How to make your application video a success
An application video gives you the chance to impress recruiters with your personality and stand out from the crowd of applicants.
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Your checklist for a successful application video:
- Good Equipment: Record your video with a smartphone with good camera quality. A mobile phone tripod is worthwhile to prevent shaky footage. If you don't have a tripod, prop your phone against objects and ensure that your framing is straight and as centered as possible.
- Pay attention to good sound quality and lighting – ideally film in daylight near a window.
- Choose the right setting: Check in advance what will be visible in the background of your video. A neutral background is best.
- Select an outfit, that is appropriate and in which you feel comfortable! Dress as you would for a job interview.
- Plan the rough outline of your video in advance: You shouldn't read from a script, but it helps to go through what you want to say beforehand. Take some relaxed test shots first and check if everything is consistent.
- Pay attention to any requirements, if the video is required in the application process. If you are making a video on your own initiative, structure it like an elevator pitch and make sure it doesn't become too long.
Your video is recorded? Great! Now, a video editing program can give your video the final touch.
Don't worry, you don't need an expensive program: There are several free apps available for mobile phones that allow you to do basic video editing. But don't overdo it with special effects – after all, the application video is primarily to get a personal impression of you.
