What is Video Cover Letter?

Video Cover letter is a latest method of applying for a job from traditional methods, such as submitting resume and cover letter in text form. Lasting typically 1 to 1.5 minutes.

Why should I make Video Cover Letter ?

Video cover letter is an enhancement along with text resume. As such, it offer the chance to expand and show the skills you have to offer as summary of your resume by speaking and recording your self in front of the camera. In fact, your less than 1.5 minute video cover letter can give you a better chance to get noticed by employers, employment agencies, job consultants or recruitment agencies as text resumes are only looked by recruiters for up to 10 seconds before a decision is made.

You should not be stuck in writing and sending endless cover letters and resumes on various job portal or social media platforms for jobs that you’ll probably never hear back about.  There is no point of uploading or sharing your resume or cover letter into a pile of other resumes and getting lost.Do remember – Job search is a marathon, not a sprint.  In the long run you’ll absolutely find a job, but it takes time and layoff or laid off employees really not afford the delay in grabbing their next job opportunity.

Better Visibility

Layoffhiring has come up with this unique feature where you can upload your Video Cover Letter which is nothing but speaking in front of the camera to summarize the skill set and experience you possess. The video can be viewed by the employer, employment agencies, job consultants, recruitment agencies who will be reviewing your profile at layoffhiring.com making it a great way to get your application noticed, separate yourself from the competition and show yourself off as a true professional that goes above and beyond in all aspects of their career.You will have better visibility by using video, telling the story of why employer should hire or recruit you.