The role of talent acquisition is evolving so quickly that relying simply on
a paper resume and phone screening before scheduling an in-person interview is
no longer considered the most logical path to find new employees. Many
companies have adopted live virtual interviews as a part of their process of
evaluating job candidates. Industry experts predict that live virtual interviews
will become a standard for all but the final interviews within just a few short
years. An inexpensive Webcam plus internet access are required to create a
positive and valuable interview experience. The following primary benefits can
be recognized by implementing live virtual interviews:
Save Time and Money Travel has become increasingly expensive and
time-consuming. Live virtual interviews significantly reduce or eliminate the
need for domestic and international travel, and can be typically conducted for
less than $100 per hour.
Reduce Time-to-Hire Eliminating the wait due to travel schedules and
availability of interviewers can be accomplished with live virtual interviews.
All interviewers are not required to be in the same room at the same time, easing
scheduling and travel stress that build up over multiple interviews. Hiring
managers can have the ability to meet with candidates remotely, finding more
time to interview as a result.
Increase Candidate Pool Interviewing more candidates in this fashion
increases an employer's opportunity to make the right hire for an open
position.
Improve Candidate Experience By not requiring a candidate to be away
from home and current employment for multiple days, the hiring organization
shows that they're respectful of the candidate's time and work-life balance.