Jobstory is a video recruitment application that eliminates traditional resumes by allowing candidates to respond to job-specific questions in a one-minute video format. This approach significantly reduces time spent on candidate screening and ensures that only motivated applicants, who demonstrate interpersonal qualities and energy, are considered for positions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional resume-based candidate screening is time-consuming and often fails to capture essential interpersonal qualities, leading to inefficient hiring processes and increased turnover. Recruiters struggle to quickly assess a candidate's communication skills, energy, and motivation through static documents alone. This results in delayed hiring decisions and a higher risk of mismatches between candidates and job requirements.
Solution
Jobstory is a mobile application designed to streamline video-based recruitment, enabling candidates to showcase their personality and skills beyond a traditional resume. Recruiters create job postings with specific questions, and candidates respond with short video answers, providing a dynamic and engaging way to assess their suitability. This approach allows recruiters to quickly evaluate candidates based on their communication style, enthusiasm, and overall fit, while also reducing the time spent on initial screening. By prioritizing video submissions, Jobstory ensures that only motivated applicants are considered, leading to better hiring outcomes and reduced turnover rates.
Target Audience
Jobstory primarily targets recruiters and HR professionals in various industries looking to optimize their hiring process and focus on candidates with strong interpersonal skills and high motivation.
Features
- Mobile application for both iOS and Android platforms
- Job posting creation with customizable video questions
- Candidate video submissions in response to job-specific questions
- Story-based application format for easy viewing and assessment
- Candidate shortlisting and direct contact features within the app
- Tools to evaluate candidates based on energy, interpersonal skills, and motivation
- Option to conduct video interviews within the application