Creating a video resume

A video resume is a great modern way to showcase your skills and enhance your traditional CV especially if you aspire to build a career in a creative profession. It is an opportunity to demonstrate that you are a professional candidate with good verbal communication skills.

So, what do you need to consider when making a video resume?

1.Is it appropriate?

Only make a video if it is relevant-you would not want to make a generic video and send it out to employers without mentioning the specifics of the vacant position and industry.

2.Never read out your resume

Who is to blame? And does it actually matter?

The definition of blame is to 'feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong'. And the definition of a scapegoat is 'One that is made to bear the blame of others'. The problem with blame game in the workplace is it permits individuals, teams and companies (yes, if it is part of their culture) to be stagnant.

Picture this... A group of four junior eager sales executives have just landed their first pitch after joining the company out of university with a top organisation with 5,000 + head count. They showed great initiative by using their contacts to get their foot in the door. So they go out to meet with the company executives and give it all that they have got and leave feeling like they did a gre..

Back to work tomorrow after the holiday break. Have you got the January blues?

The festive period has passed and with many returning to work for January 2014 feeling the post-holiday gloom. Remember you are not alone; everybody gets the back-to-work blues. You just need to read this and get motivated again.

Below are 10 ways to beat the January blues and have a great start to 2014.

1. Make a resolution or set yourself some goals-This is a great way to keep you motivated til you get back into the swing of things


2. Exercise more often-If you keep your body fit your mind will equally be fit after that post work out buzz


3. Watch what you eat and drink- Certain foods have the vitamins and minerals to give you more energy


4. Sleeping hours- Try and get 7-8 hours sleep to make ..
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