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10/07/2013

Video CVs To Help UK Unemployed

A new video app is being launched to enable young, unemployed people and graduates to film themselves and upload their own visual CV.
UK Youth has teamed up with the social video app VideofyMe to create a new social media job market to help young people grab the attention of employers.
"With youth unemployment standing at around 1 million young people and up to 70 graduates chasing every job, it is more important than ever before to be heard above the crowd," a statement from UK Youth said.
Users film their own video CV before posting it on Twitter with the hashtag #employme.
Employers can then search directly within Twitter for new recruits.
UK Youth has published a list of tips on getting started:
- Keep it short and snappy - maximum two minutes, but aim to be closer to one. Remember employers could have hundreds of applications to go through.
- Be creative but not too clever - there is a fine line between being interesting and being a show off. You don't want your CV to go global for the wrong reasons.
- Be professional – consider dressing and behaving like you would in the workplace or as if you are going for an interview in person.
- Add value - the whole point of a video CV is to add greater insight to your strengths and personality. Don't just read out your CV. Let the employer know not only what you have achieved but what you could achieve for them.
- Make it appropriate – target your video CV for the job market you are aiming for. A more creative video CV for the creative industries; a more straight forward video CV for business and commerce.
- Include your contact details – make it as easy as possible for the employer to get hold of you.
- Break all these rules - if you have a truly unique and arresting idea.
The app can be downloaded via www.videofy.me
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