How to Write a Video Resume Script

Lesson Overview


In this lesson, you will devise a video resume script using material from the Seven Strategies Framework and job description(s), in accordance with your target audience and word count timelines.


Learning Objectives


Write a concise video resume script that summarizes what you have to offer your target audience, drawing on points from the Seven Strategies Framework and job ads.


Consider a variety of formats to structure your script including video marketing techniques and oral presentation and storytelling techniques.


Learning Activities


Research

  • Locate personally relevant job ads for descriptions of desired skills

  • Summarize common wording and requirements


Outline & Write

  • Identify how desired skills from job ads align with your abilities and/or intentions

  • Write a summary of what you have to offer in accordance with words per minute timeline


Determine Suitable Length of Video

  • Edit video resume script to be concise

  • Use word count per minute timelines to establish how long script should be, e.g., 150 words per minute of video

Lesson Resources

Lesson Introduction: How to Write a Video Resume Script

How Long Should a Video Resume Be?

How to Become Self-Aware of Your Value

How to Use Sara Blakely's Perfect Pitch Formula to Write a Video Resume Script

Using a Video Marketing Approach to Write a Video Resume Script

How to Use Oral Presentation Techniques & Storytelling to Write a Video Resume Script

Understand Your Target Audience Before Writing a Video Resume Script

How to Use the PAIBOC Method to Write a Video Resume Script

Lesson Summary: How to Write a Video Resume Script