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Master-Level Resume Writing Video Tutorials from Award-Winners

Here at CDI we love adding value to the industry by bringing together resume writers of all levels to provide an environment for growth, development, and innovation.

Marie Plett, Kimberly Robb Baker, Mary Elizabeth Bradford, Cheryl L. Simpson, Donald Burns, Tiffany Hardy, Laura Smith-Proulx, Rachel Raymond, Skye Berry, Robin Schlinger, and Laura DeCarlo.

Plus, Q&A advice tip articles from 12 former TORI winners AND 9 former TORI judges! What for more tips each week leading up to the TORI deadline.

The programs cover the strategies needed to create today’s resume ranging from using MS Word for creative design and also making graphic resumes ATS-friendly to dynamic writing through branding and storytelling, client information gathering techniques, and new types such as executive career portfolio resumes.

Again, these trainings are ALL free for CDI members. (Not yet a member? Be sure to scroll down to the bottom where we have included one of our fan-favorite video tutorial lessons for you to access.)

Current resume writing video tutorials include: 

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Create Amazing Graphs & Charts for Resume Writing in MS Word with Marie Plett

Nail Your Resume Writing Intake Process to Elevate Writing & Enhance Client Experience with Rachel Raymond

Graphic Resume Design and ATS with Marie Plett (Q&A Video Lesson)

How to Design ATS-Friendly Graphic Resumes with Marie Plett

How to Embrace the Future of Visual Storytelling in Resume Writing with Skye Berry

Story-Based Value Propositions in Resume Writing, LinkedIn Profiles, and Peripheral Documents with Kimberly Robb Baker

Executive Career Portfolio Resumes with Mary Elizabeth Bradford

Resume Formatting Magic Tricks & Charts in MS Word with Marie Plett

Elevate Your Resume Formatting from Blah to Brilliant with Cheryl Lynch Simpson

Mind Control via Emotional Resonance in Resume Writing with Donald Burns

Visual Branding for Resume Writing in MS Word with Cheryl Lynch Simpson

Resume Writing Intake Process with Tiffany Hardy

Headlines & Branding Statements in Resumes with Laura Smith-Proulx

Step-by-Step Creative Logos for Resumes with Marie Plett

Story Telling & Branding in Resume Writing with Kim Robb Baker

Introduction to the Federal Application and Resume Writing Process with Robin Schlinger

Secrets to Writing New Graduate Resumes with Laura DeCarlo

There are 40+ other high-value resources in CDI’s member resume writing section from lessons to tip sheets and video tips to punctuation and grammar primers. 

Resume Writers and the TORI Awards

The TORI awards is the resume writing industry’s longest-running resume award competition.

Hosted annually, there are currently 10 categories for a total of 50 chances at nomination and 30 chances to win (first, second, and third place).

2023 TORI categories include:

• Best Difficult Transitions Resume
• Best Classic Difficult Transitions Resume
• Best High-Tech Resume
• Best Classic High-Tech Resume
• Best Healthcare/Medical Resume
• Best Sales Resume
• Best Executive Resume
• Best Classic Executive Resume
• Best New Graduate Resume
• Best Classic New Graduate Resume

When you visit the TORI page , you will see how life-changing it has been for many resume writers, allowing them to raise their rates, pick and choose ideal clients, and even double their volume just from nomination.

We are again hosting categories for classic design resumes in 2023!

The TORI resume writing awards are considered the lowest cost, yet highest value marketing strategy a professional resume writer can tap to grow their business. There is literally no faster way to creating visibility and credibility with job seekers. In fact, we’ve even heard from some winners that they don’t even have a website, because their TORI wins displayed on the CDI winning resume page (and linking to their contact information) is all they need for traffic!

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Step-by-Step Graphic Logos for TORI-Winning Resumes with Marie Plett (Video Master Class) >>

Story-Based Value Propositions with Kimberly Robb Baker (Video Master Class) >>

Graphic Resume Design Strategies & Software for Resume Writing  (Q&A Lesson)

ATS-Friendly Graphic Resumes & the TORI Resume Writing Awards  (Q&A Lesson)

Capturing Winning Resume Writing Content from Job Seekers  (Q&A Lesson)

How Long It Takes to Prepare a TORI Entry: Tips from Resume Writing Award Winners  (Q&A Lesson)

TORI Resume Entry Selection: Tips from Resume Writing Award Winners  (Q&A Lesson)

TORI Resume Writing Award Judges Share Tips & Strategies – Part One  (Q&A Lesson)

TORI Resume Writing Award Judges Share Tips & Strategies – Part Two  (Q&A Lesson)

10 Winning Resume Writing Tips in 10 Minutes (Video Tip) >>

Value of Visual & Creative Resumes with Laura DeCarlo & Marie Plett (Video Tip) >>

Ten Tips for Writing TORI Award-Winning Resumes (Post)  >>

TORI Award Page >> (Includes links to winning resumes, tips, competition information, ROI details, and more)

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Perfect Resume (With Examples!)

Your resume is arguably the most valuable piece of paper for your career. But this document can be daunting for many. Maybe you’re not sure how to fit in all your information onto one page. Maybe you’re not sure about the right way to format and write your resume. Maybe you don’t even know what the heck a resume is!

Whatever your concern, we’ll break down everything you need to know about making the perfect resume, from scratch.

What Is a Resume?

What are employers looking for in a resume.

• Pick Your Format
• Start With Your Basic Information
• Add in Your Work Experience
• Consider Including Volunteer Work or Other Experience
• Don’t Forget Your Education
• Top It Off With Some Skills and Interests
• Write a Resume Summary Statement (if Relevant)
• Tailor It to the Job (and the ATS)
• Edit and Refine It

What Are Some Examples of a Good Resume?

A resume is a summary of your career, whether yours is just getting started or has been going on for years. Coming in at around one page in length (two only under specific circumstances), it showcases the jobs you’ve held and currently hold, the responsibilities you’ve taken on, the skills you’ve developed, and the qualities you bring to the table as an employee. Together, those things make it super easy for any hiring manager to see your qualifications and fit for a role.

For all the work you may put into writing one, hiring managers actually spend very little time—mere seconds in many cases—looking at your resume. But despite this sad fact, it’s safe to say that creating a great resume (rather than hastily throwing one together) still matters.

“If you miss the mark, your resume may never be read. Even worse, you might be removed from the applicant pool by a computer before a human even knows you exist,” says Muse career coach Heather Yurovsky , founder of Shatter & Shine. So you want to get it right because, as she explains, isn’t the goal to “spend less time looking for a job and more time in a role you love?”

You might be wondering if you can lean on your LinkedIn profile instead of writing a resume. The answer, sadly, is no. Most hiring managers still expect you to submit a resume, even if they also look at your LinkedIn. Even if you don’t need a resume for a job you’re applying for now, you’re going to need one at some point in your career—they’re not anywhere close to going out of style. So it’s best to always have one at the ready should an opportunity pop up.

And although LinkedIn has plenty of benefits, a resume has one clear advantage: While your LinkedIn is usually a broader picture of your career trajectory, your resume gives you the opportunity to tailor your career story to a specific role or company (more on that later).

Oh, and you’ve probably heard of something called a CV? It’s slightly different from a resume , and usually more common with academics and job seekers outside the U.S.

Hiring managers look for three things on your resume, “What did you do? Why did you do it? And what was the result?” says Muse career coach Martin McGovern , owner of Career Therapy. “If you can answer all three of these questions in...your resume bullet points, you’re going to be on the right track.”

Clear, easy-to-understand language is key. “The truth is that most resumes make no sense. They are stuffed with jargon, they are too technical, and they are filled with redundancies. Try to read a resume that isn’t yours and you will quickly realize that it feels like an alien wrote it,” McGovern adds. Put yourself in the shoes of a recruiter who has no idea how your role works—how can you make your resume accessible to them?

The hiring manager also cares about more than just you and you alone—they care about you in relation to them. “Hiring managers want to see if a candidate matches the requirements” of the role they’re hiring for, Yurovsky explains. “Your resume should paint this picture so the hiring manager not only knows what day-to-day responsibilities you can handle, but why you, above other[s], bring value to their organization.”

How Do You Write a Resume?

Whether you’re someone who’s never written a resume in your life, or you need a nice, thorough refresher on the process of creating one, follow these steps to go from a blank page to a complete—and dare I say beautiful—document.

Related: This Free Worksheet Makes It Easy to Create (or Update) Your Resume

1. Pick Your Format

Before you start typing one single thing, you have to decide what you want the overall resume to look like.

Resume builders can be helpful for this step—they’ll take all your basic information and organize it for you, eliminating some of the legwork. You can also use a pre-made outline, such as one of these free Google Docs templates .

But it’s often safest to start with a clean slate all on your own and eventually upgrade to a more advanced layout. (If you'd still like a place to write all the relevant information before you get started, check out our resume outline .) This allows you to course correct, edit and re-edit, and choose a resume format that best fits your particular situation (after all, not everyone has a career trajectory that’s easy to compartmentalize).

In general, you’re most likely to cover and/or include sections on the following:

• Your work experience
• Your non-work experience, including professional organizations, community involvement, or side projects
• Your education and certifications
• Your skills (specifically hard skills) and interests

So how do you format and organize all of that information?

By far the most common (and safest, if you’re not sure which route to take) option is reverse chronological order . This means you organize your experiences from most recent to least recent. So your work experiences would go above your education, and your current role would go above previous roles you’ve held. This of course has its exceptions—maybe you went back to grad school between jobs, or your most recent role is irrelevant to the job you’re applying for. So the whole page may not be exactly in reverse chronological order depending on your situation. It’s just a guideline.

There’s also something called a functional or skills-based resume . This is used pretty rarely, mainly with career changers and those with limited or complicated work histories. It gets its name because it’s primarily about listing your skills rather than experiences, and showcases them above your work history and education.

You can also opt for a combination resume , which is a mix between a reverse chronological resume and skills-based resume. It highlights your skills at the top, but allows just as much room below to cover your job and school experience.

Use caution when choosing these two formats: “Combo and skills-based [resumes] can be hard to follow, because [they force] the reader to hunt for connections between your skills and experience, and [don’t] provide the full context of your work,” says Muse Career Coach Angela Smith , founder of Loft Consulting. “I’ve also heard a lot of recruiters say that they automatically discount skill-based resumes because they feel the candidate is trying to hide something. I don’t necessarily believe that, but I think it’s important for job-seekers to know that perception is out there.”

2. Start With Your Basic Information

Your contact information should always go at the top of your resume. In this header you’ll want to include anything that could be helpful for a recruiter to get in touch with you. Usually, this means adding in:

• Your full name (preferably the name you use across the web)
• Your phone number
• Your personal email address

You might also choose to include other basic information, such as your LinkedIn or personal website URL, your GitHub (for technical roles), your social media profiles (if relevant to the job), or your address. If you’re looking to move for a job, you may choose to leave out your address or write “open to relocating” to better your chances of getting an interview.

The key is to make this part as clear as possible. If a hiring manager can’t reach you, there’s no point in perfecting the rest of your resume.

3. Add in Your Work Experience

This section will most likely be the bulk of your resume. Even if you’re changing careers, employers still want to see where you’ve worked, what you’ve done, and the impact of that work to get a sense of your background and expertise.

Your “Work Experience” might be one entire category, or you might choose to break it up into “Relevant Experience” and “Additional Experience” to highlight the jobs that are most important for hiring managers to focus on. Either way, you’ll almost always want to have your most recent experience at the top and your older experience down below.

Within your work experience, you’ll want to include each official job title, the company (and possibly its location), and the years you worked there. Below that, you’ll add in two to four bullet points explaining what you did in that job, the skills you built and exercised, the tools you used, and the results of what you did. If you accomplished a lot during your time there, focus on the responsibilities that made the most impact or you’re the most proud of, as well as the ones that best align you with the job you’re applying for (more on that in the following sections). It’s key here to list, if relevant, quantitative as well as qualitative accomplishments.

For example, you might write:

Associate Accountant, Finances and Co., Ann Arbor, MI September 2017 – Present

• Manage billing and invoicing for more than 50 clients, ensuring the deadlines and needs of our enterprise partners, including Big Company and Super Star Org, are met
• Collaborate closely with sales, account management, and project management teams on project setup, maintenance, and invoice management
• Assist in the streamlining of invoicing guidelines and procedures through documentation and the implementation of new software, resulting in an average two-week decrease in total time spent per client

Your resume bullets should be in past tense if you’re referring to past jobs and present tense if you’re talking about your current roles. In addition, your bullets should always start with a strong action verb that best describes what you did. And if you have examples of your work, consider hyperlinking them here as well.

If you have a ton of experience and this category is starting to run long (read: over one page), consider kicking out your oldest jobs unless they’re super relevant to the job you’re applying for, or extra impressive for your field.

Not sure where to start? “It’s helpful to do a brain dump and create a document that has everything and anything you consider as experience or an achievement,” says Yurovsky. From there, she explains, you can start to whittle down what is and isn’t important. And you can refer to this document later if you ever decide to update your resume for a specific role.

Need more specific advice on listing your work experience on your resume? Check out these additional resources:

• When you’ve held multiple jobs at the same company: 2 Jobs, 1 Company: How to Show Multiple Positions on Your Resume
• When you’re not sure what your accomplishments are or how to explain them: Resume Revamp: How to Turn Your Duties Into Accomplishments
• When you want to spruce up a boring or insignificant job: How to Make Your Most Boring Jobs Sound More Interesting on Your Resume
• When you’re considering fudging a job title: The Answer to “Can I Change My Job Title on My Resume to Make It More Accurate?”
• When you’ve had a bunch of short-term gigs: How to List Temporary Jobs on Your Resume

4. Consider Including Volunteer Work or Other Experience

Anything you’ve done that’s not work experience—your side gig, volunteer work, special projects—can be hosted under clearly-labeled sections (“Volunteer Experience” or “Activities,” for example). Depending on how robust your work experience is, these things may be worth including, particularly if they’ve helped you level up your skill set or better align you with your dream job. Plus, they make you look that much more well-rounded, passionate, and hardworking.

If you’re a recent grad, you might also build out a section for on-campus activities, such as clubs, organizations, or leadership experience. This can be a great supplement if you’re lacking in the jobs department. You can frame these just as you would professional jobs—including your title, the organization’s name, and bullets describing what your role was and what you accomplished.

Read More: This Is Exactly How to List Volunteer Work on Your Resume

5. Don’t Forget Your Education

If you’re still in school or just graduated, your education can go at the top of your resume, but for pretty much everyone else, this goes near the bottom. Most people include their school, graduation year (for folks less up to about a decade out of school), major, and degree. Brand-new grads might also write in their GPA, honors and awards, study abroad, thesis, or other notable achievements. But keep this section super simple, as you don’t want it to take up too much space over your work experience.

It’s possible you have unique education experience, such as taking an online course or certification. If you did this specifically as a way to boost yourself within your industry, definitely include it. Again, list everything more or less reverse chronologically—so a grad school degree would go above an undergrad degree, and a more recent relevant online course would go above that.

Learn more about the ins and outs of listing your education on your resume:

• How to (and How Not to) List Education on Your Resume
• How to List Online Courses on Your Resume the Right Way (Because Yes, There Is a Wrong Way)

6. Top It Off With Some Skills and Interests

The skills section of a resume gets a bad rap, but it’s just as important as the rest of the stuff you include. It’s a quick list a recruiter can scan to see if your skill set aligns with what they’re hiring for. And it’s super ATS-friendly (ATS stands for “applicant tracking system,” the robot that in some cases reads your resume before a human does) because it allows you to add in keywords the machine is scanning for.

Usually this section goes at the bottom of your resume, but in special cases—such as a skills-based resume or when someone’s switching fields—you may place it further up.

What exactly do you throw in here? You’ll want to list any hard skills and applications you’re familiar with (Photoshop, SEO, JavaScript, to name a few examples), and, if relevant, your level of expertise. Avoid including soft skills here, like time management or public speaking—save those for your bullet points instead.

Be strategic when filling in your skills. Don’t list things you actually couldn’t do at a high competence level (I’m looking at those of you who say you’re “great” at Excel), and maybe nix skills that are completely irrelevant to the job you want. For example, you may not even need to include Excel if you’re applying for say, a design position, unless it’s listed as a job requirement.

Maybe you’re thinking, I’m a really good volleyball player, but that’s not a “skill,” right? No, it’s not, but it is a hobby. Adding in a hobby section at the bottom of your resume is underrated, and frequently a smart choice. It can be a great conversation starter with a hiring manager, and it can show that you’re a good culture fit—or a culture add—for the company. Also, it’s just a nice way to add in some of your personality. So tack on a bullet point listing out some of your interests, such as hiking, rowing, or crafting (no more than five to seven work-appropriate verbs), and you’re all set here.

7. Write a Resume Summary Statement (if Relevant)

You may have heard of a resume summary statement . They’re not super common, but they can be useful to include near the top of your resume if you’re looking to add clarity or context to your resume. If you’re a career changer, you might find a summary statement helpful in explaining your leap and tying your experience to your new path. Or if you’re a more experienced professional, you can use a summary statement to highlight a theme that brings your career trajectory together.

Overall, you probably won’t need a summary statement if your career is pretty linear and your bullet points do a great job of emphasizing what you have to offer in terms of skills and experience. But if you think it makes sense to include one, “Take the time to think about what the person reading your summary wants to know before you write it,” says McGovern. “Good summaries explain why you do what you do and how it can help. For instance: Merging a background in ABC, I help companies improve XYZ through 123. Summaries shouldn’t be any more complicated than that.”

So, taking McGovern’s example, you might say:

Merging a background in social media marketing and PR with seven years in the consumer tech space, I help companies improve their internal and external communication and brand awareness through data-driven, quality content and strategies that align with the modern trends of the space.

Yurovsky adds that “you don’t want your summary statement to be a dense paragraph with too much information. You want it to be easy to read, concise, and memorable. Almost like a tagline.”

Read More: 3 Resume Summary Examples That’ll Make Writing Your Own Easier

8. Tailor It to the Job (and the ATS)

Once you have your resume written out—you’ve broken down your work experience, tagged on some activities and additional experiences, and listed out your skills—it’s important to go back to the job description (or multiple job descriptions, if you’re applying to several similar jobs) and make sure that what your resume says matches up with the kind of candidate the employers are looking for. In other words, tailor it .

Let’s explain further. You’ll want to begin by tackling the ATS . This means combing the job description to see if individual words and phrases line up. What skills are they asking for, and have you listed them (so long as you actually have them)? What words are they using to describe their ideal hire, and do you use similar language in your resume?

Next, take a bird’s-eye view. If you were the hiring manager for the role, where on your resume would your eyes be drawn to? And what would you be looking for? Whatever you think will be most important for the recruiter, make sure it’s near the top of your resume, or otherwise emphasized.

Finally, dig into the role and responsibilities of the job. Does your resume reflect similar experience? If not, is there a way you can spin it so that it’s clear you’re capable of doing the job (and doing it well)?

These articles can help you if the word “tailoring” makes you start to sweat:

• What It Really Means to “Tailor Your Resume”
• Your Guide to Making Unrelated Experience Look Relevant on Your Resume
• A Cool Trick: How to Spin 1 Resume Bullet 5 Different Ways

9. Edit and Refine It

Please, please don’t just write your resume and shoot it out without giving it a second glance. Hiring managers may not spend hours browsing it, but if there’s one thing that sticks out more than anything else it’s a glaring typo.

The best approach? Write a rough draft, then leave and come back to it later with fresh eyes to give it an edit.

Cover the basics: Is your contact information correct and updated? Are you using the right verb tenses? Does everything look consistent and accurate in terms of spelling and grammar?

Then do some cutting if your resume’s quite long. It’s no longer a hard-and-fast rule that all resumes must be only one page—but consider it a smart guideline for most applicants, especially if you've got less than 10 years work experience. The exception is if you’re very senior or very established in your career; in this scenario, a two-page resume isn’t completely out of the question. Everyone else, read this article for advice on how to cut your resume down.

Formatting-wise, it’s key to consider a couple things. First, what font are you using , and is it legible (for a human and a robot)? When in doubt, go with one of these simple, but sleek, options: Arial, Arial Narrow, Calibri, Cambria, Garamond, or Helvetica.

Second, are you going to save it as a Word document or PDF ? Neither option is wrong, although a PDF helps ensure that your formatting is maintained, no matter what type of computer the hiring manager uses to open the document.

Third, is your resume formatted in a way that it’s skimmable? If it’s feeling crowded or overrun with words, read this: 12 Tiny Changes That Make Your Resume Easy for Recruiters to Skim .

Once you’ve given it a few good looks, it may be worth sending it to a friend or colleague (or even a career coach ) to get a second opinion. Don’t just have them edit it for spelling and grammar—they should dig into your bullets and offer feedback on whether or not your resume is showing you in the best possible light (it’s smart to also send them the job description for something to compare it to).

Here’s the thing: Your resume won’t ever look exactly like someone else’s, nor should it. How you choose to format it, organize your information, and talk about specific experiences depends not just on your career path, but on your field, the job you’re applying for, the company that job is at, and more.

So there isn’t a universal way to do a resume. But there are common themes. To give you some context as to how yours might turn out, here are three examples of different kinds of resumes.

The Most Popular: A Reverse Chronological Resume

As previously mentioned, a reverse chronological resume is preferred by many coaches and HR experts, mainly because it’s super readable. When everything’s in a clear order, it’s easy to skim and even easier to draw lines between experiences.

Who it’s good for: Just about everyone—from students applying to internships all the way up to senior-level executives (with an optional resume summary statement)

Download an Example Chronological Resume for a Software Engineer

The Unorthodox Route: A Functional or Skills-Based Resume

Rather than listing out your experience in reverse chronological order, a functional or skills-based resume has bullet points that reflect how each of your skills is demonstrated by the work you’ve done over the course of your career. At the bottom, you’ll include everything else, such as your education, job history, professional achievements, community involvement, and other technical skills. This is a good option if you have a somewhat all-over-the-place work history and want to tie everything together neatly.

Who it’s good for: Career changers whose work experiences may not appear to be relevant and people with an abundance of temporary jobs or gaps in their work histories.

Download an Example Functional Resume for a Project Manager

The Creative Angle: An Infographic Resume or Resume Website

This resume type is characterized by how it’s formatted visually. You may choose a reverse chronological order or skills-based style to organize your information, but also use graphics, colors, unique fonts, and even multimedia elements to help that information pop. Keep in mind that any creative resume is still likely subject to an ATS—and certain elements may be unreadable by a robot. So consider going this route only if you know a human will be reading your resume (and that said human might enjoy it).

Who it’s good for: People applying to creative roles (designers, editors, writers, marketers, video producers, for example), startups, or fun companies, or to jobs where a creative resume is encouraged, if not required.

Download an Example Infographic Resume for a Designer

Not a designer but want your resume to look just as pretty as this example? Check out these articles:

• 5 Sites to Create an Awesome Infographic Resume (Even if You’re the Least Creative Person Ever)
• How to Build a Resume Website That Will Impress Every Hiring Manager Who Sees It
• 5 Digital Tools That Will Make Your Resume Infinitely More Beautiful

Your resume is a living, breathing document. So while you won’t go through this whole process every time you apply for a job, you should be thinking about all these things as you go to update your resume for your next career step. You might decide later on to switch up the order, or remove or add things, or even get creative and try out a whole new format. If you’re not getting the calls back you expect, you may decide to scrap it and start over —and that’s totally OK.

Regardless of where this piece of paper goes and how it grows, when you give it the care and attention it deserves, you set yourself up for success. And you’ll make it that much more likely that you’ll land an interview and get the chance to prove to the hiring manager—over the phone or in person—what you’ve got to offer.

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Can I import my videos and images to a video resume created with Renderforest?

Yes, our resume creator allows you to add your media to videos. For this, select scenes with image and video holders, and upload your files. You can even add your own voiceover and adjust it with each scene. The allowed file size for each file is 30 MB for free users, and 500 MB for subscribers. For the voiceover, the maximum allowed file size is 50 MB.

What is the recommended resolution for my media?

For the best look of your video CV, we recommend using 1920*1080 JPG images and 1920*1080 MP4 videos. If you plan to add a logo to your resume, our advice would be to go with 1000x1000 transparent PNG files. In case you need to crop or resize your visuals, you can use the in-built cropping tools of our resume creator.

In what quality can I export my animated resume?

The allowed quality of your export will depend on your subscription package. Currently, our editor offers exports in three qualities: 360p, HD720, and HD1080. For more detailed information, you can take a look at our pricing page . If you need only one video, you can make use of our pay-per-export option to download your video resume in your preferred quality.

How long can video resumes created on Renderforest be?

Based on your subscription plan, you can create video resumes ranging from 3 minutes to 60 minutes. More information on the allowed maximum duration for each package can be found on our pricing page . What comes to the pay-per-export option, it allows users to create up to 3-minute videos.

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How to Make a Video Resume that’ll land you a Job in 2024 (With Examples and Templates)

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Did you know that video resumes have been around for a very long time and are a great way to get an edge over the competition?

A well-made video resume can give you a chance to present yourself creatively and allow a hiring manager to assess your personality, thus giving you an opportunity to better represent yourself over traditional CVs.

But there’s a catch- an unprofessional video resume can adversely hinder your chances too and hence, the real question is how do you create one that makes recruiters stand up and take notice, even if you don’t know how to edit videos? 

In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to create pro video resumes + if you stick around till the end we will also share free templates you can use right away to create a stunning video resume using InVideo’s online editor .

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1. Should you make a video resume? 2. What should be in a video resume? 3. How to make a video resume? 4. 10 amazing video resume examples to inspire you

1. Should you make a video resume?

Before we jump into whether or not you should make a video resume, it is important to understand that video resumes are not a substitute for traditional resumes. Hiring managers will always need a document for reference that has all of your details. However, a video resume can be an interesting way to break the fourth wall and get your future employer’s attention.

Industries that depend on visual communication and engagement like media, design, fashion, advertising, and production would appreciate a video resume and it would add more weight to your profile. On the other hand, if you are applying to customer-facing roles like sales, a video resume will help you stand out from the other applications and give your hiring manager a better understanding of your skills.

2. What should be in a video resume?

A good video resume will introduce you, summarise your experiences and learnings, and lastly but most importantly, give a hiring manager reasons to reach out to you. To help you understand the building blocks of a video resume, let’s divide it into 3 sections: the introduction, the experience, and the call-to-action.

A. Introduction

Of course, you will start by introducing yourself but you can take it a notch higher and address the company you are applying to - for example, “Hello InVideo , I’m John Doe”. Not only does this get their attention but it makes them feel prioritized. The next thing you want to address is what profession you’re in or aspire to be in. So if you’re a filmmaker you can simply state that or be creative with words and say you’re a visual storyteller.

B. Experience

After the introduction, you want to talk about your passion for what you do and support it by referring to your past experiences and work. For example, building on the filmmaker’s introduction, you could talk about how meeting people from around the world and sharing their stories is something that deeply motivates you - and then you can share an experience that supports it. You don’t need to only talk about your work experience. You can also focus on life experiences that have led you to cultivate skills - like taking a year off to travel abroad, volunteering at a shelter, or a hobby that you actively pursue. You can also speak about your special achievements and awards that will add value to your profile, or you can get someone to speak on behalf of you as social proof.

C. Call-to-action

At the end of the video, you want to leave the ball in their court. However, you also want to give them a reason to call you for an interview. For example, you could end the video with this - “I have a lot more to me than I could fit in this short video and I hope you give me a chance to tell you about it over an interview”. Also make sure to list links to your social media profiles, your online portfolio or your resume website .

You must also check out the end of Mattias Larson’s video resume which fits so aptly for his role as a filmmaker.

Here’s a list of dos and don’ts for making a video resume: 

1. Always maintain eye contact with the viewer

You want to speak directly to the person viewing the video and have a conversation with them, and so it is essential that when you record yourself you look directly inside the camera lens.

2. Show your personality

Your video resume must reflect your personality - through your words and visuals. Make sure you script the video keeping your natural tone in mind. For example, if you’re someone who enjoys pop culture, use those references to describe yourself as an employee - “I am at level Monica when it comes to organising and planning but I can be a total Phoebe when I have to express myself creatively.” 

3. Dress appropriately

While you don’t have to dress formally to record your video resume - make sure you wear work-appropriate clothing.

4. Record in proper light conditions

Always shoot in good lighting conditions or else you will end up with dark and patchy footage. You can check out our equipment recommendations for lighting solutions here .

5. Keep it simple and short

You want to leave an impression with your video resume - so keep it simple and short. The maximum length of your video resume should be 2 minutes. Don’t add unnecessary details which can be covered in your traditional CV and cover email.

Don’ts: 

1. use of slang words and jargon.

One of the biggest no-nos of a video resume is using slang words or jargon. This may be perceived as disrespectful and lessen your chances to be shortlisted.

2. Avoid background noise

Shoot in a calm and quiet place so that you have clear audio and no distracting background noises. You can also use recorders and mics to ensure crystal clear audio - check our recommendations here .

3. Mug up the script and recite it

You want to have a conversation and not just spew out information. You don’t need to remember the script verbatim, instead, know the gist and let the words flow naturally when you record yourself.

4. Worry about not covering everything

Your video resume is not an alternative to your traditional resume - which means you will have to send in a written document too. So don’t worry about covering all the details of your work experience and schooling. Instead, use the video resume to summarise it and talk more about how it added value to your career and life.

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3. How to make a video resume?

If you want to create an impressive video resume you have to plan and execute it well. This is why we have jotted down a step-by-step plan for you to follow.

Let’s begin then!

A. Make a note of what you want to say

Your traditional resume will have most of the details you want to speak about in your video resume - so start there. Make sure to keep the 3 sections discussed above in your notes so you can add as many interesting details to your video resume. You can also add interesting anecdotes that are very specific to the job role you are applying for. Once you have collated these notes and know what you want to exactly communicate through your video resume, you can move on to scripting it.

B. Write your video resume script

It is in this phase where the video actually starts taking shape. Your video resume script is the blueprint of the actual video. This is where you start visualising the flow of the video - what kind of visuals you want to add, do you want pop-up texts, and most importantly, what will you be speaking.

Writing a script for your video resume is the easiest way to put it in an audio-visual format. This simply means that in one column you will mention the visuals of the video, for example - working on the laptop, a person making a creative on Adobe Illustrator, etc., and in the adjacent column you write the audio that goes with it - whether it is a narration, someone speaking or even music.

Here’s a template you can start using to write your video resume script right away.

C. Shooting the visuals & recording the audio

After you are done writing your script , it’s time to execute the video . You can start by creating the first layer of your video resume which would be of you speaking into the camera. Set up the frame in a well-lit area with a clean background that is not too distracting - like a plain wall or your desk.

Depending on the role you’re interviewing for, you can also set up your frame to support your story. For example, if you’re a photographer or filmmaker, you can shoot in a studio set up with lights and equipment in the background, and if you are a fashion designer or artist, you can showcase your work in the frame to make it more creative and interesting.

Once you’re done shooting the base layer of your video resume, it is time to start working on supporting footages or B-rolls . These can be images and videos that support your narrative, for example - when you talk about what college you graduated from you can show a video or photo of your college or of you at the graduation ceremony.

You must have enough B rolls to make your video resume visually engaging. We have written a complete guide that will help you master the art of shooting and editing B rolls. However, if you don’t want to spend time and shoot B rolls, we’ve got a superb hack for you that will let you use stock footage to make your video resume visually stunning. We’ll get to it in the next section.

D. Editing your video resume 

Now that you have your footage ready, it’s time to edit it.

We’ll be using InVideo to edit our video resume because it is super user-friendly, gets the work done quickly, and is free. In fact, if you have never created a video before, don’t worry, the editor is super intuitive and easy to use.

On InVideo, you can either start with a blank canvas (perfect if you know exactly how you want your video to look) or you can choose from our video resume templates and customize them to suit your style. Here’s a step-by-step guide to editing your video resume on InVideo:

Step 1: Sign up with InVideo for free

Log on to InVideo.io and sign up using your email ID. It is free and you don’t need to put in your credit card information.

Step 2: Choose a template or blank canvas

Once you have logged in on InVideo , you can either choose a blank canvas or search for a template using the search bar. For this example, we will be using a template. Simply type ‘video resume’ in the search bar and you will be directed to pre-made, fully customizable templates .

Step 3: Upload your footage

Once you’re on the editor page, you can upload your video footage by clicking Upload Media on the left-hand side toolbar.

Step 4: Add your videos to the timeline

Add the base layer of your video resume to the timeline. This is the footage of you speaking to the camera, or the footage that has your narration and dialogues recorded. You can simply drag your footage to the edit timeline in a sequence. Now start trimming out the sections that are not needed - like when you took a long pause or said the wrong word.

Step 5: Add B rolls to your video resume

Now that you have your base layer ready, it is time to add B rolls to make it more visually interesting. Start by adding B rolls where they fit - like if you have a video from college or your workplace, add it as a B roll to the base layer when you speak about it. The next thing you need to do is use B rolls to cover any remaining cuts to ensure that your video flows smoothly.

To add B rolls to your video , simply drag the video file you want to add above your base layer. This will prompt a pop-up that asks you if you want to add the file as a layer - click on Add as a layer and you can trim your B roll as per the length required before adding it on the base layer.

Now for the hack - not everyone can shoot B rolls for their video resume but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your video unique and eye-catching. With InVideo you can choose from 8+ million premium stock videos and images for free. This will allow you to add B rolls to your video resume using stock footage without having to shoot it yourself.

You can follow the same steps to create your video resume but instead of uploading your B roll files, you can simply click on the media library and search for free stock footage. For example, if you want your B roll to support the narrative of you working as a beach cleaning volunteer, simply type the words ‘beach cleaning volunteer’ and you will get many stock videos to choose from.

You can try this with any other keywords and our media library will scout for the most relevant stock videos for you to add to your video resume.

Step 6: Final check before exporting

Once you’re done with adding B rolls to your video resume, preview the video by clicking on the play icon above the timeline. If you’re happy with what you see, click on Export and then Download your video resume once it is ready.

Ready to make your own video resume? We’ve listed down 10 unique video resume examples to motivate you to create your own.

4. 10 amazing video resume examples to inspire you  

1. conversational video resume.

Mark Leruste ’ s creative video resume went viral in 2012 and it is no surprise why. The video is engaging, funny and uses quick cuts to effectively tell the story. Most importantly, the tone of the video is conversational and the visuals make it very interesting to watch. 

2. Scripted sketch video resume

This creative video resume by Alex is scripted in a way where she interviews herself, allowing her hiring managers to not only see her quirky personality but also assess her storytelling skills. She answers questions that are usually asked in the first interview meeting and uses her editing skills to visually represent her narrative.

3. Simple video resume

This extremely simple video resume by Arthur Coppens is a great example of how you can use video resumes to show your work and demonstrate your skillset. It has been shot in a simple setting with not a lot of snappy editing techniques but it does the job well.

Use this template to create your own video resume.

4. Experiential video resume

In her video resume, Shafira Attasha uses photos and videos to highlight her experiences and show her hiring managers what she has been doing. The video is filled with visual anecdotes of her internship, volunteering, and job experiences that bring out her versatile and creative personality.

5. Storytelling video resume

If you are a filmmaker, shooting an incredible video resume is a great way to showcase your skills. Being a filmmaker, Denny Kremblas has turned his video resume into a story of him and he narrates his experiences at the backdrop of stunning visuals. This is a great resume example to show how important it is to write a script for your video resume.

Here’s a video resume template for you to get started.

6. Motion graphics video resume

Kristiyan Despodov’s video resume shows off her strong editing skills even without her speaking in the video. The music plays an important role in this video resume because it leads the narrative and keeps the viewer hooked.

Use this template to create your own video resume for free.

7. Animated video resume

This animated video resume by Nick Gray is simple and creative. He speaks about his skills and experiences that make him a perfect fit for the job role and the interesting visuals keep you hooked to the video.

8. Self-pitch video resume

If you have a dream company that you have always wanted to work with, and you understand their culture - create a video resume specifically for them, as Erin Vondrak did. In her video resume, she talks about why she wants to work with valve and what makes her a good pick for the job.

9. Introduction video

This video curriculum vitae by Mattias Larsson is visually stunning and lets the hiring manager get a peek into the kind of work he can produce. His video resume does not list out his experience but is rather an introduction where he also talks about why he got into filmmaking.

10. Vlog-style video resume

Isa’s visually-driven video resume will have you hooked to her story from the very beginning. She not only introduces herself but also lists out her life and job experiences, her skill set, and what motivates her. This vlog-style video resume is engaging and gives you an insight into Isa’s life.

Use this template to create your own video resume. 

You know everything there is to know about creating a great video resume. We have also equipped you with tools and hacks to make your video resume visually stunning. So what are you waiting for? Start now.

You can start with the 5000+ templates available on InVideo’s online editor that allows you to create stunning videos in minutes, so sign up for a free account today. 

If you found this article helpful and you want to leverage videos for your business or brand, you should definitely check out this YouTube video ideas guide with more than 200 video ideas.

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1. What is a video resume?

A video resume is a short video created by a prospective employee to share with hiring managers. This not only helps them stand out from the crowd but also creates a lasting impression. A video resume is in no way an identical multimedia copy of your traditional resume, instead, it should be able to communicate why you should be hired. Check out Barney Stinson video resume from the popular TV series How I Met Your Mother .

2. Are video resumes a good idea?

Even though video resumes have been around for a while, many industries have not openly taken to it. You need to understand the culture of the industry you are applying to and then ask yourself if a video resume will help or hinder your chances. For example, a video resume will not fail in creative industries and even tech. However, industries like finance, hospitality, medicine, and teaching still operate traditionally. If you still feel like making one, you can create a short video resume to introduce yourself. Maybe your resume will be able to get you a video editors Job, who knows?

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Video resume: Make it great, or don’t make it at all

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A video resume, also known as a video CV, is an increasingly popular way of applying for a job, or at least of supplementing a traditional job application. It’s the video equivalent of a written resume , but it has the benefits of combining a touch of a live interview, interactive portfolio and even a dash of a cover letter.

What’s not to like? You fire up your iPhone, put yourself in the spotlight (figuratively or literally), turn on your charm and tell your prospective employer what a great hire you would be. What could go wrong?

Actually, your video could go viral for all the wrong reasons. Video resumes are easy to do — badly! What’s hard is doing them well.

Video resumes, or resume videos (sometimes, apparently, called “visumes”), are sort of like contact lenses or wardrobe make-overs: first you have to decide if you really need them. But if you decide you do need a video resume, it’s not a job you want to botch.  

We’re here to help you get it right. But don’t grab your camera just yet! First, let’s talk about:

• What a video resume is and how long it should be
• Pros and cons — is a resume video right for you?
• How to make a video resume, step by step

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• What happens when it’s done — how and where to send your video resume

What is a video resume?

A video resume is just what it sounds like — a visual way of introducing yourself, identifying a job you’re seeking, and describing your work experience , education and skills — all on video. Video resumes usually feature job seekers speaking into the camera, or sometimes slightly off-camera, as if being interviewed. Sometimes they feature a clip that shows them working. 

When these job applicants mention where they went to college, they may show a picture of the college. When they mention the companies they’ve worked for, they may flash the company logos on the screen.

Some video resumes are wildly creative, and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, featuring rapid-cut editing, clips from cartoons, etc. 

But generally speaking, all the essential ingredients of a written resume should be in the video version: Your name, occupation, contact info, the job you’re seeking , your work experience, education and skills. 

However, there are exceptions to this rule, for example, a video CV that highlights only one specific skill. You may be relying on your written resume to cover all the basics, but there’s one special achievement or skill you want to showcase in your video. 

For instance, a graphic artist might be able to display a fast-motion video that shows her completing an entire illustration. Or a Spanish-English translator could demonstrate his unaccented fluency in both languages in a way that a print resume couldn’t. Or an actor could show clips of an actual performance on stage.

Whatever the “superpower” is that you want to emphasize, it’s best to choose something that can be demonstrated on video in a way that’s hard to do with a written description.

Is it worth employing a professional to edit your video resume? 

While most video resumes can be shot on a top-quality smartphone or laptop, many job seekers lack the editing skills (or time) to create a polished final product. If you want to include other content alongside your career chat, bringing in an editor could make all the difference. If your video resume is going to be online for all to see, it has to be of the very highest quality. The rest of your career will be judged by association.

Think TikTok is all about lip-syncing and dance moves? Think again. The new generation of job seekers post resumes on this social media platform. Here’s what you need to know about why and how to create a TikTok resume.

How long should a video resume be?

If you’re wondering how long your video resume should be, the answer is: shorter! One minute is perfect; two minutes is pushing it; 10 minutes is “what planet do you live on?”

Job recruiters are busy people who may be processing hundreds of text resumes. Watching even a one-minute video takes them a lot longer than scanning a one-page resume. So if it takes much longer than that, it’s totally possible that they’ll lose patience and never finish watching your video.

Video resume: Do you need one or not?

There are a few pluses to resume videos, but there are also many minuses. Long before you start researching how to do one, you need to decide whether to do one at all.

If you’re a shy, soft-spoken, behind-the-scenes worker that doesn’t really like extra attention, a video resume might be an odd choice for you. But if you’re a TV reporter who wants to be a news anchor, it might be essential. 

Video CVs can be useful for people who need big personalities to do their jobs, including those who work in sales , publicity, entertainment or … wait for it … video! If you’re a whizbang videographer looking to join a film production company, why wouldn’t you send a video demonstrating that you’re good at your job? This is a “two birds with one stone” scenario, as you show your credentials along with a teaser of your portfolio.

But there are many downsides and potential pitfalls. A bad video resume can set the wrong tone or show you in a bad light — but even a good one may be considered an unacceptable way of applying for a job. This depends on the industry, employer and situation.

Large companies may receive hundreds, if not thousands, of applications for an open job. To process all these applications, they use ATS software that scans resumes looking for keywords that describe essential job qualifications. According to one estimate, some 75% of all resumes are rejected by ATS bots before a human being ever reads them.

These systems save hiring managers lots of time by filtering out resumes that barely mention crucial keywords .

Yet while applicant tracking systems can read words, they can’t process videos. So without this backstop, many employers will not even consider a video resume if that’s all you send.

This is part of the reason why a resume video should almost always be considered a supplement to a written resume, not a replacement for one. It’s like putting avocado on a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich — you can try it if you want, but you can't leave out the bacon.

Another reason that a video resume may be undesirable is simply the amount of time it takes to watch it. Recruiters typically take just a few seconds to scan a written resume, but most video resumes take at least a minute to watch — and sometimes, unfortunately, much longer. 

We’ve all had the experience of stumbling on a video that we’re urged to watch — but don’t you always wonder how long it’s going to be? You might have two minutes to watch a video about cute puppies — but 20 minutes? No way.

With hiring managers, even 60 seconds is more time than they devote to most resumes in their first pass (candidates that grab their attention may, of course, be analyzed for hours).  Many will simply not bother with lengthy videos that have no summary by their very nature.

Would you rather watch a masterpiece film that’s 5 hours long? Or a fun but superficial movie that’s done in 1.5 hours? Most of us would probably opt for the shorter movie, even if it’s not as good.  We live in a world of short attention spans. It may be sad, but we have to deal with reality.

How do I make a video resume?

If you’ve decided that a video resume should be a part of your job application, here are the steps you need to take to make one.

One of the most important questions in preparing a video resume, in the immortal words of Bob Seger, is “what to leave in, what to leave out.” 

If you just “wing it,” saying whatever comes to mind, you may end up rambling about unimportant topics and forgetting critical issues that need to be addressed.

So you need to write a script, or at the very least an outline of what you want to say and in what order. In addition to what you plan to say, you should make notes about what visuals to display to accompany each statement. If you want to include any action sequences (for example, a video clip of you hard at work), describe them in your script.

However, when you’re ready to film, you don’t want to literally read from your script, constantly glancing down to check what you’re supposed to say next. You want to memorize your script, or at least your main talking points, so that it looks like you’re winging it, even though you’re not.

What to say in a video resume? There are two things that you should include in a video resume:

• Your understanding of the role and why you will be the best person for the job.
• Your personal motivations, with a sense that you will fit the company culture.

You only have a minute or two, so tick those two boxes to the best of your ability.

Although you could theoretically film a video resume with an ordinary smartphone, it’s recommended that you use a quality video camera. You need a tripod to hold either the phone or the camera steady at the right height, and unless you’re a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you may need another person to film you. 

A good microphone is also desirable for high-quality audio. And lighting is very important — you want your face to be well illuminated, neither dark and shadowy nor over-lighted and washed out. 

Finally, you’ll need video-editing software (and skills) to edit your video so it covers all the bases but is not too long, and it has smooth transitions from one image to the next.

Devote some thought, and some staging, to the background that viewers will see behind you. 

Obviously, you don’t want your messy bedroom, unmade bed and the poster of your favorite band to be the background for your professional video resume. And while an empty white wall behind you would be a safer choice, it might look too sterile and soulless.

Beware of bright light behind you, like a sunny window, that may create glare and wash out your face. But beware also of filming in low light, as it may look like you’re filming in a dungeon.

The COVID era of social distancing gave TV viewers a peek into hundreds of people’s private spaces — from politicians to news personalities to late-night hosts to random experts interviewed by video from their homes. 

As a viewer, you must admit that you couldn't help checking out the backgrounds that all these people chose. Wow, that guy has a big library — must be really smart. Hmm, that lady has some really cool sculptures on her bookshelf — must be really creative.

Or, worst case, you might gape at a cluttered, chaotic background and think “Ew! Don’t they know they’re on TV?”

Remember that in a real face-to-face conversation, good manners would require the person you’re addressing to look you in the eye. But in a video, those rules don’t apply, and in fact the viewer might be squinting to read the titles on the bookshelf behind you. So be sure it’s attractive and not too distracting — “Wow, this person is a major collector of Incredible Hulk figurines!”

Outdoor backgrounds can also be a good option, as long as it’s a pretty setting. But you have to be careful of ambient noise like street traffic, police sirens or barking dogs. You also have to beware of people moving around over your shoulder. The eye follows movement, and if someone walks behind your back, you can be absolutely positive that the viewer will watch that person instead of watching you.

If you could shoot a perfect video resume in one take, that would be amazing and rare. You will probably want to record several takes so that you can choose the best ones in the editing process. Also during the editing, you may need to edit out pauses between sentences, so it’s best to have plenty of material to work with.

However, if you record your video resume over the course of two or three days, be cautious of changes in lighting and unwanted changes in ambient noise. If you start out filming in bright morning sunlight, but later it’s an overcast afternoon, and you finish up the next day in the middle of a thunderstorm, the room you are in may get noticeably darker (and the storm may introduce the sound of rain pouring on your roof). 

All of this would look odd when spliced together. So take the time you need to film as many takes as necessary, but pay attention to lighting and background noise so that there are no jarring changes in either.

If you spend the entire video resume just talking into the camera, with no other visuals , it may turn out a bit dull. Consider supplementing it with photos or inserted video clips.

For example, when you mention your education and work experience, you may want to flash images of the university and company logos on the screen.

If you want to emphasize three or four special skills you have, you might create an actual checklist in which the skills appear in text on the screen, and a checkmark appears in front of each of them when you mention it. (Or you might find that this looks too gimmicky; sometimes you just have to try something and discard it if it doesn’t work.)

One solid option is to film yourself actually working. Even if your job isn’t all that cinematic (like, for example, all your work involves typing on a computer), you can still show that you’re fast, efficient and you have a well-organized workspace. 

Unless you’ve recorded a one-take wonder with no additional visuals (which is not recommended), you’ll need video-editing software and some know-how to edit your video resume — or you’ll need to find someone else who does.

You need to review all your material and decide what to keep and what to toss. One take might have the perfect introduction , a second might have a tremendous middle, and a third might be the ideal ending. You need to make these choices and then splice the video together so that it all looks and sounds natural and organic. And you need to add any additional visuals you’ve collected.

Oh, and once you think you’re done, you should probably make it shorter! It’s easy to make a long, rambling video where you say everything you want to say, but it’s not a good idea. You need to make your video as tight as possible, and that often means sacrificing some material that you’d really prefer to keep.

Show your resume video to friends and colleagues whose judgment you trust, and ask them if they have any suggestions. As the writer, producer, director and star of your own video, there may be some problems that are totally invisible to you, but that will jump out to others. 

For example, you may pronounce a word in a way that sounds normal to you, but others can’t understand what you’re saying. Or when reviewing your video yourself, you may be totally absorbed by watching yourself speak, while others may notice distractions in the background.

Listen carefully to any feedback you receive, and make the changes that sound sensible to you (though still trust your instincts, or you’ll be making changes endlessly).

• You want to speak clearly and confidently when you record your video resume — no muttering, no awkwardness.
• If English is your second language, and especially if you have a pronounced accent, be sure that you’re making yourself understood. Ask friends to review your video to be sure every word is understandable.
• Dress up, not down, as you would for a job interview . You may work in a field where casual attire is common, but for a video resume you need to make yourself look as professional as possible.

What to do when your video resume is done

Many people choose to upload their work as a YouTube resume video. The advantage of this is that it’s easily accessible to all, and when contacting employers all you have to send is a link, rather than an actual video attachment, which will be heavy and slow.

The downside of putting your resume video online is also that it’s easily accessible to all, and that once you put something on the internet you can’t control what becomes of it. 

If there’s any possibility that your video could expose you to ridicule, then you should be prepared for that very thing to happen. Some people are just awkward on camera, they’re not good speakers, they pay no attention to their dress or grooming, or their background is poorly chosen. 

Some people, unfortunately, may also come off as arrogant or entitled. You do need to blow your own horn in a video resume, but there are lines you don’t want to cross. 

If you decide for any reason to keep your video off of YouTube or other video-sharing services, you will have to send the actual video to each employer you approach. But remember that this doesn’t ensure its privacy, because the hiring managers you send it to can forward it to anyone they want for whatever reason.

Also, if sending by email, the file size and file type can be problematic. It will take longer to send and receive, which might be a turnoff for a busy recruiter. Or they may not have the right video player to watch your video. Or they may have a policy that they don’t click on any attachment that isn’t a Word document or PDF file.

Finally, as noted earlier, many larger companies rely on ATS software to pre-screen all job applications for mission-critical keywords in the resume and cover letter. So if you send only a video resume, you may be automatically rejected because the ATS filters can’t read it. For this reason, it’s usually advisable to send an ordinary written resume and cover letter, with a video resume as a supplement, not a replacement.

Put your video resume on your LinkedIn profile LinkedIn has the option of putting media at the top of your LinkedIn profile . This is highly visible and as you should be active on LinkedIn during your job search, it is the perfect place for it. You can also then direct people to your profile rather than a standalone link to your resume. After they have watched, they will be curious about the rest of your LinkedIn presence. 

Yes, resume paper is still ‘a thing’ … sometimes. For those occasions when it’s necessary to print copies of your resume, the number of resume paper options and deciding factors may surprise you. Resume.io is here to guide you with information and tips for choosing the best resume paper.

Targeting a specific employer

Most video resumes are designed to serve as job candidates’ pitch to any company in their field. So if at first you don’t succeed, you can send the same resume video to another company.

But if you have a special interest in working for one specific company, your video could get a lot more attention if it’s targeted specifically to that company. In other words, you actually name the company in the video and state your reasons for wanting to work there. 

This can be a much more powerful approach than a generic video meant for all employers. The hiring manager will see that you are serious about that job, not just any job. 

Also, in rare cases an employer might actually require video resumes. If this is the case, consider targeting your video to that employer alone. For one thing, you know your video will not be rejected without even being watched, since that’s exactly what the company asked for.

It may not be feasible to do a custom version of your video CV for each employer you approach, especially if you’re looking at a long and extensive job search . But for the companies where you really want to work, the targeted approach may be what sets you apart from the competition.

Key takeaways for a video resume

If you’ve decided a video resume is the right choice for you, best of luck! Here are some of the key points:

• Keep the video resume to 1-2 minutes. Be ultra-specific in your messaging.
• If personality is important for the role, a video resume may help your cause.
• Get to the point within the first 15 seconds - recruiter attention spans are short.
• Write a script, use professional equipment, film many takes and edit carefully.
• Market your video resume like your life depends on it. Ask everyone you know for help to share it.
• Resume videos are a great way to make a specific application for a single company — and what you can do for them.

We hope the guidance provided here will help you to succeed. Seeing you on a video resume can make it easier for a potential employer to imagine you working for them one day.

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• Only 5% of paper resumes  get read.

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A video resume commands far more attention than a paper resume. Every job candidate sends a paper resume, but you’ll be the only one with a video, too. That’ll instantly separate your application from the slush pile and get your foot in the door.

Take the planning off your plate with templates

Cooking from scratch is hard, so is creating an animated resume from thin air. Biteable has  templates  for every profession, designed by video pros to help you keep your video resume on track and make the best impression.

Simply edit the template, add a sprinkle of your personality and a drizzle of your skills, and cook up a video resume that’s immune to rejection.

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Choose a color scheme and style to create a motion graphic resume that builds professional rapport and visually represents who you are.

The Biteable editor offers built-in color schemes and visuals that polish your video till it shines. It’s like adding your personal logo to your animation resume (we also have  animated logos  if you want to add one for real).

Go beyond the selfie video

Even if all you’ve got is your phone camera, your video resume can be more than a simple selfie video. Add stock footage and background music to create a memorable video resume that’s way cooler than plainly answering questions on camera and gets rapt attention from beginning to end.

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Written resumes are by nature a little stuffy. A video resume is your chance to showcase your personality, show off your creativity, and build a brand that puts you in your own category.

Demonstrate how you’ll fit in with the company culture and even show samples of your work (especially if your work has visual appeal). Your video resume is your chance to present a complete picture of yourself and add anything your typed resume leaves out.

Keep it short, but informative

Your video resume should be between 30-120 seconds. Sixty seconds is the sweet spot.

That might seem short, but don’t worry. It’s plenty if you keep your message focused and avoid fluff.  Cover the important points  like what you bring to the company, your skills and accomplishments, and your goals. If you need a guide, a template helps keep everything between the lines.

Give your video the share test

A lot of important people will watch your video resume, so imagine posting your video on the internet. Would you be comfortable with your video resume going viral?

If you’re cool with anyone on the internet seeing your video resume, it’s good to go. If going viral is scary, you may want to spend a bit more time on it.

Get some (nice) feedback

Even if your video resume passes the share test, send it to a few friends and family members and ask for honest feedback. Make any needed adjustments before you send it off to potential employers.

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How to Create Your Video Resume

With all the competition, how do you stand out from other applicants? In this post, we share advice on creating a video resume as well as a few examples.

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With the fierce competition that comes with the job search, you need to do something to make yourself stand out from the other applicants. 

There are a few ways to approach this challenge. Some have taken to unique resume templates . Others have taken an even more outside-of-the-box approach with creating new, creative resume formats —such as the young marketing professional who delivered donuts to several potential employers.

But there’s another way to capture a hiring manager’s attention—a video resume.

In this article, we’re going to explain what a video resume entails, share tips on creating one, and share a few examples.

Let’s get started.

What is a video resume?

A video resume is pretty self-explanatory: it is your resume in video form . 

This doesn’t mean putting yourself on camera and reading your resume word for word. Who would want to see that awkward display? Instead, it’s a way for you to share the information in your resume in a visual way.

This probably sounds like a lot of work, especially if you are applying to several roles. But it is a valuable approach! The benefits of submitting a video resume include:

• Standing out from other applicants
• Showing your creative side
• Sharing a bit of your personality
• Providing hiring managers with a face instead of just a name

Ideally, a video resume will supplement all your other efforts. That’s why we recommend sending in your resume and cover letter the traditional way. Then, include a link to your video resume in the online application. Other options include locating the email address of the hiring manager or sending them a message on LinkedIn.

So, how do you put together a video resume? We’ll share tips below.

How do you create a video resume?

Not everyone has video filming and editing experience—in fact, most people don’t. But there are several video editing programs for beginners, including the following:

• Apple iMovie

But before we dive in deep with editing, let’s back up a bit and talk about the filming.

Filming your video resume

If you have a nice camera and tripod, go ahead and film yourself that way. But if you are the average person applying for a position, you don’t need fancy equipment. 

Most people’s phones will capture decent video. And you can create a makeshift tripod using objects around your place—anything that’ll keep your video where you want it to focus. Also, make sure you are videoing in landscape mode, not portrait mode—it’s easier for editing.

This goes without saying, but make sure you dress professionally. Also, do a few practice runs of what you plan to say. 

Speaking of, how do you decide what to say in your video resume?

Preparing a script for your video resume

It’s important to prepare exactly what you want to share before you jump on camera. You don’t want to “wing it” when it comes to creating your video resume.

Choose some of the most important aspects of your resume to highlight on camera. Measurable results are especially important .

Rehearse your script a few times. You want to sound like you are having a conversation with the hiring manager. The less you sound as if you are reading something off of paper, the better.

Editing your video resume

As we highlighted above, there are several programs you can use that are easy for beginners. Remember, if you are stumped with any specific video editing details or tools, there is a YouTube video for basically anything.

Also, we recommend varying the content within your video resume. Include the shots that you filmed of yourself, but also collect images of anyone you are including as a reference and maybe try to find some stock videos. You can find free stock videos at the following websites:

• Pexels Videos

For more details about how exactly to edit together your video resume, we recommend checking out Self Made Millennial’s YouTube video below. In it, Madeline Mann breaks down the process so anyone can take on creating their own video resume:

Your video resume needs to reflect who you are, so while we shared tips above, you need to make it your own.

Below, we’ll share a few examples of video resumes where applicants showed employers exactly who they are and what they have to offer.

Video Resume Examples

It’s challenging to create something when you haven’t seen what it looks like. That’s why we searched YouTube to share a few video resume examples that’ll show you how you can create your own.

Mark Leruste

In this video, Mark Leruste does a great job of showing exactly who he is—and what a future employer can expect if they hire him. He breaks down a bit of his background, shares some activities he enjoys outside of work, and finishes up the video with an explanation of why he’d be the best fit for the role.

If you think about it, this video answers several of the key questions usually asked in an interview:

• What is your background in this field?
• What skills would you bring to this role?
• What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

It also does so in a way that highlights his humor and personality. Even in the hobbies section of the CV (which is basically a more in-depth resume used outside of the US and Canada), his favorite pastimes highlight a bit of who he is and the hard work, dedication, social skills, and creativity he’d bring to the job.

Arthur Coppens

While Arthur doesn’t play up the camera as much as Mark did in his video resume, he stands out for other reasons. The best part of Arthur’s resume is how well he visualizes his accomplishments. Throughout the video, you can actually see the different logos and projects he created with the programs he highlights. He also includes measurable results in the video.

Arthur’s video resume shows hiring managers the programs he knows, how well he knows them, the work he’s produced with them, and a bit of his personality.

Laura Harris

Laura’s video outlines who she is, what she knows, and what you can expect from her. She does a phenomenal job of showing off her personality while staying professional and on-topic. 

She also provides valuable information highlighting her work. You can see exactly what she has done in the past, the programs she is familiar with, and the coding languages she knows.

Again, we recommend submitting a video resume along with your traditional resume. If you’re looking for help creating this traditional resume , check out our free resume builder below!

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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel attacks schools again in Gaza City

These were the updates on Israel’s war on Gaza for Thursday, August 8.

This live page is now closed. You can continue to follow our coverage of the war in Gaza here.

• The Israeli military says it struck Hamas command centres embedded in the areas of two schools in the Gaza Strip. Gaza’s civil defence says al-Zahraa School and the Abdel Fattah Hamoud School east of Gaza City were targeted in the bombing.
• Palestine’s Wafa news agency reports an Israeli attack on the Bureij refugee camp killed at least 15 Palestinians.
• The United States, Egypt and Qatar invite Israel and Hamas for ceasefire talks on August 15. Israel has accepted the invitation, while Hamas is yet to respond.
• Israel’s Foreign Ministry revokes the diplomatic accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomats who work with the Palestinian Authority, saying it is a response to the country’s “anti-Israel and unilateral steps”, including recognition of a Palestinian state.
• At least 39,699 people have been killed and 91,722 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza . An estimated 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7 and more than 200 were taken captive.

Thank you for joining us

For more on the invitation by US, Qatar and Egyptian leaders to Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire talks on August 15, read this piece here .

For more on Israel’s move to revoke the diplomatic accreditation of Norwegian envoys who work with the Palestinian Authority, go here .

And, you can always find all our latest coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza  here .

Here’s what happened today

We’ll be closing this live page soon. Here’s a recap of the day’s main events:

• Leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar have invited Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire talks on August 15 after several failed attempts at finalising a deal. Israel has said it will send negotiators, but Hamas is yet to respond.
• Israeli forces have struck two schools sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens.
• Other Israeli attacks on central and southern Gaza, including the Bureij refugee camp, have also killed several Palestinians.
• Israel has revoked the diplomatic accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomats who work with the Palestinian Authority, saying it is a response to the country’s recognition of a Palestinian state.
• Lebanese group Hezbollah said one of its fighters, Atef al-Sayed from Aitaroun in southern Lebanon, has been killed, while the Israeli army confirmed that it detected at least 25 rocket launches into northern Israel from Lebanese territory.

Thousands of Palestinians displaced again after new evacuation orders

Initial estimates indicate that more than 15,500 Palestinians were living in parts of southern Gaza’s eastern and central Khan Younis as well as the al-Salqa area of Deir el-Balah, which are all affected by the latest Israeli military evacuation orders.

Many Palestinians have been displaced numerous times due to Israeli ground invasions since the start of the war.

“Once again, we call for all parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, including by taking constant care to spare civilians and civilian objects,” said UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, speaking at a press briefing in New York.

“This includes allowing civilians to leave for safer areas and allowing their return as soon as circumstances allow,” he added, saying “people must be able to receive humanitarian assistance, whether they move or stay”.

Thousands in Gaza are on the run again following a new evacuation order on Thursday. Meanwhile, @UNOCHA says constraints on water production and sewage pumping continue to expose Palestinians to major health risks. https://t.co/qEN1eDZtGh — UN News (@UN_News_Centre) August 8, 2024

WATCH: Hezbollah raises ‘flag of revenge’ in southern Lebanon

Will this call for ceasefire talks be any different.

Reporting from Washington, DC

Joe Biden said now that Kamala Harris is at the top of the Democratic party ticket, he wants to focus on the ceasefire deal in the time he has left in office. But then almost immediately after, Israel assassinated Ismail Haniyeh, one of the key negotiators of that deal.

There are a few phrases that stand out in the US, Qatar and Egypt statement. They say there is no further time to waste and no excuses from any party for further delay. That chimes in with something that we’ve been hearing from administration officials, that they are no longer simply blaming Hamas for the lack of any kind of deal.

Mediators add that they are prepared to offer a final bridging proposal that resolves the remaining implementation issues in a manner that meets the expectations of all parties.

So, what does that mean? Will anyone use any leverage on Israel if they don’t accept this final bridging proposal? In the end, that’s always what it’s been about.

Iran’s mission to the UN said they could work simultaneously to extract retaliation for Haniyeh and also work towards a ceasefire.

Is the US hoping that perhaps a ceasefire deal will prevent any Iranian retaliation for Israel’s escalatory activities in the region? Another question is about whether Joe Biden has given Netanyahu what he wanted, which is a statement in writing that says that after phase one of the deal, Netanyahu has the right to recommence military action in Gaza.

Qassam Brigades claims attacks on Israeli forces in Rafah

The armed wing of Hamas has released videos that show its forces fighting Israeli forces in Gaza’s southern region of Rafah, which has been under an expanding Israeli ground invasion since May.

In one video, a Palestinian fighter can be seen firing an RPG at a tank from close range in the ravaged Tal as-Sultan neighbourhood in eastern Rafah, while an armoured troop carrier is blown up by an explosive device planted on it by hand by another fighter.

A second video shows a masked member of Hamas displaying two different types of small drones that were captured while engaged in surveillance over eastern and western Rafah.

The Qassam Brigades also released a video of a rocket barrage being launched towards Ashdod and Gan Yavne in Israel.

كتائب القسـ.ـام تنشر مقطعا مصورا لما قالت إنه لكمين محكم استهدف آليات الاحتلال في حي تل السلطان غرب مدينة رفح #حرب_غزة #فيديو pic.twitter.com/GfUDi08Bk6 — الجزيرة فلسطين (@AJA_Palestine) August 8, 2024

Translation: The Qassam Brigades publishes a video clip of what it said was a tight ambush targeting occupation vehicles in the Tal as-Sultan neighbourhood, west of Rafah city.

Family members of Israeli captives say time for Netanyahu to accept ceasefire deal

Reporting from Amman, Jordan

Al Jazeera is reporting from outside Israel because it has been banned by the Israeli government.

Several Israeli officials have already spoken out anonymously to Israeli media and to American media, and have said there is no length Israel will not go to in order to achieve a deal to bring back the remaining captives still held in Gaza.

There are around 110 who are still being held there, and at this hour, we’re hearing from family members of Israeli captives saying that the time has actually passed to obtain a deal and that Netanyahu should take whatever opportunity is in front of him.

It is worth mentioning the significance and the timing of this statement that has been released, that has been signed by not just the mediators but the heads of state of the countries that are mediating … since the last one collapsed and ended back in November.

It’s also worth mentioning that the region is on the brink of some sort of larger conflict within the Middle East – Israel is still bracing itself for some sort of retaliation by the Iranians, by Hezbollah, and potentially by the Houthis in Yemen as well.

The United States and several others have said that a ceasefire deal in Gaza ending the war could be the thing that stops the impending and looming conflicts that could really spin the region out of control.

Masked Israeli soldier defends rape of Palestinian prisoner on TV

A masked Israeli soldier has appeared on a live television programme to “defend the good name” of the Israeli military after multiple soldiers were detained for raping a Palestinian prisoner.

The assault, which took place in the infamous Sde Teiman detention centre and was filmed by security cameras, continues to cause controversy inside Israel, with many backing the arrested soldiers, despite the horrific crimes they are accused of.

The Israeli military earlier today said there is “reasonable suspicion” the soldiers are guilty of what they are accused of, and extended their detention until Sunday.

An Israeli soldier who raped a Palestinian prisoner alongside other soldiers appeared on Israeli channel 14 to defend his unit that committed the rape. The incident sparked outrage as it was filmed on CCTV cameras and spread to the media. The incident happened in the Sde Teiman… pic.twitter.com/jL7qME3mDn — red. (@redstreamnet) August 8, 2024

Hamas, PFLP emphasise ‘national unity’ after Doha meeting

Leaders from Hamas and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) met in Qatar’s capital today on the sidelines of an event held to commemorate assassinated Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh.

Hamas, which selected Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar as its new political head, says in a statement that relations between the two Palestinian movements “have been strengthened over the recent years due to the shared and convergent vision on the national issue, the resistance project, and the Palestinian issue in general”.

The group adds that both movements agreed on the necessity of “going beyond the state of stagnation in which the national reality has been stuck for years, and meet the needs and aspirations of our people to stop the war of extermination and establish a fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital and the right of return for Palestinian refugees”.

This comes amid a wider Palestinian push for unity that led to an agreement being signed by 14 groups in China’s Beijing .

Gallant says Lebanon war will be ‘severe’, points finger at Hezbollah

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant claims in an Arabic post published on his X account that Hezbollah is responsible for the current escalation in conflicts that has put the entire region on the brink of all-out war.

“The State of Israel aims for peace, prosperity and stability on the northern border on both sides,” said Gallant, just as Israeli fighter jets bomb areas across southern Lebanon.

“If Hezbollah continues its aggression, Israel will fight it in a very severe war,” he wrote. “Consider not embarking on any adventure.”

Israel has responded to the US, Egyptian and Qatari calls for ceasefire talks next week by saying it will send negotiators to attend.

“Following the offer from the United States and the mediators, Israel will send on August 15 the delegation of negotiators to the place to be determined, in order to finalise the details and implement the framework agreement,” Netanyahu’s office said.

Hamas is yet to respond.

EU condemns Israeli ban against Norwegian diplomats

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has strongly condemned the Israeli government decision to revoke the diplomatic status of Norwegian diplomats dealing with the Palestinian Authority.

Josep Borrell writes in a statement that the move “contradicts the spirit of Oslo Accords and disproportionately disrupts the normal relations and cooperation with the Palestinian Authority”.

“Upon my instructions, the Head of the EU Delegation in Tel Aviv has conveyed our position to the Israeli Government. This is not a bilateral question between Israel and Norway, but one of interest for all those working for peace and stability in the Middle East.”

I strongly condemn the decision by the Israeli Government to revoke the diplomatic status for Norwegian diplomats dealing with the PA. This is of interest for all working for peace and stability in the Middle East. Full solidarity to Norway. https://t.co/o4bnssFN7q — Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) August 8, 2024

Mediating parties’ patience ‘running out’ amid bid to resume ceasefire talks

Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst Marwan Bishara says the latest invitation extended to Israel and Hamas by mediating parties to resume ceasefire talks means “their patience is running out”.

“It’s certainly the case for mediators Egypt and Qatar,” Bishara said.

He said among the key factors to consider is the possible escalation towards a full-blown war in the region, with Hezbollah and Iran threatening that they will respond to Israel.

“It seems like the Iranians sort of leaked that only a ceasefire will cool the spirits in the region – and I think that was echoed in Washington,” Bishara said.

He added that there are many details that need to still be discussed, such as how many captives and Palestinian prisoners would be released in the first phase of the deal, and whether Israeli forces would withdraw from much of the Gaza Strip.

Here’s the full statement from the US, Egypt and Qatar

It is time to bring immediate relief both to the long-suffering people of Gaza as well as the long-suffering hostages and their families.

The time has come to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal. The three of us and our teams have worked tirelessly over many months to forge a framework agreement that is now on the table with only the details of implementation left to conclude.

This agreement is based on the principles as outlined by President Biden on May 31, 2024, and endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2735. There is no further time to waste nor excuses from any party for further delay.

It is time to release the hostages, begin the ceasefire, and implement this agreement.

As mediators, if necessary, we are prepared to present a final bridging proposal that resolves the remaining implementation issues in a manner that meets the expectations of all parties.

We have called on both sides to resume urgent discussion on Thursday, August 15 in Doha or Cairo to close all remaining gaps and commence implementation of the deal without further delay.

President of the United States Joe Biden President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Emir of the State of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

US, Egypt and Qatar invite Israel, Hamas to resume talks next week

A statement from the leaders of the three mediating countries invited Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire talks on August 15 in either Doha or Cairo.

Both cities have hosted previous ceasefire talks, which have for months failed to result in a deal.

“It is time to conclude a ceasefire agreement and release hostages and prisoners,” the statement said.

WFP forced to reduce rations in Gaza because of fighting, damaged roads

That’s according to the deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, Farhan Haq.

Haq explained that the World Food Programme have been forced to reduce rations for Palestinians in Gaza because of the continuing war on the enclave.

“WFP urgently needs fuel deliveries, increased flow of blood supplies and greater capacity to deliver hot meals, particularly in Gaza City and north Gaza,” Haq said. “WFP warns that it will be unable to bring in the quantity of food required this month unless more border crossing points into Gaza open and aid workers are able to bring in half the quantity of food needed in July and in the West Bank.”

More details on Syria air strikes

According to local media reports, the Israeli air strikes targeted an ammunition depot southeast of Homs, in the vicinity of al-Shayrat Airport.

Loud noises continued following the strikes as a result of the continued explosion of the ammunition.

A number of civilian casualties have also been reported in a village near the airport, due to material being launched from the ammunition depot as a result of the explosions.

The airport has been used by the Russian air force since late 2015.

Israeli forces hit Gaza City school for a second time, civil defence says

Israeli forces have struck the Abdel Fattah Hamoud School in Gaza City for a second time today, Gaza’s civil defence says, but no injuries were reported from the second attack.

It said its teams were carrying out inspections in the area.

Earlier, the Israeli military attacked the school, along with the nearby al-Zahraa School, where displaced Palestinian families had been sheltering. At least 15 people were killed, and dozens more were wounded.

Hamas condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza City schools

Hamas has decried Israel’s latest attacks on two schools that were sheltering displaced Palestinian families in Gaza City, killing 15 and wounding dozens more.

The attacks are part of a “series of crimes” and “genocide” committed by Israeli forces against Palestinians, the group said.

It called on the UN and international courts to “stand up against these crimes” and hold Israel accountable.

Four injured in Israeli attack on Syria: Syrian state media

Syrian state media has now reported on the air raid blamed on Israel we mentioned earlier, saying that four military personnel had been injured.

The state media report said that an Israeli air raid had targeted Syria’s central region.

Israel ‘working to block’ sanctions on violent settlers: Netanyahu

The Israeli prime minister held a meeting earlier today in Tel Aviv with council heads from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank to discuss their concerns about the potential impacts of Western sanctions imposed on a limited number of violent settlers and organisations.

Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted as saying by his office that the Israeli military has been carrying out “very important work” in the occupied territory in recent months – in reference to daily raids that lead to the arrest and killing of Palestinians.

“We are working to block this. It is an issue for the entire State of Israel, not just Judea and Samaria,” Netanyahu said about the sanctions, using the Israeli name for the occupied West Bank.

“The council heads expressed their strong support for the prime minister regarding the continuation of the fighting and for his strong stand against domestic and foreign pressure.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, with council heads from Judea and Samaria, and heard from them about the various civilian and security needs and their concerns about the effects of the sanctions on settlement. https://t.co/z8mhGkjmRY pic.twitter.com/peZ7hbyrFa — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) August 8, 2024

‘Israeli air strikes’ hit near airport in Syria

Local media reports from Syria indicate that explosions heard near the Shayrat Airbase in Homs were caused by Israeli air raids.

The Israeli military has not commented on the news, which has also been cited by Iranian state media.

حمله هوایی اسرائیل به فرودگاه الشعیرات سوریه رسانه‌های سوری از حمله هوایی ارتش اشغالگر اسرائیل به اطراف فرودگاه «الشعیرات» در استان حمص خبر دادند pic.twitter.com/9btSdVts4h — خبرگزاری ایرنا (@IRNA_1313) August 8, 2024

Kamala Harris ‘does not support’ Israel arms embargo

The national security adviser for US presidential nominee Kamala Harris emphasises that she does not support putting an end to arms transfers to Israel amid the war on Gaza.

“She does not support an arms embargo on Israel,” writes Phil Gordon on X, adding that Harris will always be committed to protecting Israel as the country expects a retaliation by Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah to assassinations in Tehran and Beirut.

The statement comes amid calls for transparency on the stance of the incumbent vice president on US support for the deadly war. Harris has not personally commented on the arms transfers that have persisted despite US weapons being used to kill civilians in Gaza.

. @VP has been clear: she will always ensure Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. She does not support an arms embargo on Israel. She will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law. — Phil Gordon (@PhilGordon46) August 8, 2024

Ship targeted with RPG by men on fast boats: UKMTO

The British maritime security agency reports that the ship that was targeted off the coast of Yemen was attacked by eight people aboard two small boats, who fired an RPG, leading to an explosion near the vessel.

“The vessel and crew are safe,” according to UKMTO, citing the master of the unnamed ship.

UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 106 ATTACK UPDATE 001 https://t.co/fX3hWupPWO #MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/K74bOc8pgG — United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) (@UK_MTO) August 8, 2024

Rockets fired from Lebanon says Israeli military

The Israeli military confirms that it has detected at least 25 rocket launches into northern Israel from Lebanese territory.

It reports that air raid sirens were activated in the western Galilee and some rockets were able to penetreate the Israeli defences, but inflicted no casualties. In response, it said it hit the source of the rocket fire with artillery shells and carried out another artillery attack to hit a village in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military also released aerial footage of another round of air raids across areas in southern Lebanon, including Kfar Kila, Yarin and Hula.