What is a Video Resume?
A JobzMall Video Resume is a revolutionary video-based form of expression for you as an individual and candidate. Essentially, we ask targeted questions that your peers and employers are interested in hearing. However, the magic is in your response. Because potential employers and peers get to see and interact with you via video, people get to see who you are and what is important to you from the get-go.
What kind of questions will I be answering?
After introducing yourself, your background, and your goals, we ask expert-curated questions that will not only help increase your chances of being heard and seen by potential employers, but ones that will also help highlight yourself as a peer in the new workforce. Some examples: When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do? or What advice would you give to your younger self?
As you may see from those examples, some of our questions even help you grow as an individual. Here at JobzMall, we are all about stimulating personal growth and achievement. With that in mind, let's dive in!
Let's start recording!
Quick Steps:
Access the Video Resume Studio directly by clicking here
Allow access to your camera and microphone;
Start answering the questions by clicking Record Now.
When you are done answer your questions, click Finish Video Resume.
Detailed Walkthrough:
To access our Video Resume Studio (where all the magic happens), there are many ways to get started. You can visit the studio directly by clicking here, or simply click Enter Studio on your profile:
You will be greeted by a beautiful video of some example questions that have been answered by our workforce here at JobzMall, and some further information regarding the process. When you are ready click continue to proceed to the studio. If you clicked on the button on your homepage, it the studio will show up immediately. If everything goes well, you should see the person that means the most, yourself!
Video Resume Studio Overview
Before you start recording, it is important to know how to use to the Video Resume Studio. Let's go over some of the different parts!
Recording Area
The Recording Area is where you record, upload, re-record, or remove answers from your Video Resume.
Question Overview
The Question Overview shows you detailed information about the current question you are answering or about to answer and how long you have to answer the currently selected question. It also gives you the ability to either skip the question or open your Video Resume notes (more on notes later).
Video Questions
The Video Questions box shows you all of the questions that are available for you to answer, and allows you select the question(s) you want to answer.
Recording Your Video Resume
When you start off for your first time, your first question, "Hello JobzMall!", should already be selected! Let's go ahead and click Record Now to start answering. Remember, this one is an introduction about yourself, your values, and your goals. Tell the world who you are and why you are here! Once you hear the beep, start talking!
When you are done recording your answer, simply click Stop Recording to finish your answer:
Uploading Your Answer
Here at JobzMall, we know that creativity knows no bounds, and a professionally edited video can definitely be up your alley. That is why you can also upload your Video Resume answers as well. To do so simple click the upload button in the Recording Area:
After uploading your video, it will be processed and available within minutes.
Reviewing Your Answer(s)
After you answer a question, you will see your recorded/uploaded answer in the Recording Area.
Notice that answered questions have a filled checkmark next to their name in the Video Questions box. You can click on each one to review your answers.
Next Question
If you are done and satisfied with your answer, click the Continue button in the Recording Area!
Deleting an Answer
To delete an answer, simple click the trashcan icon at the top left of the Recording Area:
Rerecording an Answer
To rerecord an answer, simply click the Rerecord button in the Recording Area:
Finished Recording?
Whenever you are satisfied with your answers click Finish Video Resume:
After Recording Your Video Resume
Looking sharp and sounding great! I am sure potential employers and peers alike will love your answers! Now for us to answer the biggest question of all, now what? Well, there is a lot to do on JobzMall, but here are some good ideas!
Fill up your profile. If you haven't done so already, after completing your video resume, you should definitely make sure your profile is up to date and looking great! When employers stumble upon those amazing answers, they are definitely going to want to know the details behind the person that just dazzled them! Learn how to manage your profile here.
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Managing Your Video Resume
If you ever decide you want to change answers, remove answers, or answer new questions, you can go to your profile.
Answering more questions
To answer more questions you can click the plus icon at the top of your Profile's Video Resume view:
Editing or Deleting Questions
You can edit or delete a question by clicking the pencil icon when hovering over a question on your Profile's Video Resume view: