Flexibility
Flexibility
Flexibility competence can be demonstrated by discussing how you deal with unexpected situations and answering questions such as:
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Execution
Execution
Don’t want to film yourself? Feel camera-shy? There could be a number of different reasons for not wanting to perform in front of the camera. Luckily, you don’t necessarily have to in order to create a video CV! Here’s a couple of examples:
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Preparation
Preparation
So by now, you know already what you want to say, but here’s another question: how do you want to realise it in a video, with images and sound? This is the moment to imagine your story! Try to see and hear with your mind’s eyes and ears what you want the viewers to see and hear. Before getting cameras and phones out and recording your video CV, you better prepare. It’s good practice to write a script even if it’s just a simple outline. It will help you focus on what’s important and you won’t forget to mention anything. A script or storyboard should be clear to yourself, but also to the viewer. In fact, the viewer should be able to construct the video you have in mind on the basis of your script or storyboard.
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Review and dissemination
Review and dissemination
Don’ts
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Review and dissemination
Review and dissemination
After you finish your video and before you start planning how you can share it, it might be worth taking some time to evaluate your video. While a video CV can help your chances of getting a job it can also hurt 🤕 them. Here’s a short checklist of things to consider before sending out your video CV.
Self-management
Self-management
The ability to stay motivated, even if something goes wrong, is an important and sought-after skill. Here’s a couple of examples that might help you demonstrate this ability:
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Creativity
Creativity
Creativity + planning = strategic thinking, and if you’re good at it, remember to mention this skill in your video CV!
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Execution
Execution
Even if you do not own a camera and professional editing software, there’s plenty of resources that you consider. Here’s a couple of suggestions:
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