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7 TIPS FOR WRITING THE PERFECT VIDEO PRODUCTION RESUME

7 TIPS FOR WRITING THE PERFECT VIDEO PRODUCTION RESUMEPhoto by Gabrielle Henderson

Originally Posted On: https://www.blulightfilms.com/blogs/7-tips-for-writing-the-perfect-video-production-resume

 

Writing resumes is a skill, and one that’s best practiced with plenty of examples to draw from. Here are the best samples we could find to help you along.

Imagine that you just graduated from film school. You do some searching and find your dream project. If you want to apply for the film, you need to write a new video production resume. Then, you can use that resume to get an interview for the gig.

Keep reading to learn what to include in your video production resume and why you may want to hire a resume writer.

WRITE A PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Most resumes start with your contact information. After that, you’ll find one of the most important parts of a video resume. Your professional summary shows what you’ve done as a video producer. It should be a short overview of your professional experience. You can include your years of experience and any specialties you have. If you’ve worked on short films, for example, you can state that.

However, you can leave out your specialty if you’re looking to work elsewhere in video production. If you want to move from short films to corporate videos, you can say you have an interest in the new field.

As a new video producer, you can also share your interests and perhaps any experience you had as a student. Then, you can still show potential directors what you’re able to do.

SHARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Next, you can list your related qualifications. You can include technical skills, such as cameras you operate or software you use. But you can also include skills related to the business side.

Whether you have a ton of experience or not, adding relevant qualifications means you can show more than your work history. Sometimes, you’ll have skills that you hadn’t used as a video producer.

The qualifications section shouldn’t be too long, and bold text or bullet points can help make it easy to read. Then, directors and EP’s will be able to get the basics.

You can put your qualifications right under your professional summary, or you can put them toward the bottom. Think about how relevant and important your skills are.

If you think they’re important to getting a job, place them higher. But if they aren’t as essential, you can move the section down.

DETAIL YOUR EXPERIENCE

You should also add as many relevant jobs as you can to your video production resume. Most resumes list work experience in reverse chronological order. So start with your most recent position and work backward. If you don’t have many video production jobs, you can include some other work.

However, as you build your career, you may want to remove your old job from the mall. That way, you can emphasize your video production experience.

When listing your prior jobs, be sure to include your job title, the dates, location, and company. Under the main listing, you can use bullet points to detail your job tasks.

If you have somewhat related experience, such as teaching video, you can include that as well. Use the same format as for your producing jobs to keep your resume clean and consistent.

DON’T FORGET YOUR EDUCATION

You should also include your education history on your video editor resume. Whether you’re a new graduate or not, your education section can add more details about your experience.

In your education section, list where you went to school, the degree you received, and the major field of study. You can also list any related studies that may apply to the video job you’re applying for.

If you’re still in school, you can include your expected graduation date. Once you finish school, you can change that to your graduation date.

While you’re in school, you can make the education section bigger. You can include class projects or film activities you have done, which can compensate for a short work history.

INCLUDE A VIDEO PORTFOLIO

If you want to make your video resume stand out, consider sharing information about your video portfolio. When submitting your video resume through email, you can include a link that the director can click to view your work. Submitting a paper copy can make this difficult. But as long as the link to your portfolio is simple, the director can type it in.

If possible, make your video portfolio streamable so that directors don’t have to download the files. After all, video files take up a lot of space and can download slowly.

The quicker a director can view your video portfolio, the more likely they will. You can include the link to your portfolio by your contact information, or you can create a separate section for it.

VIEW AS MANY SAMPLES AS POSSIBLE

Before you create a video production skills resume, you should look at examples. No two video production resume samples are identical, so you can get some ideas for how to write yours.

You can also look at resume samples from various industries to see what looks good. While you want your video resume to be easy to read, you can also make it unique.

Don’t be afraid to consider various resume styles, too. A lot of resumes are chronological, but some list experiences based on skills.

The more samples you check out, the more likely you will find a resume format that you like. You can then use the different samples to write your video production resume.

CONSIDER A RESUME WRITING SERVICE

As a video producer, you’re probably constantly looking for new jobs. Most producers work project to project, so there’s rarely a long-term contract. Because of this, you may need to update and write your resume often. But if you’re working on set, you probably won’t have time to do this.

So consider working with a resume writing service. A resume writer can help you create the perfect resume to help you land your next gig. Then, you won’t have to worry about all of the fancy formatting. All you’ll need to provide is your experience so that a resume writer can do their job.

THE BEST VIDEO PRODUCTION RESUME

Writing the perfect video production resume can be the difference between moving your career forward or not. Since video producers change jobs frequently, you need to keep your resume in good shape.

So before you write your next video resume, consider the style. And if you just can’t do it, don’t be afraid to hire someone. Then, you can land your dream job.

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