FAQ candidates

What is the added value of a strength-video?

The video offers you a stage to present yourself to employers in a human and personal way. For the first time you have the possibility to make an impression with pictures and sound at your first appearance.

How can I use my strength-video?

You can download your video and save it on your PC or mobile device. Then you can upload it to social media, send it - our recommendation is to do this with the free application "wetransfer" and then send the link. If you want to be found via the platform, you have to fill in all other profile data and publish your profile after saving it. 

What to do if the application form on the internet does not allow for video upload?

We recommend you to copy a link into your CV - you can do this if you have uploaded your video in private mode to a platform like vimeo or youtube before or make it available with a link via wetransfer (www.wetransfer.com).

Do i have to shoot a video to publish my profile?

Yes. The strength video is the core product of skillster and is therefore necessary for the download or for the deposit on skillster.

How often can I record my video?

Each of the four video sequences can be recorded as often as you want. You can also record each sequence independently - until you are satisfied. You can find the result of the video recordings under "Video.

How can I cut my video clip?

After you have recorded your four sequences, you can cut them yourself. We have 3 templates for you, which you can choose freely. With these templates you can express your personality in addition to the content of the videos to convince employers of your skills.

How long will my profile and my application video be visible for companies on skillster?

If you create a complete profile on skillster, which is not mandatory, your video and your profile data will remain online for 3 months. After that you will receive an email asking you to actively renew your profile. If you do not renew your profile, it will be taken offline after 30 days. What is the added value of a skillster video?

The video offers you a stage to present yourself personally and humanly to employers. For the first time you have the possibility to make an impression with pictures and sound at your first appearance.

How can I use my Strength Video?

You can download your video and save it on your PC or mobile device. Then you can upload it to social media, send it - our recommendation is to do this with the free application "wetransfer" and then send the link. If you want to be found via the platform, you have to fill in all other profile data and publish your profile after saving it. 

What to do if the application form on the internet does not allow for video upload?

We recommend you to copy a link into your CV - you can do this if you have uploaded your video in private mode to a platform like vimeo or youtube before or make it available with a link via wetransfer (www.wetransfer.com).

Do i have to shoot a video to publish my profile?

Yes. The strength video is the core product of skillster and is therefore necessary for the download or for the deposit on skillster.

How often can I record my video?

Each of the four video sequences can be recorded as often as you want. You can also record each sequence independently - until you are satisfied. You can find the result of the video recordings under "Video.

How can I cut my video clip?

After you have recorded your four sequences, you can cut them yourself. We have 3 templates for you, which you can choose freely. With these templates you can express your personality in addition to the content of the videos to convince employers of your skills.

How long will my profile and my application video be visible for companies on skillster?

If you create a complete profile on skillster, which is not mandatory, your video and your profile data will remain online for 3 months. After that you will receive an email asking you to actively renew your profile. If you do not renew your profile, it will be taken offline after 30 days.

Where can I find information about Videocoach?

You can find information about our coach under this link.

What are the advantages of a Videocoaching?

All beginnings are difficult - our Videocoach tries to help you get off to a good start with small groups or individual coaching, depending on which package you book. The presentation in front of the camera is not immediately familiar to everyone. Our coach will help you to leave the best impression of you authentically.

What is special about the personality test from skillster?

The personality test at skillster is based on simple pictures, is therefore non-verbal and measures the unconscious structure of the personality. The test was developed and perfected in 15 years by Prof. Dr. David Scheffler. Many companies trust the statements of the evaluations, which are presented on 10 pages and show the characteristics of the person in the professional environment.

Can my video be viewed by third parties?

Basically no. Your video belongs only to you and can only be seen by you. Only if you decide to use the service of skillster to "be found", your video will be published together with all other profile data and can then be viewed.

How are the results of the personality test used for matching?

This only applies if you have decided to be found and have entered all your profile data. In addition to the qualifications, the matching is based on the results of the personality test that applicants take. Companies in turn receive a set of character traits from which they can choose to form the counterpart of the search. The algorithm connects in the search: 

1. professional criteria. 

2. the selection of personal criteria according to their chosen weighting.

3. the corporate culture. The match of the corporate culture is not an exclusion criterion for finding applicants.

Are my results of the personality test also visible to the companies?

If a registered company finds your profile in the search query, the company will receive an overview of your qualifications, your details of the desired job, your video, your CV/certificates and a two-page, anonymous summary of your "type.

What does the use of skillster cost?

After you have taken the test, you will be asked to pay via paypal, credit card or prepayment for the further elements test result, strength video and sending the video. The product costs 19 Euro including VAT.
 

How is my data protected?

See our Privacy Statement in which we comply with the standards of the DSGVO 2018 of the European Union.

1. Your application video cannot be downloaded. It can only be viewed on skillster.

2. Your videos will be stored separately from your master data like your personality test result on a European "Microsoft Azure Cloud Serve.r" 

3. The master data and the results of the personality test as well as the selection from the coporate cultural questions are stored on a server in Germany. This server is independent of the "soft Azure Cloud."

4. All data as well as the videos and the test result, your CV/ certificates and your master data will only be forwarded to registered companies and only after payment.

Who can view my profile and my application video?

Companies can only register with skillster validly with their tax number. Any validly registered company can view uploaded application videos and profiles. However, your contact details as well as your CV will be passed on only after payment, ensuring a serious interest.

How can I delete my account?

You can delete your profile at any time by yourself. You will find the possibility at the end of the page where you enter your master data. Alternatively, we will do this for you within 24 hours if you send us a short mail to info@skillster.net.