Novelty or the future? Job recruiters weigh up the value of video resumes

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Novelty or the future? Job recruiters weigh up the value of video resumes
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Video resumes have been around a while but TikTok's move into the area shone a fresh light on the job-hunt tactic.

While some hiring managers like being able to hear and see a candidate, for others there's a mixed response.

"It's sort of like a tell-me-about-yourself. It's something you won't necessarily see on a black and white paper but you dive a little bit deeper into it," Javier told CNBC. "The purpose of the video is not just to say what's already on your resume so don't just use it as a way to walk through your past experience and education," he said.

"My general concerns are you're resulting in a resume that is based on how you look and appear and talk, as opposed to your actual skills and competencies." "Personally I believe it gives [candidates] more of an edge because you're able to showcase your first generation background," he said, referring to his own background as a Filipino-American.

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