Video curriculums are modern
05.03.2018
I think it was interesting to see how a video curriculum can appear really professional. In another course, I gave a presentation about a new and highly innovative german app in which the process of applying for a job is completely handled through the app. The employer can upload 3 questions which you have to answer in short videos of a maximum of 30 seconds. In a video, the employer will learn about you and your style of talking. It gets obvious if you make use of elevated terms and if you can present yourself in a professional manner, what is mostly important when you apply for a job in which you have to work with clients. Unfortunately, I believe that a video curriculum can also have negative impacts. If the employer does not like the way you are looking or the accent with which you are speaking, it may come to discrimination. I guess a video curriculum is even a step further than a photo. Nevertheless, I think about including it to some applications when it is for a simple internship. In Germany it is not that widespread and may seem childish.