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Frequently Asked Questions
Choose your perspective below to learn how video resumes work.
For Applicants
No — and that’s okay.
Most AI and applicant tracking systems (ATS) do not watch videos or click links. They score resumes based on keywords, skills, experience, and job match.
Your resume still needs to be clear and AI-friendly. A video resume is meant for the next step — when a human reviews shortlisted candidates.
Most AI and applicant tracking systems (ATS) do not watch videos or click links. They score resumes based on keywords, skills, experience, and job match.
Your resume still needs to be clear and AI-friendly. A video resume is meant for the next step — when a human reviews shortlisted candidates.
A video resume helps you stand out in the shortlist.
Once AI screening is done, recruiters are deciding:
Once AI screening is done, recruiters are deciding:
- Who communicates clearly?
- Who feels professional and confident?
- Who do I want to interview?
No — as long as your resume stands on its own.
A video resume should be:
A video resume should be:
- Optional
- Short (20–30 seconds)
- Professional
Common and effective places include:
Video introduction: VideoResumeLink.ca/YourName
- Resume header or footer
- LinkedIn profile
- Job application “additional information” section
- Follow-up emails after applying
Video introduction: VideoResumeLink.ca/YourName
The ideal length is 20–30 seconds.
Think of it as a professional introduction — not a full interview. Short videos are more likely to be watched and remembered.
Think of it as a professional introduction — not a full interview. Short videos are more likely to be watched and remembered.
For Employers
A short video gives you insight into a candidate’s communication style,
confidence, and professionalism — in under two minutes.
It helps you decide who is worth interviewing before scheduling longer conversations.
It helps you decide who is worth interviewing before scheduling longer conversations.
No. Video resumes are a pre-interview tool.
They help you shortlist candidates more efficiently — not replace interviews or assessments.
They help you shortlist candidates more efficiently — not replace interviews or assessments.
No. Video resumes are optional and candidate-initiated.
They are meant to add context — not act as a requirement or filter.
They are meant to add context — not act as a requirement or filter.
Video resumes are especially useful for roles where communication and attitude matter:
- Customer service
- Healthcare and clinics
- Trades
- Hospitality and retail
- Entry-level and client-facing roles