Video Job Application

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

is this the new way to apply for jobs?!

I've found a Reception/Admin role that's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for, great hours, part time, close to home etc. The thing is their initial request is for a video application outlining why you think you're suitable for the role.

Now, i don't have a problem with that, but given it's a highend luxury car dealership the skeptic in me can't help but wonder if this is a sneaky method to rule out candidates who aren't "pretty" enough, given it's a "face of the company " type role?

So i guess I'm just wondering if anyone else has applied for a job using this method? I've been a sahm for the last 4.5 years, so not really au fait with what the current recruitment practices are

thanks!

[nickle730]

I've never heard of it but like you, I suspect they are going to only interview the people deemed attractive enough for the role. Cynical much??!!

[Emma09]

Could be, but maybe not?
Maybe it's a way to weed out applicants that aren't good communicators?
Being that the job will involve a lot of communication?

Go for it!
Be bubbly and confident- what do you have to lose?

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

Could be, but maybe not?
Maybe it's a way to weed out applicants that aren't good communicators?
Being that the job will involve a lot of communication?

yes, this was my other thought too. clear articulation strong command of English etc.

guess should stop being a cynical old lady

I will apply for it and see how go

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

I've never heard of it but like you, I suspect they are going to only interview the people deemed attractive enough for the role. Cynical much??!!

thanks nickle glad it wasn't me just being out of touch with the working world

[Jaycee]

My feeling is the same as yours, they're doing it to make sure they're getting the look they're after. Although I could be wrong...

I can definitely tell you it's not the norm though, I've never seen an advertisement call for a video application.

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

My feeling is the same as yours, they're doing it to make sure they're getting the look they're after. Although I could be wrong...

I can definitely tell you it's not the norm though, I've never seen an advertisement call for a video application.

yeah it seemed odd but then i thought, well i have been out of the work force for a while so maybe it was the new way to do things!

[Katters]

They need to supply alternative reasonable methods of application.. Or it's discrimination. They can't expect everyone to have access to recording equipment or a smartphone.

Having said that, $100 says everyone's hit the nail on the head and they're vetting for attractiveness levels! I hope this doesn't become a common theme in customer service, how disgraceful.

[wysiwyg]

If they are vetting for attractiveness then they would do at an interview anyway so just bringing it one step forward really - could be a positive thing some might come across better on video than on paper or in an interview. Some jobs paper cant really do justice so I can see why a video would be better at narrowing down appropriate candidates. Just asking for a video will narrow it down, far easier to send off a piece of paper. If it is the sort of role you would enjoy I think probably asking for this format is to your advantage.

Photos I think are worse that really is only appearance but video they are looking for a bit more.