Ok, let me explain. A couple weeks ago, I had this beautiful vision come to me before I fell asleep. I have chewed on the idea since and trying to decide just how viable my idea is and if there is a chance that it might work.
What I would like to do is produce of a general video of me being interviewed. My intention is to blanket mail these interview videos to various schools that I am interested in teaching at. My first initial idea is that they may get discarded or not taken seriously but I figured if I included a letter with each video disc explaining its contents that someone will view it and see it as a brilliant way to make a first impression rather than some drab resume on inkjet paper. I figure if I submit 50-100, someone will at least look at it and say "Wow, Ive never seen that before."
My idea how to pull it off. First, I would write down a list of questions that are typically asked during these interviews (i.e. "why do you want to teach here", "tell us about yourself", "explain your teaching style", etc...) I figure by planning out the questions, I can video myself and get the answer perfect (no stuttering or hesitation).
I also thought about including video of me interacting with my family to make it more personal and perhaps video of me volunteering at the various places that I volunteer. Also thought about including personal/professional references through video as well.
In shooting the interview questions, I will either shoot against a green screen or mask out a nice conservative background. I figure it will set a professional tone.
As far as delivery, I am trying to decide on whether mpeg-1 or quicktime should be used.
So what I would like is some input on my idea. Pros, cons, suggestions, etc... Also, anyone else who is/was in the educational profession that can think of questions that I should answer, I would greatly appreciate it.
Much thanks.
P.S. One last thought. Does anyone think there is a market for a video resume service like I have described above?
What I would like to do is produce of a general video of me being interviewed. My intention is to blanket mail these interview videos to various schools that I am interested in teaching at. My first initial idea is that they may get discarded or not taken seriously but I figured if I included a letter with each video disc explaining its contents that someone will view it and see it as a brilliant way to make a first impression rather than some drab resume on inkjet paper. I figure if I submit 50-100, someone will at least look at it and say "Wow, Ive never seen that before."
My idea how to pull it off. First, I would write down a list of questions that are typically asked during these interviews (i.e. "why do you want to teach here", "tell us about yourself", "explain your teaching style", etc...) I figure by planning out the questions, I can video myself and get the answer perfect (no stuttering or hesitation).
I also thought about including video of me interacting with my family to make it more personal and perhaps video of me volunteering at the various places that I volunteer. Also thought about including personal/professional references through video as well.
In shooting the interview questions, I will either shoot against a green screen or mask out a nice conservative background. I figure it will set a professional tone.
As far as delivery, I am trying to decide on whether mpeg-1 or quicktime should be used.
So what I would like is some input on my idea. Pros, cons, suggestions, etc... Also, anyone else who is/was in the educational profession that can think of questions that I should answer, I would greatly appreciate it.
Much thanks.
P.S. One last thought. Does anyone think there is a market for a video resume service like I have described above?