The Future of Job Search Looks a Lot Like YouTube--Here's What You Can do to Prepare

The Future of Job Search Looks a Lot Like YouTube--Here's What You Can do to Prepare.

Ask yourself, how many times did you watch that skiing squirrel on YouTube from a few years ago? Or as my fiance does every so often, replay that clip of the honey badger with the overdubbed British accent giving the video a hilarious kind of chutzpa. How many times a day do you watch the latest video from your  phone, tablet, or even PC?

You're not alone. YouTube just announced they are now averaging about 1 billion visitors each month and are streaming 50% more hours of video than a year ago. 1 in 7 people on planet earth will visit the site this month alone! Think about how many hours of video this represents. Not only are people watching videos, they are creating them at breakneck speed. So, what does the rapid rise in video consumption and production mean to you?

If you are reading this blog you probably are, or know someone who is, looking for a job. The tools and resources you use to search for that job are changing constantly and it is in this flux that we at www.clicktogethired.com see video as the next great avenue for job seekers and job posters to find a match. The paper resume will morph into the video presentation where you will have up to three minutes to sell your skills and experience visually. Video conferences are becoming more routine as a way to remotely interview candidates without having to incur travel expenses.

Here's 5 things you can do now to help safeguard your job search and be relevant in this age of instant video:

1. Use the webcam most likely already installed on your laptop to shoot a 1-2 minute video of you talking about three of your most recent professional accomplishments. Dress professionally to record the video and upload this 'mini-resume' to one or more of your social media sites or blogs. Don't forget to edit the video. You can also record using your iPad or smartphone--just make sure the resolution is at least 720dpi.
2. Create a YouTube channel with 3-5 'mini-resume' videos showcasing your skills and.or job-related know how.
3. Search YouTube for video job postings--many employers are now posting videos to attract candidates beyond the normal online job boards.
4. Upload your 'mini-resume' videos to a YouTube alternative site like Vimeo to cast the widest possible net in your job search.
5. Use an online video creation tool like Animoto to upload high-resolution JPGs of your resume and/or professional accomplishments (products you've helped launch, sell, etc.) and set them to music for an interactive professional resume video you can attach when emailing recruiters or hiring managers regarding a job opportunity.

 We hope you are able to incorporate some of these tips and strategies into your current job search.

Until next time,

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