Video Interview- The Future of hiring…

Imagine having the ability to screen thousands of potential employees while saving time and money.  Or, if you are a job seeker, imagine having the ability to differentiate yourself from the crowd. With a video interview, these objectives are now a reality.

Ten years ago this opportunity may have seemed impossible; however, with modern advances in video technology, employers and job seekers are realizing the benefit of using a computer solution in the hiring process. As the tools available evolve, so should our ability and obligation to utilize them.

There is much to be said about these video tools and their ability to revolutionize the hiring process. A video interview puts employers and candidates in front of each other quickly and conveniently. These tools reduce costs for both employers and talent while streamlining the hiring process. Job seekers are able to sell themselves and their soft skills, helping to differentiate quality talent amongst a pile of resumes. Furthermore, using video tools allows for a wider geography of opportunity, eliminating location and logistics as obstacles for both talent and employers.

In today’s economy, employers are receiving more resumes than they know what to do with, and the screening process has become even more tedious and time consuming. Hours of time go into reviewing resumes as employers sift through candidates to identify what they believe to be, “the top contenders.” However, what looks great on paper is not always a reflection of the overall candidate. Often times, upon meeting these “top contenders,” employers discover that their once perfect candidates seem less suitable for the role at hand. This can be avoided with a video interview, helping to identify top talent and their  soft skills simultaneously.

Job seekers tend to get lost in the crowd. However, with these new tools candidates no longer need to hope that their resume does not get lost within the pile. Just as a video interview helps employers identify quality candidates, job seekers can use these tools to illustrate that they are indeed a perfect fit. Within the medium of video, candidates can differentiate themselves immediately with a face to face conversation. This conversation proves paramount as it allows candidates to illustrate  soft skills in a forum that allows for a two way stream of information. Employers can direct the questions while candidates sell themselves.

In addition to more efficient hiring, video interviews save both employers and candidates’ time while reducing costs. For employers, time and cost is saved through eliminating in person interviews with unqualified job seekers. For job seekers, money and time is saved through eliminating the need for travel. Furthermore, candidate searches are opened to a much broader pool of individuals, as a video interview can be conducted from anywhere in the world with nothing more than a video camera and a connection to the internet. Without the being restricted to local talent, finding the best possible candidate increases immensely.

Concern of logistics is also alleviated through use of a video interview solution. Scheduling a meeting is convenient and flexible, as a video conference is not a static event. Because the “where” has been eliminated, the only restraint possible is time. However, with timely communication, an interview can easily be scheduled or changed.

Video interviews is also a “green” approach to hiring.  Video interviews require no paper to transfer ideas, providing the world with but another paperless alternative. There is no gas involved in traveling to an interview, reducing pollution. Becoming ‘green’ is an important focus for industry, and any means in which pollution can be reduced should be considered and implemented.

Video solutions are slowly, but surely, changing how we work. The internet has given way to many innovative and inspiring tools that have revolutionized how we share data with others. It has now changed how we interview and source candidates for hire. Video interviews reduce costs and time, helps identify the best talent from an infinite candidate pool, all while providing a better service to our planet.