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Creating a powerful video Video CVs are increasingly being used to assess alignment between what is in the written CV and the embodiment of this information—you. 'A traditional CV outlines your skills, qualifications and experience, whereas a video CV enables an employer to get a feel for your personality,' says Lisa LaRue, a career coach at CareerWorx. VideoRecruit, which launched in 2012, allows users to create recruitment profiles with or without video. On average, those with a recorded CV are clicked on 7.6 times more than those without. 'People are intrigued to see video CVs as they are new and more visually communicative than a paper CV,' says Thompson. The Assignment 1 video gives you the opportunity to practise the marketing of BRAND YOU so that your unique positioning in the market is evident. Here are a of number tips to assist you. 1. The camera is a real person! Create a human interaction. Imagine you are actually being interviewed and what you are saying is a response to a question. How close would you stand/sit to a person when you are engaged in conversation? Would you be looking up or down at them? Would your eyes be focused on them or darting back and forth to notes? Would you be mindful of your dress and background surroundings? 2. Getting your positioning right.  Set the camera up at eye level (do not look down at the camera). -

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Consider purchasing a webcam; brands to consider are Logitech, HP and Creative. There is a wide range available via eBay or at JB HiFi or Officeworks.

Keep eye contact with the camera but don't stare at the camera. Be mid-body distance from the camera; the viewer should be able to see your facial expressions clearly. Check out the following links for more information: -

9 simple body language tips for your next job interview. Video interviews tips: What should you sit on? The best camera angles for a video interview.

3. Check lighting and sound—you want you to be the focus of the video.  Lighting principles are covered in Applying 3-point lighting.  Sound: The built-in microphone that comes with most cameras, computers and smartphones is not what you want to use for interviews for many reasons. Reason 1: Since it is located on the body of the device, it will be very difficult to get the microphone close to the interview subject’s mouth. (Remember, the closer the mic is to your interview subject, the cleaner and more true the audio recording.) Reason 2: Since the internal mic is positioned super close to the controls on your device, noise of buttons clicking, etc. will be captured. Also, the sound of any

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internal fans create a low rumbling noise that reduces your overall audio quality. A solution is to purchase a USB desktop or lapel microphone. There is a wide range of these available on eBay, at JB HiFi or Officeworks. Music and images: Great to include but don't allow them to dominate. You are the focus of the video. Don't place notes on the ground below or off to the side of the camera (so your eyes have to look away). Dress for a professional conversation environment. Film in a professional feeling environment. Bedrooms are fine but the audience is not listening to the first part of your interview. They are checking out your room! Place a headshot picture of people you know and respect professionally close to the camera. This will help with 'talking to a real person'. Alternatively, have a professionally dressed and respected friend or colleague stand directly behind the camera.

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5 steps to recording a video interview

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The ultimate guide to acing video interviews

4. Mobile phone recording If you are going to use a smartphone to record, check out 5 tips for creating video and audio content with your iPhone.

5. Editing and post-production Use editing software that allows you to insert key words or images that support/reinforce what you are saying. Be careful you don't create a distraction with these so that your audience is no longer listening/watching you. 6. Make a lasting impression Remember you only have a few seconds to engage them—then you have to keep them interested. Introduce yourself and end with something along the lines of, 'Thank you for taking the time to watch this video'. 7. Prepare to succeed Write a script but don't read the script. Jot key points on a card that you can easily see but that you don't have to look at. Practise until you get to a space where you feel the real you is coming through. You are not undergoing a job interview—you are communicating/pitching yourself. Ace your video interview explains the general principles of communicating via video.

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