Video Marketing for Talent Teams

As organisations scale internationally and evolve through acquisitions, it’s easy for their Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to become disconnected from the current culture. This was the exact challenge Alexia Ellmers, Talent and Employer Brand Manager at Go1, faced when leading the refresh of Go1’s EVP.

I recently chatted with Alexia about Go1’s journey to redefine their EVP—from gathering deep employee insights to embracing authenticity in their video content. She shared how they turned real stories into a cohesive brand narrative that resonates across continents

VMJPod Grad Recruitment Series | Hosted by David Macciocca and Steven Nield | Special Guest: Kristy Abbott

In today’s evolving job market, recruiting graduate talent demands more than just reviewing academic credentials. Forward-thinking organisations are reimagining their hiring strategies to prioritise skills, potential, and cultural fit over formal qualifications.

In a special six-part VMJPod graduate series, host David Macciocca, CEO of VMJ, and Steve Nield from GHD, dive into the evolving landscape of graduate recruitment with leading voices from the industry.

In the first episode of the series, they sat down with Kristy Abbott, Product Owner for Career Programmes at ANZ, to explore how the bank is leading the charge with a progressive, degree-agnostic hiring strategy. Kristy’s insights offer a compelling look at the future of talent acquisition and deliver practical takeaways for recruiters looking to innovate their approach.

Anglicare WA, a dedicated not-for-profit organisation based in Western Australia, embarked on an innovative journey with the VideoMyJob pilot program to amplify their employee value proposition (EVP).

Through authentic storytelling, the program highlighted the diverse experiences within their workforce to help bridge any potential misconceptions candidates may have had, offering a true representation of who they are as an organisation.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Shani Jarvis, the General Manager of People & Culture at Anglicare WA, on the VMJPod. We delved into their transformative experience with the Pilot Program and how, with a modest investment of both time and resources, they were able to create a powerful library of employee story videos that authentically showcased their company values and culture.

Attracting top talent and building a strong employer brand are increasingly dependent on authentic content. Our annual Employee Story Canvas provides an in-depth look at the current trends and strategies shaping employee storytelling across the globe.

In the latest episode VMJPod, Rubberband Podcast host Edan Haddock sits down with David Maccicocca, founder of VideoMyJob, to discuss the transformative power of video in recruitment.

This engaging conversation sheds light on the innovative journey of VideoMyJob, the evolving landscape of employer branding, and why video content is becoming indispensable for organisations around the globe. 

Traditional Talent Attraction and Recruitment Marketing methods, while still relevant, are evolving as the potency of storytelling through video becomes increasingly clear.

In our latest VMJPod, Hung Lee the Editor and Community builder at Recruiting Brainfood, and VideoMyJob's CEO, David Macciocca explore how incorporating video can significantly enhance talent attraction and retention.

From addressing the timing of content viewership to the ease of video production at scale, these thought leaders unpack how organisations can benefit from VideoMyJob's innovative solution to attract top talent.

Presenting and meeting with over 100 experts and professionals in the employer branding and recruitment marketing space across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth has been an incredibly enlightening experience. 

These interactions have provided invaluable insights, highlighting the critical importance of strategic planning, audience understanding (personas), employee storytelling, and demonstrating ROI in our field. Here are the key takeaways from our discussions on four pivotal topics.

It goes without saying that attracting and retaining top talent is essential for companies looking to stay ahead. 

The single most powerful way to achieve this is through the use of employee story videos.

These videos have the potential to move the needle in recruitment efforts and drive bottom-line results by creating authentic connections with candidates and showcasing the unique value proposition of your company.

We’ve all been there. You checked out a new tool, fell in love with the features and know it’s going to make your life a whole lot easier – only to have it knocked back because you can’t prove how it will impact the bottom line.