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Fort Myers Video Resume: Get in Front of Local Employers

By David Welsh, Seenly · Updated October 7, 2026

I’m a construction manager in Fort Myers with about 15 years in the field. A lot of hiring here still happens the old way: somebody knows somebody, a super makes a call, a manager meets you and decides fast. If you don’t have that connection yet, a short video is the next best thing. It lets the person hiring see and hear you before they ever pick up the phone.

This page is for anyone looking for work in Fort Myers and the rest of Lee County. It covers what local employers look for, how to make a video that fits, and the free help you can get nearby.

Who’s hiring in Lee County

Construction is a bigger part of the economy here than in Florida overall. In 2024, construction made up 13.8% of jobs in Lee County, about twice the statewide share of 6.6%. Leisure and hospitality (restaurants, hotels, attractions) was 14.0% of jobs, and education and health services 12.4%, about one in eight.^[1]

So if you’re in the trades, you’re in the right place. If you work with people, in a restaurant, hotel, store, clinic, or care facility, there’s a lot of that here too.

What Fort Myers employers want to see

If you’re in the trades: supers and foremen here want your trade and level, your years, your certs (OSHA 10 or 30, your journeyman license and which county or city issued it), the kind of work you’ve done (residential, commercial, remodel), and when you can start. They want to know you’ll show up, work safe, and do it right. Trade-by-trade advice:

If you work with customers or patients: say your role, your availability (weekends and holidays count for a lot in hospitality), and one real example of how you treat people.

CNA and medical assistant and nurses

If you’re bilingual, say so on camera. About a quarter of Lee County residents age 5 and up (25.8%) speak a language other than English at home.^[1] If you speak Spanish or another language, say a line in it. On a jobsite, in a clinic, or at a front desk, that’s worth a lot, and a video proves it in five seconds.

Filming in Fort Myers

Beat the sun. Midday Florida sun makes harsh shadows and has you squinting. Record in the shade, early morning, or late afternoon, with the light in front of you.
Use the truck or car, engine and AC off. It’s the quietest place on most jobsites. Windows up, light through the windshield.
Mind the wind and noise. Turn your back to the wind and get away from generators and traffic.
Phone upright at eye level. Prop it on the dash or a tailgate. Seenly shows video in a tall, phone-shaped frame.

Full setup: how to make a video resume on your phone. What to say: the five prompts and a script.

Free job help in Fort Myers

You don’t need to do this alone. These are free or student services. Check their sites for current hours and events.

CareerSource Southwest Florida, Fort Myers center: 6800 Shoppes at Plantation Dr., Suite 170. Free employment services including job search and placement support, resume assistance, workshops, a resource room with free computers, and apprenticeship information.^[2][3] careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
Lee County Library System: free job-help events, such as resume-building sessions with Goodwill career advisors.^[4] Library events calendar
Fort Myers Technical College: career training in trades and healthcare, including electricity, HVAC/R, plumbing, welding, carpentry, medical assisting, nursing assistant, and practical nursing.^[5] If you’re a student or recent grad, a video is a good way to stand out to the employers who hire from these programs. fortmyerstech.edu
Florida SouthWestern State College, Career Connection Center: career help for FSW students and alumni.^[6] fsw.edu/careers
FGCU Career Development Services: for FGCU students and alumni, including resume help, appointments, and events.^[7] careerservices.fgcu.edu

A good plan: get your PDF resume cleaned up with one of these, then record your video and put the link at the top of it.

Once you go live on Seenly you get one link like seenly.live/u/your-name. Here’s mine: seenly.live/u/david-welsh.

Text it to a super, foreman, or manager after you talk.
Paste it in the “website” box on online applications.
Put it at the top of your printed resume for job fairs and walk-in applications.
Have it ready on your phone at job fairs and hiring events.

How it works on Seenly

Sign up with Google or email.
Build your draft: photo, name, city, the job titles you want, and the five prompts.
Add one video. Record it right on the page or upload it from Photos (.mp4 or .mov). Aim for 60–90 seconds; the limit is 2 minutes.
Go live when you’re ready. Seenly Pro is $7.99/month with a 7-day free trial. Going live gives you a public link like seenly.live/u/your-name, share buttons, and a pin on the talent map. Until then your draft stays free and unlisted, and no card is needed.

Sources

Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research, Lee County profile: average annual employment by industry, 2024 (construction 13.8% vs. Florida 6.6%; leisure and hospitality 14.0%; education and health services 12.4%) and language spoken at home (25.8% of persons 5+ speak a language other than English). edr.state.fl.us/Content/area-profiles/county/lee.pdf
CareerSource Southwest Florida, Locations (Fort Myers: 6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 170). careersourcesouthwestflorida.com/locations
CareerSource Southwest Florida, Career Seekers (workshops, resume assistance, resource room, apprenticeships, free employment services). careersourcesouthwestflorida.com/careerseekers
Lee County Library System event: “Goodwill Presents: Resume Building.” leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/goodwill-presents-resume-building-151397
Fort Myers Technical College, Program Summary Information (Fall 2025). fortmyerstech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Program-Summary-Information-FALL-2025.pdf
Florida SouthWestern State College, Career Connection Center. fsw.edu/careers
FGCU Career Development Services. careerservices.fgcu.edu

Sources checked October 7, 2026. Rules change, so confirm licensing details with the agency that issues them.

FAQ

Where can I get free resume help in Fort Myers?

CareerSource Southwest Florida’s Fort Myers center offers free resume assistance, workshops, and job search support. The Lee County Library System also runs free job-help events, and FSW and FGCU have career centers for their students and alumni.

Is a video resume worth it for construction jobs in Fort Myers?

It can be. A lot of construction hiring here still runs on phone calls and word of mouth. A short video gets you into that conversation before anyone has met you. Lead with your trade, your years, and your certs.

Where should I record my video in Florida heat?

In the shade, early or late in the day, or in your parked truck or car with the engine off. Avoid midday sun and wind.

Do Fort Myers employers watch video resumes?

Some do and some don’t. Make it easy: one link, a short video, and your name and job in the first few seconds. Keep sending your PDF too.

Is Seenly free?

Your draft and video are free and unlisted. A public link and a pin on the talent map come with Seenly Pro: $7.99/month with a 7-day free trial. No card until you go live.