About Your Video Introduction
Did you ever think if you could just have a minute with a hiring manager you could get a great job? Well, here's your chance. Hiring managers come to FutureResume.com because they want to experience your personality and professionalism first hand in your 1- to 2-minute video introduction. This is your chance to stand out in the crowd and make employers feel comfortable that you're the right person for the job. There are two ways to make a video:

• Make your own right at your computer or ask a friend to help, then upload to the site (see tips and instructions)
  
• Come to the Futureresume.com office in Newport Beach, California and we'll professionally make your candidate video introduction for you. Professionally shot, edited and uploaded to your resume profile online. Your paper resume and video introduction will be reviewed by our professional recruiting staff and feedback will be provided.

So read the tips and instructions page, look at our sample script and get started.


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Candidate Script Tip

• • Created by HR professionals to assist all FutureResume.com seekers achieve the most impact within the limited timeframe. Direct, concise and hits the key points hiring managers want to attain during a video introduction. Review and watch our sample videos to see the right way to do your introduction video.

Timing Tips

• •Extensive research has shown that most employers would like to view a video introduction in 60 seconds or less. Practice makes perfect! Practice the candidate script (out loud), so that you are familiar with the flow and that you are able to complete your video in one minute or less.

Clothing Tips

• •Wear a professional outfit. Solid colors photograph the best. Do not wear stripes!

Environment Tips

• •Lighting: Do not use natural sunlight. Windows should be avoided so that shadows do not appear. If you cannot avoid a window, try and cover it with a dark sheet. Make sure you are in a well lit room. You may want to bring in extra lamps to ensure you can properly see yourself on the video.
• •Noises: Keep out background noises (doors opening, music, talking, traffic, and coughing).
• •Background:Solid colors work best. Make sure you do not blend in with your background color.

Camera Tips

• • The right distance is essential for a great video. Make sure you are centered in the frame, waist up and sized proportionately in the frame. Not too small, not too big!

Make-up Tips:

• • Powder will help decrease shine issues you will get from the lighting.

Editing

• Do not combine more than 2 takes. Keep editing seamless. Do not have any dead space between speaking or from one take to the next. If you are combining takes make sure that you stay in a consistent place on the screen.

File Size Tips:

• Up to 50MB
• Upload:The FutureResume.com Video Team will review your video to ensure you have met the terms and conditions that our employers are counting on.

Upload Instructions

Video Resumes Allowed: 1 per user
File Size: Up to 50MB
Accepted File Types: .3gp; .3g2; .asf; .avi; .dv; .flv; .m4v; .mov; .mpg; .mpg2; .mpeg; .mpeg2; .mpeg4; .mp4; .qt; .wmv;.asf; .mp3;.wav; .wma

Step 1: Create a name for your resume

Step 2: Browse to retrieve your file & click upload. You will be able to see how long it will take for your video to upload by watching the status bar.

Please Note: This may take up to 10 minutes depending on your connection. DO NOT close or click away from this page, please open another browser window instead.

Step 3: View your video after uploading to make sure everything is correct.

Questions? Contact us @ (888) 838-8331 or email us.