Episode 17: TikTok and Video Resumes with Self Made Millennial creator, Madeline Mann
Guest Spotlight
Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who has built an audience of over a half a million people and is known for her award-winning job search YouTube & TikTok Channel, Self Made Millennial. She is featured as the LinkedIn and Job Search expert correspondent for Bloomberg and Harvard Business Review, and is part of the exclusive group of LinkedIn Learning instructors. Mann’s career coaching programs have led to thousands of success stories, and her work has been featured in New York Times, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal, and more.
Resources from this Episode
Free Resume Revamp Workshop: https://www.standoutresume.com/webinar-opt-in1608961982428
Hear more about LinkedIn for Thought Leaders course: https://www.theselfmademillennial.com/webinar-opt-in1600876350997
Watch this step-by-step video on how to design a video resume: https://youtu.be/k5AQCJUbwio
Here is a resource for TikTok resumes: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfmademillennial/video/6982293925696408837?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6958255961287034374
Connect with Madeline Mann
YouTube: www.youtube.com/selfmademillennial
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinemann/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfmademillennial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self.made.millennial/
Website: www.madelinemann.com
Questions Madeline addresses in this Episode
Please walk us through highlights of your career journey.
Last fall you were highlighted in a New York Times article about career coaches providing advice on TikTok. Tell us about your experience using TikTok and how it evolved from entertainment to career coaching and a significant part of your Self Made Millennial brand?
Do you think TikTok resumes will be the future of landing a job?
TikTok encourages candidates to creatively and authentically showcase their skillsets and experiences. Please walk us through the elements of a great TikTok resume.
What should candidates avoid when creating TikTok resumes?
Job seekers often feel overwhelmed as it is when conducting a job search. Why is it worth the time and effort to create a TikTok resume and add another thing to their to do list.
Is this just for the under-30 crowd or do you recommend it for candidates of all ages?
How do candidates follow up after sending in a TikTok resume?
Hannah Towey wrote an article for Insider that suggested TikTok wants to be LinkedIn for Gen Z with the launch of TikTok Resumes for video job applications. Do you agree?
How can hiring managers avoid unconscious bias with video resumes?
As a human resources leader, you have helped thousands of people with their job searches. What are some of the behind-the-scenes secrets that candidates should know whether they are applying on TikTik, LinkedIn, Indeed, or directly to a company’s website?
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever been given?
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