5 Surprising Bits of Info From Candidate Videos

Here are 5 surprising bits of information you can glean by having a candidate record a video -- none of which reflects what he/she actually says. The answers to each of these questions may give insight into the person you're considering for a particular position.

1. What's his/her preferred device (you can see if the video was recorded on Android , iOS, MacBook, etc.). A number of theories exist on how iOS users differ from Android users -- and similarly what kind of computer someone is using.
2. What's his/her preferred browser? Whether a person prefers Internet Explorer vs Firefox can give you hints into the person's personality (eg an Internet Explorer user may be more corporate than someone using Firefox).
3. Has the browser been updated to the most recent version -- or does the person use an old, outdated browser? The answer may give you insight on how diligent the person is when it comes to technology.
4. How many times has the person re-recorded his/her video? This could be a clue into how confident a person is, how concerned that person is with doing a first rate job and even whether that person is a perfectionist.
5. Does the person run long or short in his/her answers -- the answer could tell you a lot about his/her personality, including their thoughtfulness and clarity of expression.

As an added bonus: you can finally hear how the candidate pronounces his/her own name.