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Do's

Review and dissemination

"We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain."

Tom Stoppard

Do:

Get inspiration from online examples
Create a video when it's one of the application requirements
Look professional in front of the camera, wear appropriate clothing
Research the company/position you're applying for
Write a script, prepare notes
Get feedback from your peers, family, friends, co-workers (the more feedback the better)
Show your personality
Showcase relevant skills, expertise
Have fun!

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Project development is a creative endeavour?

Creativity

“Every project is an opportunity to learn, to figure out problems and challenges, to invent and reinvent.”

David Rockwell

Creativity is not just about generating ideas. We could argue that project development as a whole is a creative endeavour. If you’re not entirely convinced yet, bear with us for a moment! What we mean is that projects evolve, take unexpected turns and in fact people rarely end up with the result that they envisioned at the very beginning. This whole project development process requires an open mind and willingness to learn, invent, reinvent and create along the way. You could show off your creativity competence by focusing your digital story on project development experience!

Have you developed any projects?
How has the creativity competence helped you along the way?
How did your creativity help you manage your team/or become a better team player?
Have you ever identified an opportunity to develop a project differently in order to achieve better/more desirable results?

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Time management

Self-management

"Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan."

Margaret Thatcher

Time management is an important and sought-after skill, and if that’s something you’re good at, you should definitely mention it. How can you demonstrate that you’re well organised? In your video CV, you might answer questions such as:

Do you make to-do lists? Show examples
Do you have a time check? Do you set yourself time limits?
Do you use software tools for time management, for example Pomodoro timer apps?
Do you feel comfortable delegating tasks?
How do you organise your time? Do you focus on one task at a time or do you prefer multitasking?
How do you plan your day? Do you have a routine? What does it look like?

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Strategic thinking

Creativity

“The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.”

Abraham Lincoln

Creativity + planning = strategic thinking, and if you’re good at it, remember to mention this skill in your video CV!

What are your career goals? Are your ambitions reasonable and in line with the organisation’s/company's goals?
How and if you would change the company/organisation?
How would you contribute to its growth?
Can picture what the organisation could transform into with you?
You could possibly show your prospective employers what it would be like to work with you.

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Don’ts

Review and dissemination

"Measure twice and cut once."

proverb

Don’ts

Don't send out your video resume if you got feedback that it might be offensive
if you're not happy with the outcome, the quality is not up to your standard (sometimes it might do more harm than good)
Don't try to include everything you've done
Don't just read out your resume
Don't criticise your previous employer
Don't get too personal

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Dissemination

Review and dissemination

"I think performers are all show-offs anyway, especially musicians. Unless you show off, you're not going to get noticed."

Elton John

You’ve just created a video and you’re excited to share it with the whole world, congratulations! Welcome to the next step – that is trying to get your work seen. It might feel like you’ve done all the hard work already but … this step requires attention and planning as well. After all, if no one, or in fact if your prospective employers, won’t watch your digital story, all the hard work will be fruitless. 🍒 It is important to prepare a publicity plan. Here’s a couple of things to take into account:

Are you planning to attach this video with your application?
Maybe you’d like to circulate it to a wider audience?
Which channels are you going to use to distribute and why?
Where do hiring managers advertise the job? Maybe targeting them on those platforms eg. Linkedin woudl be

If you’re going to be using social media to distribute your video CV, it might be worth doing a relevant hashtag research to discover new opportunities to reach your potential employers. For instance, Tik Tok launched a video CVs programme in 2021 and in order for their resumes to be considered, people were asked to add #TikTokResumes hashtag.

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Embracing cultural diversity

Collaboration

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”

Audre Lorde

Working in multicultural environments is rewarding and exciting but it can also be challenging at times. Different customs, traditions and languages mean that a certain level of flexibility, diplomacy, patience and willingness to learn will be needed in order to collaborate fruitfully. Ready to show your prospective employer how well you work in multicultural environments? Highlight your skills by answering the questions below 👇

Briefly introduce your experience of working in multicultural environments
Have you ever faced any challenges while working in a multicultural environment? How did you deal with them?
Have you lived/studied abroad? If you have, tell us more about your experience.
How do you negotiate cross-cultural differences in order to accomplish your and common goals?
Are you eager to learn about the cultural practices and worldview of others?

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Tell us more about your passion project or a hobby!

Creativity

“I draw like other people bite their nails.”

Pablo Picasso

There is no better way to show your creativity than sharing your work and talking about your creative process… even if the creativity skill is not listed as one of the requirements for the position you’re applying for, it is a sought-after competence and could help you differentiate yourself from the competition. Remember you don’t have to be a professional painter, director, designer, photographer or artist to share the projects that you are passionate about with prospective employers. A Video CV is a great way to show off your personality and interests, and can be a great conversation starter. Wonder where to start?

Do you draw, paint, perform, play a musical instrument, take photographs, write … mime? How long have you been doing this?
Could you show some examples of your creative projects? (presentation, video tour, etc…)
What did you learn from arts & crafts?
Have you developed any transversal skills?
Do you consider yourself creative? What incident made you think that?

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