The Video Job Interview
As a hiring manager I think it would be valuable to see a Video Job Interview of my candidate, prior to the actual interview. Reviewing resumes and phone interviews are part of the interview process, but actually seeing the candidate being interviewed on video and responding to questions would add a valuable element not previously available. Some advantages of viewing a Video Job Interview for a hiring manager are: More valuable information with minimal time requirements. A test of the candidate’s ingenuity and ability to use current technology. The advantage of viewing the candidate answering questions in a somewhat stressful situation. The ability to see what a candidate deems important and an idea of what type of end result (The Video) the candidate believes is a job well done. For a job seeker there are many advantages to creating a video being interviewed for a job opening. Most importantly it would show great ingenuity, as I have not seen anyone do it yet. Here a few other advantages that comes to mind: Showcase your ability to use current technology. Your Video Job Interview can be produced to highlight your strengths and accomplishments, and targeted to impress hiring managers. The advantage of marketing the video to hiring managers via social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Your video link can be marketed in your e-mail signature. Gaining a competitive edge. This is where I need some help. Is this a good idea? Can it be improved on? Please …
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I think it’s a great idea. If I was looking for a position – I’d have a video. My only suggesstion would be to have the candidate make eye contact with the interviewer during the questioning, and then invite the person to make a personal invitation to whoever else may be watching: Here sincere interest in the person asking the questions, and not on the camera may seem a little more genuine. It may also be a good way for companies to put out videos of a position they’re looking to fill.
This is an excellent idea and great way to differentiate yourself in this high competition job market. I have had the pleasure of working with Amanda and in that time I learned that she is an intelligent, hard working, and dedicated professional who possesses very confident and positive attitude. Any corporation would be lucky to have Amanda on their team.
Fabulous idea. In this day and age, especially with our struggling economy, it is an arduous task to even be considered for a job interview, let alone get one. I think Amanda seems highly motivated and positive and is already a step above the rest by being brave enough to open herself up to the world for criticism. My only suggestion would be for you to allow more time for the viewer to read the text that is put in the video (ie her contact info).
This video interview concept is definitely an idea that is sure to stand out to to employers, and hiring organizations, and with this terrible job market, certainly could not hurt to try. It’s probably also an excellent way for job seekers to get some practice for all future job interviews. My only suggestion would be for the interviewee retain eye contact w/ the interviewer (opposed to looking at the camera), as if she were in a “real” interview. Great overall idea though!
Tobias4 Toyotas, I agree with you and Becky, and have produced another Video Interview, with a different candidate. In this Video, the candidate and I maintain eye contact. I will be posting this Video on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for your advise, it was very helpful.
Jim