven’t done the impressive stuff you’ve done…
Hmmm, I DID fly 3800 miles, UK to US, in February, 3 months before my wedding. Hmmm…Doesn’t sound quite so impressive as jumping out, does it?. lol
That’s the major snag. Mediocrity in ordinary people’s lives would make for mediocre videos, wouldn’t it?
Yours is really impressive though. You certainly showed imagination when you created that. Earned my undying respect…
Hi Anne!
Ha ha! You’re funny!
Thanks for the kind compliment.
The funny thing is – we’ve all done some pretty cool stuff…
Like your trip to the U.S.! LOL!
On the one hand, you don’t need to have jumped out of an airplane…
The milestones in your life are there…
If you take the time to think back to those items you’re most proud of.
The challenge / the fun part is to come up with favorite life milestones
that aren’t cool or awesome by some general yardstick…
but rather by your own.
On the other hand, it’s also an opportunity to
make a list of some cool and awesome things you’d LIKE
to be part of your story…
and make a conscious effort to actually weave them into your life story.
I’d love to travel to see the Pyramids,
the Great Wall of China,
The green forests and mountains of New Zealand,
And play beach soccer in Brazil.
I haven’t done ANY of those things yet…
But thinking consciously about them
allows me the opportunity to dream –
and as I dream, I realize that I can make decisions now
that increase the likelihood I’ll get those opportunities in the future.
Your life is VERY FAR FROM MEDIOCRE, OR ORDINARY, ANNE.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video, Anne.
I’d love to hear of some of your wild aspirations, too!
Bolaji.