Check out the best practice tips for creating a great recruiting video!

Do you really need a recruiting video?

Yes, you really do need it. If you aren’t already creating recruitment videos, you are way behind. Most companies are already doing it! Recruitment videos are one of the biggest recruiting trends you should consider implementing in 2019.

Using video in recruitment can help you differentiate your employer brand, answer to your candidates’ questions in a compelling way and attract more candidates to apply for your open job positions.

Did you know that CareerBuilder found that job postings with videos have 34% greater application rate? Ask yourself - you need a 34% greater application rate? If so, you should start creating your recruiting video right now!

How to create a great recruiting video?

Here are 5 practical tips that will help you create a great recruiting video:

1. Feature your employees

Your potential candidates want to see the faces of the people they might end up spending most of their days with.Using a video helps put a human face to the organization. Include a short message from your CEO, but make sure you also have different level employees in your recruitment video, too.

2. Keep your video short

Your recruitment video should last no longer than 3 minutes. SkillScout analyzed 450+ job and company videos across YouTube and Vimeo channels and found out that the average amount of time candidates spend watching recruitment videos is 1 minute and 36 seconds. This is how long you have to capture your potential candidates’ attention!

3. Ask interesting questions

Instead of having your employees reciting answers they learned by heart in order to paint your company in the best possible light, let them tell their stories. And trust me, they will! You only need to help them get started by asking interesting, open-ended questions such as why did you join this company or what do you love the most about working at this company.

4. Show your office

Make an office tour a part of your recruitment video. Your potential candidates want to see inside of the place where they would work. Give them a glimpse into your office atmosphere and everyday life at your workplace. It will help them visualise themselves working at your company.

5. Include a call to action

Your recruitment video should include a strong call to action. If the candidates are watching your recruitment video, it means that your were able to get their attention. Grab that chance and capitalize on it! Call them to check your open job positions or join your talent network!