Will video resumes catch on?
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Video resumes are the latest tool candidates are using to impress HR managers — but is it working?
Not really. Most HR pros are lukewarm about them. The majority of HR managers (58%) say they don’t even want to get them, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.
Another 18% aren’t sure what they would do with a video resume if they got one. Just 24% accept and view video submissions from candidates.
Why do companies avoid video resumes? One problem: The potential for bias claims may increase, since a candidate’s race, gender or national origin could be one of the first things a hiring manager learns about the person. Some experts warn that makes it even easier for a rejected applicant to sue.
Other hiring experts say companies don’t learn much more from a video than they would from a paper resume. And, since its a new job-seeking tool, there’s no standard yet for what makes a good video resume.
But on the other hand, some companies feel videos reveal a lot about the candidate’s attitude, energy and creativity. A candidate with a resume that may have been passed over may be impressive enough on film to get an interview.
What do you think? Does your company accept video resumes? Have you watched any? Why or why not? Let us know your opinion in the comments section below.
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Bob on
Tue, 10th Mar 2009 1:50 pm
About 10 years ago one of the large accounting recruiting companies tried video resumes but it never caught on and was dropped. Maybe people are more open to them now but they may want to check with the prior try. I believe it was Kforce that had them and I remember the time since I was looking for work at that time and made one with them.
