de Silvia Mingarelli

The competitive nature of the labor market requires a creative and unique CV  to attract the attention of potential future potential employer. Creating a Video CV to accompany your traditional CV would be a great way to stand out from the crowd. The Video CV can provide to potential employers a better vision of what a person has to offer to them.

Why a Video CV?

Today, a Video CV is an essential tool when looking for a job. Here we have compiled some examples of video job application that stand out for their creativity and funny way to apply for a job. If you’re wondering how much humor, wit and creativity to include in your Videos CVs, read these examples we suggest.

• There are self-promotional videos with just an intro that links to other videos featured in this series, for example: about you, skills, education, timeline and contact.

• There are also creative Video CVs which come with eye-catching animation and light background music. They showcase the job seeker’s creative skills, personalities and experiences.

• You can also employ digital drawing in your Video CV to tell your story. This is an effective way to show off your skills and education at the same time.

• You can write on a chalkboard your story on video. A great background music also lends a hand in the video.

• There are animated made with AfterEffect and Adobe Illustrator. They can depict in a very funny way your education, work experiences and hobbies.

• You can make a Video CV in the form of a job interview: the concept behind the video is that it emulates what it would actually be like for you in an interview and you she would answer questions.

• Another way to stand out is to put a bold title to your Video CV such as, Pleasehireme.

• You can create a Video CV using a crumpled piece of paper and a pair of hands to describe yourself. What’s even better is that this presentation can be made with After Effects and Photoshop.

• If you’re someone who prefers a more simple route, how about something with typograghy and icons.

• If you’re a social media expert you can use a digital graphic resume. It can be done in a very informative and engaging manner with some nice music too.

Evaluation criteria

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria:

The video CV should have a maximum duration of 3 minutes and must be made according to standard video file formats; if the video doesn’t display properly or lasts more than three minutes, it will be considered invaluable;

The Evaluation Group uses the following indicators to qualify the video CV:

Display capability: from 1 to 5 points
Clarity: from 1 to 5 points
Relevance and completeness of the contents: from 1 to 5 points
Originality: from 1 to 5 points
Adequacy of language: from 1 to 5 points (more points for using a foreign language)
Technical quality of the video (audio, graphics, address, etc.): from 1 to 5 points
Communication skills: 3 points

In order to participate in the contest, they will be considered valid only those Video CVs that will score at least 16 out of 33. Only the 8 top Video Cvs will be admitted to win the price.

Awards

The 8 best Video CVs will get the opportunity to do a six months internship in an European company. Each winner that will complete the probationary period of the internship will receive an amount of 200 euros.