{"id":35095,"date":"2014-02-11T14:39:14","date_gmt":"2014-02-11T19:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=35095"},"modified":"2015-04-28T14:55:34","modified_gmt":"2015-04-28T19:55:34","slug":"video-resumes-a-refreshing-alternative-to-demo-reels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/video-resumes-a-refreshing-alternative-to-demo-reels\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Resumes – A Refreshing Alternative to Demo Reels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to stand out from the crowd? A video resume will not only show off your work and capabilities but also will give the viewer insight into your personality. Check out our favorites and a few considerations for making your own.<\/h2>\n

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If you search Vimeo for ‘demo reel’ you’ll get 83,000 results\u00a0(February 2014). What are you doing to set yourself apart?<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying for a job in a video or design field<\/strong>? Submitting a high quality demo reel is not only suggested, it’s often required. And while well crafted demo reels can show off your previous projects and work experience they do little to inform the viewer about the person behind the footage.<\/p>\n

Employers want to hire someone they connect with<\/strong>. This is where a ‘video resume’ can really set you apart from the pack.<\/p>\n

Similar to a demo reel or showreel, a video resume showcases your technical abilities but also gives the viewer insight into who you are as a person – how you present yourself, what your interests are and a dose of your personality.<\/p>\n

We’ve broken out the following examples into types of effective video resumes – the “About Me” and the “Hire Me”. Use them as creative inspiration for crafting your own.<\/p>\n

About Me Video Resumes<\/h2>\n

Graphic designer\u00a0Wenzhu Wei<\/a> effectively uses his graphic design skills to showcase his work experience and personal history:<\/p>\n