Why Employers Are Becoming Increasingly More Reliant on Video Interviews - Spark Hire

Why Employers Are Becoming Increasingly More Reliant on Video Interviews - Spark HireHiring managers are becoming increasingly dependent on video interviews in order to streamline the hiring process, particularly if theyre conducting a nationwide search for talent. What are some of the perks of this technology, which would have been unheard of 15 or even 10 years ago? They includeThe ability to recruit from far and wide Its typically not practical to fly in candidates from all over the country in order to discuss an open position. However, when a candidate can do a video interview, it doesnt matter if theyre three or 300 miles away, theyre able to put their anthroponym in for a job. This allows for a much wider talent search, and can ultimately increase the pool of people that the company has to draw from when there is an open position.Fairness When all candidates are recording a two-minute pitch about their skills, it levels the playing field and makes it easier to judge who would b e the best fit. This kind of interview helps to take out the numerous different factors that can impact a persons performance during an in-person interview.It makes it easy for multiple team members to weigh in It can be hard enough to coordinate schedules with the candidate and the hiring manager when it comes time to interview. In many instances, its simply not possible for important members of the organization to sit in on the interview, even when they probably should be there. However, when a candidate records their answers, these people can watch and offer their opinion, even if their schedules dont line up with other members of the company.Video interviews also require a certain degree of poise on the part of the candidate, which is an important and necessary skill for many kinds of positions. If the individual comes across as polished and personable even on-camera, theyll probably do well during client meetings and in other face-to-face interactions.Image sabelskaya/BigStock. com