Yeah the video thing wouldn't be something I'm comfortable with, unless you're applying for a media type of role where on screen presentation is important. .
It allows for them to judge you based on age, appearance and other factors, and then deny it when they deny you. "on no someone just answered the questions letter, it has nothing to do with your skin color or your fat head or that you're over the age of 30".
I did a video request once, and decided never again.
Period.
If they don't want to do a proper interview and want to sit around matching movies, I'll send them a video of my junk doing a happy dance.
In that case, I wouldn't be afraid to ask questions around the why they're doing it this way, and then walk away from it.
Good on you for sticking to your guns,
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