Finding it hard to describe your personality and skills via your resume? Fear not, for visumes will give you the opportunity to showcase and express yourself better.
Visumes are really easy to produce - Read Prevview's Guide to Visumes here for five easy steps that will help you get started on producing your very own masterpiece. If you have any queries, write to as at prevviewvideos@prevview.com!
Step 1: DECIDE
There is no hard and fast rule on what a Visume should be like. You can make it as creative or corporate as you want.
Tip: No matter what theme or background you select, remember to ALWAYS remain professional.
Check out our examples:
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Step 2: WRITE
Writing your script is as easy as having a conversation to someone about yourself. Follow these simple steps and you will be on the right track:
Tip: Keep it clear, concise and straight to the point.
Introduce yourself
State your Educational Background
Talk about your work experiences. For newbies to the job market, talk about the relevance of your course of study to the field you want to enter.
Talk about your interests and co-curricular activities
State your goals and what you aspire to be
Thank your viewer for watching your Visume
Check out these sample scripts!
Step 3: PRACTICE
Practice and practice your script Tip: Practice makes perfect and the better you know your script, the easier it is for you to deliver on camera.
Here are some simple ways to practice:
Step 4: VISUME TOOLS
Pick the ideal tool for you readily available at your disposal, in your own homes and at Prevview.
Video Camera/Video function in Camera
The great thing about video cameras and cameras is that you can do your own filming.
If you feel shy to have someone film your visume for you, then it's not an issue.
All you have to do is:
Find a stable spot to place your camera
Hit the record button and position yourself in frame. (Trial and error method works best when you are alone)
You can even use a camera stand and adjust the height according to your needs.
If you do get a friend to film it, make sure that the camera is held steadily and the film does not wind up not shaky.
It is best if you use a stand, as you don't want to end up giving employers the feeling of sea sickness.
Mobile Phone Camera (e.g.iPhone or any phone with a better quality camera)
Almost everyone has an iPhone, or some other smart phone that enables you to film videos. So why not make the best of it?
Get a friend or family member to be your videographer for the day. (Borrow their phones if you don't have your own).
Get them to ensure that you are in frame, and you can do your thing! It's as easy as that.
Remember to ensure that your videographer has steady hands. The best way to make sure that the film is not shaky is to get the camera person
to prop his/her elbow against a wall, table or tree even, depending on where your shooting location is.
Web Camera
These days, almost all computers and laptops, come with inbuilt web cameras. With web cameras, you can film your visumes at the comfort of your own bedrooms.
Here's what you need to do:
Position the web cameras at the angle you look best. The great thing about web cameras is that you can view what is happening in front of you,
and you can easily adjust your settings/positioning. Remember to sit straight!
Ensure that your background is appropriate enough for a visume and start filming. Know that you have free reign to create whatever backdrop
you want. But, always remain professional. The last thing employers want is to catch an image of your bed or intimates hanging in the background!
With laptops, their portability is such a great plus. Just make sure your battery is fully charged,
carry it anywhere you want and film your visume against the desired background.
Professional Studio Filming Services from at Prevview
We all get only one chance to create a FIRST impression. This scary revelation works for both employers and employees.
Prevviewees - You want to create the perfect visume to make a lasting impression on potential employers and ultimately be compelling enough to get calls for interviews. Eventually you want to land the perfect job. But what if you don't have the tools and the resources to get started?
Employers - You want to attract the right kind of employees and even potential clients and investors for your company. You may need help in creating a corporate video that manages to succinctly and creatively showcase your strengths and company portfolio.
Well fear not, because Prevview is the ideal gun for hire. We have a studio set up just for you with a professional videographer and editor on hand to
create for you the perfect visume or corporate video package. Jobseekers just prepare your scripts and show up confident and ready to put your
best face forward. Employers- tell us what you want and we will deliver. If you need suggestions - not a problem! Prevview will get its top creative minds
together and come up with the perfect idea that suits your preference and execute it with excellence.
Step 5: EDIT
Editing your visumes is way easier than you think. Mac users can easily use iMovies and Windows users can use Windows Movie Maker – both completely FREE tools! Check out our step by step video guide to editing.
The great thing about video cameras and cameras is that you can do your own filming.
Mobile Phone Camera (e.g.iPhone or any phone with a better quality camera)
Web Camera
Professional Studio Filming Services from at Prevview
