Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face interview meetings have been reduced a lot. In addition, meeting your future employer on networking events such as job fares is also less likely due to various restrictions. Because of this, a video applications are a great way to allow a possible new employer to get a somehow personal impression of you as a person.
Besides, video applications are not very common, yet. That makes your application stand out from the crowed. A video is also a great way to give your application a personal touch when you send out unsolicited applications.
But how to prepare an application video? Here is how to do it:
Use talentcube for your video application
Talentcube is the self-proclaimed number 1 platform for video applications. It is designed for preparing, storing and disseminating your application videos. In addition to the application videos, you can complete your application homepage. This page can contain information about your CV and extra qualifications.
The use of talentcube is free of charge for applicants.
Make your own video
If you do not want to use a pre-existing platform such as talentcube, you could also produce your own application video. You could upload it to video such as youtube or vimeo. Or, you could store the video on the cloud service of your choice such a dropbox.
The link to your application video you can then distribute by conventional means such as email or paper application.
If you make your own application video from scratch, check out this great little guide to walk you through the process.
Also, a basic video editing and cutting software such as this movie maker might come in handy if you produce your own video.
Check out this blog post for more ideas how to mix up your application game.