As Job Applications Surge and Hiring Gets Harder, bSEEN Launches Video-First Talent Discovery Platform

60-second video introductions help employers see beyond the resume while giving job seekers/students/employees a new way to stand out

GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are rising, but hiring is getting harder for both sides of the market. U.S. applicants per open-role have doubled since spring 2022, according to LinkedIn, while 65% of people say finding a job has become more challenging and 66% of recruiters say finding qualified talent has become harder.

In response to that disconnect, bSEEN today launched the early access of its video-first talent discovery platform. Through 60-second introductions, bSEEN gives people a way to show employers more than a resume can capture while helping companies discover talent beyond keywords, job titles and application volume.

bSEEN goes beyond the idea of a stand-alone video resume. The platform is designed to support external recruiting, internal employee growth and future-talent pipeline development. Employers can browse video profiles, track engagement, request additional videos and identify people they want to interview/consider for growth opportunities.

"Employers are getting more applications, but that does not necessarily make it easier to find the perfect talent match," said Portia Van Drisse, founder/CEO of bSEEN. "Resumes are great for algorithms and titles but people are more than titles. Their story matters. Visibility is the new currency of talent and elevating organizations. bSEEN was built to bring humanity back to a process that has been transactional for too long."

A New Layer of Talent Discovery
bSEEN users can create 60-second introductions highlighting their experience/accomplishments, communication style and value they can bring to an organization. The format gives people a concise way to showcase their success beyond the resume while helping employers identify talent with the skills/experience to match their needs.

For students/recent graduates with limited work histories, bSEEN offers another way to demonstrate strengths and potential that may not appear on a resume. That need is particularly timely. Unemployment among recent college graduates was 5.6% in Q2 2026, while their underemployment rate reached 42%, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of NY.

bSEEN is free for job seekers, students and employees.

Helping Companies See External and Internal Talent Differently
Employers can browse and compare video profiles on web/mobile. Candidate tracking, engagement insights and requests for additional videos give companies more context before deciding whom to interview.

The platform helps companies address growing project demands while developing internal talent. Departments can post projects as internal opportunities, allowing employees across the organization to apply for stretch assignments in areas they want to explore. HR teams, talent acquisition leaders and managers can use customizable Talent Tracks to organize internal and external candidates into relevant talent pipelines. Employees gain practical development opportunities, while companies tap existing talent to advance important work and build stronger pipelines for future needs.

That gives companies one platform for discovering external candidates, uncovering internal talent and building relationships with students/emerging professionals before a specific role needs to be filled.

Early-Access
Employers joining the bSEEN early-access receive 60 days free access and can choose whether to continue with a paid plan.

Job seekers/students/employees can join free at www.bseentalent.com/talent
Companies can register for early access at www.bseentalent.com/companies

Press Kit: HERE

About bSEEN

bSEEN is a video-first talent discovery platform designed to help people and companies connect beyond the resume. Through 60-second video introductions and employer discovery tools, bSEEN helps job seekers, students and employees show more of who they are while helping companies discover external, internal and future talent. For more info: http://www.bseentalent.com

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