We all know what a resume is, what about Visume? Visume is actually a Video Resume! Sounds interesting? Read on!
About PREVVIEW.com
[1] Dedicated Profile Page – Just like Facebook and it’s Free!
Imagine having a jobseeker profile where you can express your true self professionally and effectively. Your outstanding soft skills and vibrant personalities will no longer have to be dormant within a piece of paper. Prevview enables you to give a voice and personality to your paper resumes, through cutting edge video streaming technology.
You no longer need to attach various documents to your potential employer. Speak to them directly through your visumés and let them know why you should be hired. Back your visumés up with downloadable important and relevant documents such as cover letter, resume, portfolio, and reference letters .
[2] In-Depth Information about Employers
We all know the importance of research before going for an interview. We also know how important it is to understand a job scope before applying for a job – no one wants to come off as unsure or be taken by surprise during an interview.
To enable jobseekers to be as well prepared as possible, Prevview has created dedicated profile pages for employers as well! Everything you need from the HR Video, to Written Profiles and comprehensively described Job Postings to Getting Hired Tips and Q&A can be found under one roof, the Employer Profile Page.
[3] Visumé Guide
With our tech world ablaze with fancy gadgets, Prevview assures all jobseekers that making a visumé takes only 5 simple steps. Prevview.com is well furbished with a comprehensive video guide as well as Visumé tips and articles to help you along the way.
So, are you interested to do a Visume for a challenge?
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Visumé Wars Have Begun!
Prevview.com has declared an official Visumé War in Singapore. We call upon everyone from the age of 18-35* to step into the professional battle field, in a quest to differentiate yourselves – it’s talent vs talent, Visumé vs Visumé!
Unlike any other video showdown, this war appeals to every jobseeker’s most basic struggles. That is, to stand out from the sea of jobseekers with similar talents and credentials and, to prevent themselves from being lost under a stack of paper resumes.
Entry is simple and the prizes, amazing. Whether you are looking to get your hands on a beautiful iPad2 or a job position [or both!] with our participating partners, this is competition for you.
The power to conquer is in your hands!
All you need to do is put together a Visume – what we at Prevview call Video Resumes – that will show and tell us why you would make a great employee. You can sing, dance, rap, produce a movie or even sell a brick. Be it creative or professional, do it your way and boldly express your best self.
50 prizes to be won!**
43 participants from Category A and Category B who have received the highest People’s Choice scores will receive $10,000 worth of attractive prizes. Seven out of all the participants the Special Category will be placed in amazing job positions at the participating company of their choice [Winners are subjected to the discretion of our participating partner].
So, answer the declaration for war now – Prevview is providing you the weapon and you just have to bring it!
*The competition is open to anyone in any country. However, collection of prizes will be done in the Singapore Prevview office.
Tips for an eye-catching video
:: Choose a professional/plain background. You can take your visume right at the CBD area with the nice tall office buildings behind! But the most safest will be a white wall behind you. Taking a video with a background related to your job interests will make you look professional!
:: Dress smart. For the ladies, putting on some light makeup is also a way of showing respect your employer. For the men, don’t forget to gel your hair neatly.
:: Ensure your surrounding is noise-pollution free, you won’t want to have your voice recorded with the interferences. Your employee will have a hard time trying to figure out what you talking.
:: Talk with confident. Know what you are going to say, don’t forget to smile once awhile.
:: Make use of tools. If you need to show any artwork or prototype you have, bring them along into your visume!
Join Today!
Click either 1 of the 2 peektures below to register!
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Vote For Your Favourite Visume!
Of course, there is also a gallery where you can view the rest of the participants’ visume. In this gallery, other than participating in the Visume War, you can also vote for your favourite visume! And if you are one of the participants, remember to ask your loved ones and friends to support you by voting for you daily!
Below visume caught my attention, I like the background where he took his video. Gives me the impression he is hardworking?
Q&A, from PreVView.com
About the entry process
How do you enter?
Simply create an entertaining 90 second Visume that tells us why you would be a great Employee to any company. All entries need to be uploaded to www.prevview.com/visumewars. Visumes should be no more than 90 seconds long with a file size under 300mb. There’s also a brief application form to fill out online.
Can I enter via means other than an online video entry?
No, video entries for the competition will only be accepted if they are submitted to www.prevview.com/visumewars.
Does my entry need to be in English?
Yes, your Visume will need to be in English.
Will all applications be displayed online?
Every entry will be published immediately on the campaign website after the online registration form and Visume have been uploaded. It will also appear in the Visume Wars Facebook Page and Prevview YouTube Channel.
Any entry that contains illegal or abusive content will be taken down immediately.
What should my entry/video include?
Your video entry will be judged on its messaging and creativity, this includes:
1) Show and Tell us why you would make a great employee. You may even ask your references to appear on the Visume and pitch on your behalf.
2) Creativity – you can sing, dance, rap, produce a movie or even sell a brick on your Visume. What matters is that it must represent you.
What can I not include in my entry video?
Please don’t include phone numbers or contact details (including email addresses). You can include details of your website, facebook, twitter and other social media platforms.
What if my entry is over 90 seconds long?
Your entry will be automatically rejected as it exceeds the time limit. All videos must be 90 seconds or under. Participants with entries over this time limit will be notified and taken down.
How will you process all of the Visume entries?
From competition launch, all Visume applications will be quality assured by the Prevview team. The team will view the video applications on an ongoing basis.
Why would a Visume be rejected?
Visumes are first viewed and accepted or rejected based on simple quality assurance criteria. For example, Visumes that contain nudity, obscenity, exceed the time limit or do not meet the brief will be taken down.
Who can I contact if I have a question about this competition?
If the question is not reflected on the Frequently Asked Questions page, please send us an enquiry via our Contact Us page.
You may also talk to us on the Prevview Visume Wars Facebook Page or Prevview on Twitter [hashtag #visumewars].
How will I know if my registration is successful?
You will receive a welcome email once you have completed the online registration form with a link to your Visume Wars Profile Page [http://www.prevview.com/visumewars/entries/name] to share with your network of contacts.
Your profile will, however, only be LIVE for voting when you have filled up the online registration form, uploaded your Visume and selected your prize category.
How will I know if my Visume has been taken down?
You will receive an email advising you that your Visume was taken down and the reason it.
Who will judge my video entry?
1) Category A – where you will get to win a job – representatives from our participating partners will judge your Visume entry.
2) Category B – prize only – will be based on the People’s Choice, which is the sum of “Likes” and “Unique Views” at the end of the competition.
How can I show people my Visume entry?
Once you have registered, you will receive a welcome email with a link to your Visume Wars profile. You can share this link with your network of contacts, who can vote for your entry. If your entry has been rejected, you will receive an email with an explanation for its rejection.
Your profile will, however, only be LIVE for voting when you have filled up the online registration form, uploaded your Visume and selected your prize category.
Can I include music or imagery in my entry?
Yes, music and images can be included in the entry, though you must have the appropriate licences, permissions and clearances.
How many entries can I put in?
One entry per person.
Once a Visume has been submitted can it be deleted / re-submitted?
Yes, log into your account using your user-email and password and click “Edit” on your Visume Wars profile page.
However, upon deleting and re-submitting a Visume, your existing votes will be erased.
Can Prevview remove an entry from the competition at any time, even if the entry has been accepted?
Yes, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, we can remove an entry from the competition at any time.
Will you accept entries after the closing date?
Unfortunately any entry received after the expiry of the competition period 23.59 Singapore local time, 1 August 2011 will be invalid. It’s important to get your entry in early as we won’t accept responsibility for late, delayed or misdirected entries.
Who can enter this competition?
The competition is open to anyone from any country.
Scoring Process
How will the Winners be chosen?
1) Category A – where you will get to win a job – representatives from our participating partners will judge your Visume entry.
2) Category B – prize only – will be based on the People’s Choice, which is the sum of “Likes” and “Unique Views” at the end of the competition.
How will the Winners of the Job Positions be chosen?
All entries for Category A – where you will get to win a job – will be judged on their individual merits, messaging and how creative their Visumes are. They will be chosen by the participating employers.
How do you calculate the scores for the People’s Choice?
The score for the People’s Choice spots will be calculated from the number of ‘likes’ and ‘views’ that an entry receives.
Will the scores for the People’s Choice be displayed online?
Yes, the score for each video entry will be displayed online.
When will the Winners of the Job Positions and Prizes be announced?
Winners will be announced on the 10th of August, 2011
About the prize
What is the prize for this competition?
There are two categories:
1) CATEGORY A: Participants who selected this category will not only be eligible for the prizes from the Regular Category, but will also stand a chance to win a job with the participating Employer of their choice.
2) CATEGORY B: Participants who selected this category will be able to win attractive prizes. However, they will not be eligible to win a job from our participating employers.
If I won a job, is there a time limit to when I can start work?
This will be up to the discretion of the participating Employer.
What is the remuneration like for each job position?
The remuneration will be up to the discretion of our participating Employers. All participating Employers have made a commitment to provide fair and necessary renumeration for the winners.
Can I transfer my job position to my friend/relative?
No. If you should reject the job position, it will go to the next-best-person.
Can we redeem the prize for cash?
No.
If I won a prize, when can I collect it?
We would prefer for you to collect your prize 1-2 weeks after the announcement.
That’s all folks. I wish you GOOD LUCK if you are one of the participants! Don’t forget to spread the news around!
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