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:

1. More valuable information with minimal time requirements.
2. A test of the candidate’s ingenuity and ability to use current technology.
3. The advantage of viewing the candidate answering questions in a somewhat stressful situation.
4. 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:

1. Showcase your ability to use current technology.
2. Your Video Job Interview can be produced to highlight your strengths and accomplishments, and targeted to impress hiring managers.
3. The advantage of marketing the video to hiring managers via social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
4. Your video link can be marketed in your e-mail signature.
5. Gaining a competitive edge.

Below is the link to the Video Job Interview I created with Amanda Zabriski. Amanda is in the job market and will use her Video Job Interview in her job search.

Video Job Interview of Amanda Zabriski.

This is where I need some help. Is this a good idea? Can it be improved on? Please make comments, and do not be afraid to be critical. I am the Chairperson of the Monmouth/Ocean Chapter of the Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG) and am testing the Video Job Interview for the group. Any feedback will help us improve on using YouTube Videos in your job search.

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