A workshop that helps students stand out from the crowd with a professional video in their next job or University application. This program teaches valuable skills to meet the latest digital demands of employers during recruitment. Students are taught how to write, record and edit a ‘piece to camera’ that showcases their talents and employability skills.
This can be tailored to any job, industry or role. You will learn special filming techniques such as using ring lights and tripods, how to set yourself up for recording and helpful editing tips to add music and text to your digital resume. You will also be taken through a job interview exercise to help you get confident on camera for both video resumes and online interviews. Towards the end we will create a professional title page with a headshot and edit this as a final package. The end product is a one-to-two-minute video resume and all the skills needed to keep producing high quality digital resumes for future jobs.
Course Outline:
Introduction to Video Resumes including a background on why employers have started requesting videos as part of the hiring process. A closer look at who some of these companies are and the types of videos or online interviews they’re asking for. Get ready for online interviews with a job interview exercise. Understanding what makes a great video resume. Writing your video resume with a special guide and template. Getting set up for filming with a ring light and tripod. Record your video resume. Create a professional title page and edit your video resume.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students are taught why there is a growing demand from different industries to integrate video into the job application process. We look at examples and case studies of businesses (both local & national) who require video or online interviews and training as part of their recruitment process.
- Students are taught how to write a script to pitch themselves for their ‘piece to camera.’ They are also taught to write in a broadcast media style which is different
to writing a written resume.
- Students will be taken through a job interview exercise to help them prepare for online interviews.
- Students learn what makes a stand out video resume and are taken through how to set up their cameras properly, fill the frame, create good lighting and are able to film
using professional tripods and ring lights.
- Students are taught how to edit their video resumes in CapCut. They are taught how to trim their video, underlay a soft music track and add text to their video.
What to Bring:
- Laptops (students need to bring their own)
- Student also need to bring a mobile phone and download CapCut (a free editing app)
About the tutor:
'The Social Media and Content Creation workshop is taught by news journalist, educator, podcast host & producer and content creator Stephanie Aceglav. Stephanie has created professional content and social media advertisements for companies like Priceline and the Cancer Council over the last several years. She also works with many small business who are looking to develop ideas for content and transform their social media platforms. Stephanie runs her own business, Aceglav Creative Media, and works with students and businesses across the state to deliver media, social media and communication workshops.'
- To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
- All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.
