These elements can provide additional insights into a candidate's demeanour, confidence level, and overall personality, which may not be readily apparent from a traditional resume.
By observing a candidate's presentation style and demeanor, employers can gain a preliminary understanding of whether the applicant aligns with the company's values and work environment.
Most recruiters feel that a video alone does not give an employer enough information about a candidate to make a proper evaluation of the applicant's potential and more importantly skills.
[5][6] There is also an assumption that additional information on age, race, disability, gender and ethnicity provided by video resumes at an early stage in an application process could result in accusations of discrimination.
As Hiemstra (2012) states "There is empirical evidence that e-recruitment practices that are perceived as unfair and intrusive lead to negative applicant reactions, possible legal action, and a tendency to 'self-select out'.