As I’ve argued in previous posts, YouTube has many uses. Yes, it’s a lot of fun, but YouTube can also be used as a professional tool.

People watch over two billion videos every day on YouTube. Two billion! What would happen if a small percentage of those views were from people watching a video from your business?

Folks over at Orabrush, a Utah-based company, used YouTube as a tool to transform their company into a multi-million dollar venture. Watch this video to see their story:

YouTube can also be used on a more personal level.

Are you out of work? Having trouble competing with thousands of other job applicants? YouTube may be the solution to your problem.

Many employers these days will research your online presence. They will look you up on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Instead of trying to hide your profiles, be proactive and create online content for employers to see. One tactic some professionals use is to make a video resume. Click here to see a video resume I thought was pretty good, although it’s a little long.

Having a good online presence, whether you’re a business or an individual professional, will help separate you from the competition.

Here are a few articles that you may find interesting if you’re looking to use YouTube as a professional tool:

How to build your personal brand on YouTube

Building your personal brand

7 ways to use YouTube in your business

How to make a video resume