career capture is a short‑form video‑based recruiting platform that lets students and recent graduates create video resumes and applications to stand out in the first‑job market. The service integrates with university career services and operates via iOS and Android apps, enabling candidates to record brief videos that showcase their skills while allowing recruiters to post video job descriptions. It focuses on helping users secure entry‑level jobs, internships, and work‑study positions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students and recent graduates often struggle to differentiate themselves in the crowded entry‑level job market, where traditional resumes and cover letters provide limited insight into personality, communication skills, and cultural fit. University career services rely on text‑based applications, making it hard for employers to assess a candidate’s authentic voice and for candidates to showcase their abilities beyond a paper résumé.
Solution
Career Capture offers a short‑form video recruiting platform that lets candidates create a series of 60‑second videos—a general elevator pitch, a company‑fit statement, and a job‑specific pitch—to accompany each application. Recruiters also upload brief video job descriptions and “day‑in‑the‑life” clips, turning the hiring process into a two‑way visual dialogue. The mobile‑first app, available on iOS and Android, automates video capture, storage, and submission, allowing students to apply to multiple positions quickly while preserving a personal touch. An algorithm matches candidates to employers based on cultural compatibility, aiming to improve long‑term placement outcomes. The platform integrates with university career services as a supplemental tool, providing a privacy‑focused alternative that does not require bulk student data imports.
Target Audience
Primary users are students, recent college or trade‑school graduates, and university career services seeking a modern application format, as well as employers looking to attract early‑career talent through video‑based recruiting.
Features
- Mobile app for iOS and Android enabling candidates to record and submit three distinct 60‑second videos per application
- Recruiter video job postings and “day in the life” clips to convey role expectations and company culture
- Automated application workflow that pre‑loads candidate pitch videos and prompts for each targeted position
- Matching algorithm that prioritizes cultural fit to reduce entry‑level turnover
- Asynchronous video interaction that can be used as a leave‑behind after virtual or in‑person career fairs
- Data‑privacy‑first design that does not require bulk import of student information from universities