Videos in Job Applications

Summary: <p>Videos in job applications are becoming more and more popular and more and more common.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>I've seen it in 2 ways:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Built in as part of your application (integrated into the ATS)</li> <li>Asked to go to another platform and copy/paste the video link<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p> <ol> <li>More personal</li> <li>Can assess potential culture fit better</li> <li>Understand someone's personality before an interview</li> <li>Get specific questions answered</li> <li>Unique ... for now</li> <li>Saves time</li> <li>Reduces costs</li> <li>Can record if needed</li> <li>Consistent process for everyone<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Could be discriminatory to conscious or unconscious bias</li> <li>Not appropriate for all jobs</li> <li>People can re-record</li> <li>Takes time for candidates</li> <li>A good portion of candidates won't do it<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>Tips:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Be professional</li> <li>Dress as you would for an in person interview</li> <li>Make sure your background is clean and presentable</li> <li>Re-record if you need to and are able to</li> <li>Let your personality shine</li> <li>Be sure to directly answer the questions asked</li> <li>Answer the question thoroughly without rambling or going on tangents</li> <li>Make an outline before you hit record</li> <li>Watch/edit if possible<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>To support the show:</strong></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>To work together:</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p>For the Google Survey:</p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect:</strong></p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p>@stephdennis13</p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!!</strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!!</strong></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/a1293a0/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message