Recession Job hunting: Michael Spafferty’s Video Resume
I recently wrote about one of the best kept secrets of recession job hunting – the video resume. Not enough people are putting the moving picture to work for them in the workplace, so I’m here to tell you that if you’re at your wits end, the video resume may be your next, best ball.
I promised that I would be submitting my own video resume to the Unemploymentality, but I am experiencing a few technical difficulties. Instead, my brother from another mother, Michael Spafferty, has agreed to share his in the name of education and economic stimulus. I also asked Michael if he had any pointers for the good people out there. This is what he had to say:
“Making a video resume is simple. Just boil-down your paper resume into a few points that articulate your experience, your interests and what type of social creature you are. After that, just script it out and talk into the camera. Don’t forget to get lots of sexy, super model shots too. HR reps love that shit.
I do realize that some people have a hard time making a video resume because they are too humble to step in front of a camera and talk pretty about themselves. These people better suck it up and learn to be a baller or I’ll be getting their job too. Try to be humble, but don’t forget that the objective is to sell yourself. So don’t lie, but be sure to mention how awesome you are. ’Check it or you wreck it’ …Oh. And it doesn’t hurt to take your pants off during your video resume at some point. HR reps love a sense of humor and nothing says funny like no pants. Know what I’m saying, John?”
No, not really, Michael. But nonetheless, you are a scholar and a gentleman for sharing your video resume with us:
Michael is currently looking for another job as a Manager’s Manager. If you hear of anything please contact him on twitter.
It’s official. You’ve gone off the deep end. Loved the part about being a midwife
MJ
hahah nice dude
Are you rocking fake hair nowadays, or is that actually what you hair becomes when unemployed?
if only more people understood that you need to exploit developing countries…
That soundtrack is the pinnacle of awful.
Thanks to everyone for their kind words about my video resume. It was a lot of hard work, but as you can see, it really paid off! I should have a job in no time.
Sorry Lucas, the hair is 100% real and god given. Don’t be jealous though, my hair dresser can do wonders with even flat or damaged hair. Email me offline if you’d like her contact details.
And for the rest of you out there – don’t give up! Someday you’ll all get jobs again. Who knows! Maybe you can work for me!
Your #1 go-to guy,
Michael Spafferty
“giving 100% is not all that much if 100% is only like an ounce or something to begin with.”
—Michael Spafferty
HR managers do NOT want video resumes, they do not have time. A video introduction is much better. Twenty seconds tops!
Dude !! Africa is not a country it’s an incontinent !!
I notice you only did management stuff . You shudda done Jawgriphy
Bong !!!
Your a nut John, I’m in love with this site… Which will likely lead to my unemployment…
Ah, so that is what I have been missing in my interviews. I should have taken off my pants.
Very impressive!Goes on to show that “being different” will make all the difference in these tough times.
Incidentally there is an interesting website that is specifically dedicated to recession victims.It offers help and discusses all issues related to recession-www.angstcorner.com. Guess you should put this there and inspire many more!
Pretty darn creative if I must say so myself. If I can be of help, visit http://www.freegovtjobs.com.
Love the video resume sample. Check out some of ours.
Mike Perlow
President, Getatvjob.com
I actually like the idea of this. Perhaps job seekers can post videos and upload it to potential employers. You can go over the whole resume and get a first interview feel for the candidate. Different? hmmm. innovative? yes
Very clever and creative. I’m curious how much it would cost to make a quality v-resume though.