Why video resumes won’t become mainstream (part I)
I started this group to have a discussion about all types of video in hiring. As per my last posting, I believe videos that are created by companies to market and re-emphasize their brand are incredibly valuable and will only continue to grow in popularity.
Of the several types of videos within the hiring space, I think the least effective and least valuable are video resumes – for several reasons that will be discussed in parts:
1. Their potential for discrimination
2. The time they add to the hiring process, not streamline it
3. Who they are designed to benefit
I believe video resumes can absolutely increase the potential for discrimination in the hiring process for 2 primary reasons. First, because of when they enter the hiring process and second, because of the process standards demanded by the governing bodies that regulate employers.
