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11 Nov 2024
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Why Video Interviews Are Your Secret Weapon for Better Hiring Decisions

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In today’s fast-paced and technologically advanced landscape, video interviewing has moved from being a novel concept to a critical component of the corporate recruiting process. While it may no longer be considered an advanced approach, the effectiveness and efficiency of video interviews are undeniable. There is simply no excuse for organizations to overlook the integration of live video interviewing in their recruitment strategies. 


The Evolution of Recruitment

Traditionally, recruiting involved face-to-face interviews, which often demanded significant time, effort, and resources from both employers and candidates. However, with the rise of remote work and globalization, the limitations of in-person interviews became apparent. Organizations began to seek innovative solutions to streamline their hiring processes, and video interviewing emerged as a pivotal tool that transformed how companies connect with talent. 

Benefits of Video Interviewing

  1. Enhanced Accessibility: Video interviewing breaks down geographical barriers, making it easier to attract diverse talent from various locations. Candidates can interview from the comfort of their own homes, reducing travel costs and logistical challenges.

  2. Time Efficiency: For recruiters and hiring managers, screening candidates through video can save valuable time. Scheduling is simplified, as multiple interviews can be conducted in a single day without the need for physical space or travel.

  3. Improved Candidate Experience: Today’s candidates expect flexibility and convenience in the hiring process. Video interviews provide a more comfortable setting, allowing candidates to showcase their personality and skills authentically.

  4. Real-Time Assessment: Live video interviews enable recruiters to gauge candidates’ interpersonal skills and cultural fit in real-time. This dynamic interaction often provides deeper insights than pre-recorded video submissions.

  5. Streamlined Collaboration: Video platforms often include features for screen sharing and recording, allowing hiring teams to collaborate effectively. Feedback can be gathered and discussed immediately, expediting decision-making. 

Overcoming Challenges

While the advantages of video interviewing are clear, some employers may hesitate to fully embrace this technology. Concerns about technical difficulties, candidate discomfort with technology, or the potential for miscommunication can arise. However, by providing clear instructions, ensuring a user-friendly platform, and offering practice opportunities, organizations can mitigate these challenges.

When utilizing Pereless Systems, you can seamlessly incorporate your video interviewing process with our system. We currently support video interviewing integrations with Sparkhire and Harqen. Should your organization use any other video interview providers, please contact us to discuss a further integration with our platform.

 In conclusion, video interviewing is no longer a cutting-edge recruiting tool; it is an essential element of a successful recruitment strategy. Organizations that fail to incorporate video interviewing into their hiring processes risk falling behind in the competition for top talent. By embracing this modern approach, businesses can enhance accessibility, improve efficiency, and create a positive candidate experience. It’s time to recognize the importance of video interviewing in recruiting and make it a core component of your corporate hiring process.

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30 Jun 2021
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Three Key Post-Pandemic Hiring Trends You Should Know

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2020-2021 has been the most challenging year to date when it comes to unemployment. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic, which shutdown hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.
The tech industry overall witnessed a slowdown during the pandemic. The sector saw a overall stall on new jobs being posted due to the uncertainness of the demand for services during these unprecedented times. 
Although some tech services slow down on hiring, others were booming by the demand of tools that promote the virtual workforce. Communications such as team collaboration tools and video meeting tools witnessed increased demand by this new way of working virtually.

Tech Industries Are Changing the Way We Work in Today’s Environment

Telemedicine

Telehealth and telemedicine witnessed a significant increase and awareness as doctors started promoting their practices via virtual meetings with their patients. Technology companies that promote a virtual suite of tools for physicians to work virtually are being recognized for their efficiencies and cost savings which are here to stay and grow practices worldwide.
According to findings from the CDC, “During the first quarter of 2020, the number of telehealth visits increased by 50%, compared with the same period in 2019, with a 154% increase in visits noted in surveillance week 13 in 2020, compared with the same period in 2019.” 

Telemedicine Technology that will impact post-hiring trends in technology

“AMA Marc Zarefsky Contributing News Writer”

  • Video-conferencing tools will be adopted for face to face interviews from Doctor and Patient.
  • Video-conferencing will also allow doctors to bridge with other physicians, an example would be a primary physician working with specialists on specific cases out of their domain.
  • Electronic filing systems are assisting physicians and practices in streamlining and standardizing file management on patients. This area will be advancing and becoming stronger as technology advances.
  • Physicians will be able to utilize new remote monitoring tools to follow patients with chronic illnesses.

Corporate Communications Tools

This sector saw a major increase in subscribers during the pandemic, and according to experts are here to stay because of the efficiencies and cost savings that companies are finding in this new virtual way of thinking. 
Sales and support functions within companies realized the time efficiencies and decreased expenses with these virtual tools, and demand is increasing across all industries. For instance, Zoom experienced a meteoric rise in popularity due to the pandemic. The virtual meeting platform’s meeting participants increased from 10 million in 2019 to 300 million in December 2020.

Virtual Hiring Tools

Virtual platforms saw a major increase during COVID-19. Companies adopting collaboration tools such as video-interviewing and onboarding witnessed major efficiencies in time and money, ultimately boosting the bottom line. These new trends are here to stay and can be found in full SAS recruitment technology packages that cater to companies that want to outsource this functionality.
According to an SHRM article by Roy Maurer in February 2021, “In the same way that a hybrid workforce of onsite and remote employees will become more normalized, a hiring process that combines virtual and in-person processes will become increasingly standard due to the associated cost and time savings, according to 70 percent of respondents to the LinkedIn survey.”

Opportunity 

COVID-19 has demanded that we change our way of thinking in all industries. The tech industry is primed to lead in this revolution and will continue to forge new technologies that will advance and streamline operations across the globe.