EP #63 The Human Behind the Resume: Revolutionizing Job Applications with Video
Dreams have a way of revealing our deepest insights, but few people turn those nocturnal visions into transformative business ventures. For Shaunee Lynch, a series of vivid dreams in 2016 planted the seed for what would become Vitae Visual—a groundbreaking video resume platform that's challenging the fundamental limitations of traditional hiring processes.
After 20 years in human resources and recruiting, Lynch knew the harsh reality: employers spend just seven seconds reviewing a resume before making a judgment call. Even worse, unconscious bias means some resumes get discarded based solely on a candidate's name, address, or education background. "I've seen resumes pushed aside just because of somebody's name, where they lived, or where they got their degree," Lynch shares with raw honesty. "Resumes are our ticket to our livelihood and quality of life, and they're only being seen for seven seconds."
Vitae Visual transforms this broken system by creating what Lynch calls "a little movie about a person." These aren't simply candidates talking to a camera—they're professionally produced micro-documentaries that showcase both technical qualifications and those crucial human elements that no paper resume could capture: personality, passion, communication style, and presence. For employers, the platform offers remarkable efficiency. They can review these comprehensive candidate profiles at their convenience, essentially experiencing the resume and interview simultaneously in just two and a half minutes. The result? Faster hiring decisions, reduced bias, and significant savings in time and resources.
Want to experience this hiring revolution? Job seekers can reach out to have their Vitae Visual created, while employers can register for a free subscription (normally valued at $1300/year) by contacting [email protected]. And don't miss the upcoming job fair on November 13th at the Jerry Highland Building in Alexandria, Virginia, featuring free career counseling and workforce development presentations.
Shaunee Lynch
Vitae Visual
