Answers to the questions we hear the most.

Video resumes are 100% legal—we wouldn’t be around if they weren’t! 

Absolutely. Employers like video resumes because they give them a 360-degree view of YOU, helping them decide if you’re an ideal fit for their open role. 

The best career advice is to try micro-experiences instead of committing to one lane immediately. Take a workshop, do a project, or shadow someone—the choice is yours. No matter what you choose, you’ll leave with the exact information you need to make your choice. (You’re welcome.) 

You can start creating your video resume on Real Hire in less than a minute. Sign up, log in, and complete your profile—answering the questions you want employers to know about you and using our video prompts to make your resume stand out. 

Starting with Real Hire takes thirty seconds or less. Simply create your account, follow the on-screen prompts, and shoot your first video resume. 

Your video resume should be like an elevator pitch—about a minute or less. 

Generic greetings (like hello, good morning, good evening, or good afternoon) are ideal for video resumes. You don’t know who’ll be reviewing your stuff, so it’s best to stay away from the more polite “sir,” “ma’am” stuff. 

Real Hire is a free video resume tool that’s designed for seekers like you—and it always will be.

Real Hire is a legitimate video resume tool and ongoing source of support for seekers who want better, faster results from their search process. It’s also a source for expert-level tips to help you find (and keep) your next role. 

Paper resumes are still a thing, but if you want to stand out, a digital resume makes it easy to showcase your skills, personality, and experience in a way that’s impossible to ignore. 

There are endless pros when it comes to video resumes in your job search. They’re fast and easy to share, give employers a true look at the real you, and help you land your dream job faster. The con to most services is that they’re expensive. Real Hire isn’t. In fact, we’re so committed to helping job seekers find their next role, that our job seeker platform is free. You can’t get better than that. 

A video CV, or curriculum vitae, is the exact same thing as a video resume. So you’d say the exact same things. Who you are, what role you’re going for, what you’ve done, and why it matters—and you never forget to say thank you! 

The 30-second rule is a term tossed around by recruiters and hiring managers. It says that the hiring team often decides whether to interview a candidate within the first 30 seconds of reviewing their resume. If they spend 30 seconds or more reviewing, you’re that much closer to making it to an actual interview. Sure, it’s an average—but every team and process is different. Instead of worrying about how long they take to review your content, do your best to share your story in the best possible way. 

Ditch the “dream job” pressure. Finding your fit takes time, and that’s okay. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that people hold around 12 jobs throughout their lives—with some having more or less depending on their situation. If you haven’t found your dream job yet, give yourself some grace. It’s just around the corner! 

First, cover the basics. Who are you, and what role are you applying for? Once you’ve got the intros out of the way, dig right into your experiences, what you learned, and how those lessons make you the best candidate for the role. Don’t be afraid to hype yourself up!

Your video resume should be your “virtual handshake.” Give employers the deets on who you are, what you stand for, and the amazing things you’ve accomplished so far. Then, translate that into how you’ll thrive in their open role. Don’t forget to thank them for the opportunity! 

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