The Worst Recruiting Video Ever

May 14

I’m pretty sure this might be the worst recruiting video ever. I think Ernst & Young is a very good company, but this video would make potential employees run for the exits. OMG.

If you want to get candidates to join you, perhaps having a singer scream “Oh Happy Day!” for four minutes while your employees uncomfortably squirm and clap in the background isn’t the way to go. How about a little authenticity, guys? Contrast the “Oh Happy Day” video with this recruiting video by Connected Ventures. If you were an accountant looking for a job, which company would you like to join?

[via Johnnie Moore's Weblog under the apt title, Cringe City]

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Frank Roche

Frank started IFRACTAL over 7 years ago with Sarah Chambers. Together, they've created HR communications and HR software for some of the world's leading companies. Frank is also studying Flamenco guitar and origami.

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  1. Mike McElroy says:

    Take a look at Vcruit.com to see how video recruiting can be done brief, clear and effectively.

  2. JT says:

    It’s like the proverbial train wreck. I just can’t turn away even though I know it’s wrong to look.

  3. Frank Roche says:

    Mike, thanks for that recommendation.Cool one.

    JT, it is a train wreck…and I keep going back to it…like a canker sore I keep biting on.

  4. Jerry Jones says:

    Have you see the very cool recruiting video's at http://www.RecruiterEarth.com? I know they are coming out with a new Reality TV Show called “Top Recruiter”. Should be very exciting!

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