Companies are increasingly using video interviews to decrease recruiting costs, reduce their time-to-fill and improve hiring manager satisfaction. Below is an example of an automated (one-way) virtual interview in which my colleague participated. An automated virtual interview allows the candidate to log into the interview process at their convenience and answer the hiring manager’s questions as […]
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Video interviewing is a technology that companies employ during the hiring process in either a live (two-way) video format similar to Skype or in an asynchronous (1-way) format that essentially allows candidates to interview themselves. Though video interviewing offers many benefits, the primary goal for many users is to reduce cost-per-hire and the time-to-fill roles. […]
Much has been discussed lately about automated video interviewing and its quiver of benefits designed to improve the hiring experience for both the recruiter and job candidate. Video interviews, as some studies suggest, reduce time-to-fill, cost-per-hire and improve hiring manager satisfaction. However, as with phone screens or the face-to-face interview, the virtual interview process can […]
The purpose of pre-screening job candidates, through such measures as phone screens, is to save the hiring manager’s time by not requiring them to meet with unqualified individuals. I have spoken to many hiring managers who suggest that they know within five minutes of meeting a candidate whether the candidate is a good fit for […]
As a recruiter, hiring manager or job seeker, you need to have a strong grasp of video interviewing. The hiring technology, perhaps once considered a fad or novelty a few years ago, has grown roots and is increasingly used by organizations to reduce their cost-per-hire and time-to-fill. Below are six blog posts that will answer […]
Recently, after applying to a job, you may have been surprised to receive an email requesting that you complete a video interview. A bit bewildered, you follow the instructions, log in, and discover that your webcam and not another person, will be interviewing you online! As a video interviewing provider, we occasionally receive calls from […]
Are you ready for your video interview? If you have not been invited to take one, chances are you soon will be. More and more companies are integrating the technology into their hiring process at a rapid pace. As with a phone interview or in-person interview, there are dos and don’ts but because many video […]
I read recently an article on Forbes.com entitled, “A New Recruiting Abomination: One-Way Video Interviews” by Liz Ryan, founder of Human Workplace. Obviously as the title suggests, she is not impressed by this growing recruiting technology. Here are a few quotes. “It is disheartening to me as a long-time HR person to see how badly […]
You have heard all about video interviewing and its potential benefits to your hiring process. You may have read blog posts and reviewed the websites of several vendors trying to get a better sense of what to expect but still are a bit confused. Here is where I break it down for you. Users/Administrators: As […]
Calling Interview4 video interviewing “a life changer”, a large retailer finds the service not only reduces turnover, but also saves time and money by allowing the screening of more candidates in the same amount of time that used to be devoted to phone screening. Eliminating the agony of the phone interview has resulted in happier […]