FAQ

Job Seekers

Q. Why would I want to create a video Email?
A. Distinguishing your self from the 1000’s of other job seekers submitting paper resumes can be daunting. Even with a well-formatted resume on expensive paper will not necessarily reflect your personal style. Video communications allow you make a memorable impression on potential employers and get your foot in the door for a personal interview’

Q. Where can I find a Webcam for creating my video?
A. You can purchase a Webcam at your local computer store or conveniently shop for one online. We recommend the Logitech QuickCam Express or the Intel PC Camera CS431.

Q. Is a microphone required?
A. A microphone is required for voice recognition and the ability to record your voice with the video capture. The microphone can be internal to the camera, internal to the laptop, or externally plugged into the sound card or USB port.


Q. Do recruiters and employers reply directly to me or through broadcastaresume.com?
A. All contact will come directly to you from employers and recruiters interested in interviewing you.

Q. How does the broadcastaresume.com, faxing guarantee work and can you guarantee that I will find a job using your service?
A. While we cannot guarantee that you will land a job using our service, we can guarantee that you will receive phone calls for interviews with actual hiring companies.

Q. What if I receive calls from employers or recruiters for jobs I am not interested in pursuing?
A. Your next job may be closer than you think! Be candid and share with the caller the ideal position you seek and ask if they can help refer you to a company or colleague who may be of assistance with your search. We all like to give advice, and keep in mind; we are all on separated by six degrees.

Recruiters/Employers

Q. How can an employer or recruiter best use your services?
A. There are numerous ways for both employers and recruiters to use the Broadcast A Resume services. Just a few suggestions would be:1. Use the Broadcast A Resume Video Pro to create distinctive, professional messages. We can even brand your Video Pro with your name or corporate logo, or course we have to charge a bit more for this added service. 2. Have candidates use the Video Resume product to help screen and pre-qualify them for open positions.3. If you are a recruiter you can use Video Pro to professionally interface with clients and Video Resume to pre-screen and introduce selected candidates to your clients.4. You can even signup as a Reseller of our Video Pro and Video Resume products. Simply send an Email to Reseller@broadcastaresume.com and we will contact you with all the information you need.5. Affordably post your job openings on the Broadcast A Resume Employment Center.6. Signup to receive free resumes by fax or Email. You can sign up for this service on the BARbell Recruiters Network.

Q. How does Broadcast A Resume VideoPro work?
A. VideoPro is a Windows based application that can be launched from the Desktop, shortcut toolbar and Programs Menu. When VideoPro video email is opened, the user will notice two (2) tabs, “Create a New Video” and “View Video Archive.” From the Create a New Video tab, the user can title, record, playback, re-record their videos and when satisfied with the video can click the Save and Upload button to upload the video to the PatriotNet server. You will then copy the hyperlink to the streaming video into the Windows Clipboard, ready to be added to any electronic document. You are then free to send out the email or electronic document to any recipient. An archive of videos that have been created can be accessed in the “View Video Archive” tab, which allows the user to review, resend or delete old videos. The user has the option to save a local copy of the video during upload or to delete the local copy after the upload process has been completed. When the recipient receives the email or opens the electronic document, they will be able to simply click on the hyperlink and this will automatically open a web page to view the streaming video message.

Q. Why do you charge a monthly fee for hosting the VideoPro video emails?
A. VideoPro messages are saved and uploaded onto servers, which are hosted by our hosting company PatriotNet. The hyperlink inserted in your email message, when clicked on from your recipient reaches back to the PatriotNet server that is then streamed to them. This compression means no large attachments are sent to your recipients. Recipients can view the message as often as they like as long as the message remains on the PatriotNet server. It is a PatriotNet policy to delete all messages after 30 calendar days, so if you want to save one your greatest creation you may choose to do so on your own PC in your Video Archive tab.

Q. What if I want to save my video email messages?
A. You can save copies of your messages in your Video Archive tab, which allows the user to review, resend or delete old videos. The hyperlink you inserted in your email message, when clicked on from your recipient reaches back to the PatriotNet server and is streamed to them. They can view the message as often as they like as long as the message remains on the PatriotNet server.

Q. What is the recommended bandwidth for using VideoPro?
A. VideoPro is designed for full-motion video and audio streaming for a broadband connection. This means your recipient should have a DSL or Cable Modem Internet connection, with a throughput of 256kbps download speed; however, there are not any software limitations with using a dial-up connection. If using a dial-up connection to send, the client will notice a longer file upload period. If the recipient uses dial-up to receive video emails they will notice a reduction in the quality of the steaming video

Q. Where can I find a Webcam for creating my video email messages?
A. VideoPro is designed to work with most cameras that are recognized by Windows as Video for Windows for D Devices. For best performance, we suggest the Logitech QuickCam Express. You can purchase your camera along with your VideoPro software from us for $99.00 or pick up one at your local computer store.

Q. Is a microphone required?
A. A microphone is required for voice recognition and the ability to record your voice with the video capture. The microphone can be internal to the camera, internal to the laptop, or externally plugged into the sound card or USB port.