Can a video help you get your dream job?

A video clip of yourself can be a creative way to get yourself to the top of a big pile of CVs. But how can you make sure you come across as genuine? — dpa

Getting work takes work: writing a cover letter, updating your CV, finding your references. Younger candidates might wonder why finding a job in the high-tech workspace is still so old-school.

"They’re used to doing everything mobile on their smartphones," says Inga Rottlaender, a career expert with jobs platform Stepstone.