In today's fast-paced job market, having a strong online presence is essential for landing your dream job. While having a well-crafted resume and LinkedIn profile are the most important, it is also common to have a professional website or blog, and an active social media profile. One tool that many job seekers are overlooking is video.

Video is a powerful tool that can help you stand out from the crowd and showcase your skills and personality in a way that text simply cannot. It is also a great way to connect with potential employers and build relationships.

Here are a few tips for utilizing video to get your new job in 2025:

• Create a video resume. This is a great way to introduce yourself to potential employers and highlight your skills and experience. Your video resume should be short and to the point, and it should be well-produced and professional. You can use this to include information not included on your resume as well and link to the video at the top of your resume and LinkedIn profile.
• Use video to showcase your work. If you have any samples of your work, such as writing samples, design projects, or code, create a video to showcase them. This is a great way to demonstrate your skills and talent to potential employers. If you are sharing something on your computer, you can use a screen recorder like loom, and narrate to your audience what is being shown. Many job applications will give an option to include work samples and this is a more in depth way to showcase your work.

Here are some additional tips for creating effective job-seeking videos:

• Keep it short and sweet. Your videos should be no more than a few minutes long, as those looking to hire you likely don’t have the time to watch a long video.
• Be professional. Dress appropriately, have a clean background, and speak clearly and confidently.
• Be yourself. Let your personality shine through in your videos. Don’t be afraid to smile.
• Promote your videos. Share your videos on your website, LinkedIn profile, and your resume.

We had Katie Braden on the New Planner Podcast over the summer who provided her insight on using video. You can find this episode here. We also recently posted a video on the topic that you can find here.

By utilizing video, you can give yourself a significant advantage in your job search. So what are you waiting for? Start creating some videos today!

 

The New Planner Recruiting Team

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