In recent years, asynchronous video interviews have become increasingly popular as a way for employers to pre-screen job candidates. As opposed to traditional in-person or live video interviews, asynchronous video interviews allow candidates to record their answers to pre-set questions at their own pace and on their own time. So, what exactly is an asynchronous
This week I read an interesting discussion about the one-way interview on LinkedIn. The LinkedIn editor placed a vote with the interview. The tally at the moment of writing was at 5,481 votes, and still counting. The respondents didn’t all agree it was a helpful tool – and I must say, that surprised me. The
“I understand that the market changed, but I put in a lot of effort crafting my resume and filling out pages and pages of information in their ATS. In this day and age, I can’t believe that the system can’t be set up in such a way that I receive a simple note stating I
“Video interviews have been a game-changer. It makes life so much easier. No more difficult travel arrangements, costs, and scheduling weeks in advance. You find an hour and you talk. Recorded videos are the next frontier. Then, it really doesn’t matter anymore where you are. And it makes sense. In the time of YouTube, TikTok,
When you’re in recruitment, you deal with people all the time. The ‘human aspect’ is very important and in many cases, the deciding factor whether the candidate is a fit. But that shouldn’t mean that you should do the work yourself. If there’s anything I have learned working in this field, it’s that using technology
Recruiting is a field that modernizes continuously. Companies use ATS or Applicant Tracking Systems, highly effective automatized processes and Artificial Intelligence. Systems like this make it easier to be more efficient. When you’re dealing with high volumes and a heavy desk, that can be the difference between staying one step ahead of the game or
Recruitment isn’t an easy job. You have to be on it at all times. You need to be sharp, listen for clues, ask the right questions and never, ever drift off. So, I ensure I excel using gallons of coffee, a good preparation and I follow up on actions immediately. I know that as a
I see recruiting as a crucial part of my marketing efforts. If my team works well, candidates will fall in love with my brand just based on the interaction with my recruiters. But if they don’t deliver service with the customers in mind, it will hurt the experience and how they feel about my company
“I still remember my first video interview, back in the day. It took me a good 15 minutes to feel comfortable with the screen and the camera. And I was the HR Manager! I perfectly understand candidates being uneasy or conscious. But preparation is half the work. Don’t show up for a video interview and
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