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      Everything You Need to Know About the VPM Self Interview and the Difference Between the Video Resume and Self Interview

      As a remote professional on VPM, you can showcase your skills with two key tools: the Self Interview and the Video Resume. This article explains their differences and how to complete each.

       

      📋 Table of Contents

      🔍 What’s the Difference?

      Feature VPM Self Interview Video Resume
      Purpose Simulates a job interview with structured questions A short pitch to showcase your background and personality
      Format One question at a time, continuous recording One continuous video 
      Structure Pre-set questions provided by VPM You create your own script/content
      Length Estimated Duration 5 to 8 minutes Estimated Duration 1  to 3 minutes 

      💡 Benefits of Completing These Tools

      • Increase Your Visibility: Appear more professional and stand out to potential clients browsing talent.
      • Build Trust: Clients get a better sense of your personality, communication skills, and confidence.
      • Speed Up the Hiring Process: A clear video can help clients make faster decisions—saving both of you time.
      • Highlight Your Strengths: Use the format that best showcases your experience, tone, and work style.
      • Get More Interview Invites: Profiles with completed videos are more likely to be shortlisted by clients.

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      Here's an interactive tutorial on how to complete your Self Interview.

      13 STEPS

      1. The first step is to open VPM and click User menu

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      2. Click Settings

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      3. Click Additional Information

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      4. Click Start Interview

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      5. Take your time to understand each question and answer truthfully and completely.

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      6. Click here to upload a pre-recorded Self Interview. Ensure it's in one of the supported formats listed.

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      7. Click here to record manually. Make sure the video is no longer than 10 minutes.

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      8. Click the record button when you're ready to begin.

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      9. Click the stop button when you're done recording.

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      10. Click the checkbox if you're satisfied with your recording

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      11. Click "Start Over" to delete and re-record your video.

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      12. Click "Submit Video" once you're finished and ready to submit.

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      13. That's it. You're done.

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      Here's an interactive tutorial

      https://www.iorad.com/player/2576072/How-to-Complete-Your-Self-Interview

       

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      Here's an interactive tutorial on how to record your Video Resume.

       

      12 STEPS

      1. The first step is to open VPM and Open user menu

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      2. Click Settings

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      3. Click résumé

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      4. Click "Record Video" to manually record your résumé

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      5. Click "Upload Video Profile" if you have a pre-recorded video.

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      6. For manual recording, make sure to read the instructions carefully before you begin.

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      7. Click the record button when you're ready to begin.

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      8. Click the stop button when you're done recording.

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      9. Click the checkbox if you're satisfied with your recording.

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      10. Click "Start Over" to delete and re-record your video.

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      11. Click Submit Video

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      12. That's it. You're done.

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      Here's an interactive tutorial

      https://www.iorad.com/player/2576088/How-to-Record-Your-Video-Resume

       

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      If you experience any issues while recording or uploading, reach out to our support team at Contact Us