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6 Innovative Ways to Optimize and Scale Your Hiring Process

6 Innovative Ways to Optimize and Scale Your Hiring Process

In today’s fast moving economy, companies are now more than ever realizing the importance of who they are hiring and how they go about hiring them, whether for freelance, part time, or full-time employment.

What employers often forget is that the hiring process is typically the first “real” look a new employee has to see how a business operates behind the scenes, albeit from a limited scope. According to Career Builder, “68 percent of employees believe their experience as a job candidate reflects how the company treats its people.”

If your on-boarding process is careless and unkept, you may ultimately have employees leave before they even walk in the door. Regardless of the size or revenue of your business there are many ways to improve and excel in your hiring process using human resources software – creating both short and long term success for your company.

Study these six tips to develop and enhance your on boarding process.

Invest In Your Brand

Sure, companies can spend their budgets working with influencers and industry leaders, but why not invest in the influencers who are already working for you: your employees. Happy, invested, and proud employees can become your best brand ambassadors. While there are multiple platforms to share how great your company is, such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and a strong careers page, word of mouth and personal experience can help amplify this tenfold. In fact, according to LinkedIn, “72% of recruiting leaders worldwide agree that employer brand has a significant impact on hiring,” yet only “55% of recruiting leaders worldwide have a proactive employer brand strategy.”

Simplify Your Application Process

Applying to jobs should not be a headache but instead a creative way of telling potential employers who you are and what you have to offer them. Your application process should mirror this experience and not influence candidates to turn away. While some companies think more rigorous applications may weed out lazy applicants, this is certainly not always the case. For example, “One-in-five candidates give less than 10 minutes to a job application, or two to three pages on a mobile device” – otherwise they will clock out.

Organize Your Talent Network

What type of candidates are applying to your positions? What industries do they come from and what does their education background look like? Whether you are a digital marketing agency, a niche boutique, or an up and coming restaurant, it’s crucial to put in the extra time to make your company visible to the right candidates. Here are a few techniques to widen your network:

  • Social Media (i.e. Twitter)
  • Events (i.e. Meetups, Young Professional Orgs)
  • Referrals (i.e. Employee Referral Program)
  • Google Sources (i.e. Boolean Search)

Create An Internship Program

Interns are the perfect way to feel out incoming, entry level employees. Because most internships are only 3-6 months, they give employers time to see whether an intern can grow, advance, and add the company overall. “We look at our intern program as the best source of full-time talent,” says Kyle Ewing, the Head of Global Staffing for Google. “It is our hope that every intern who performs well will be able to find a full-time opportunity at Google.” If you are lucky enough to get a good batch of interns that you can later on hire, this will save you all the time you would have spent doing things like emailing, interviewing, and sorting through new applications.

Decide What Trends Are Impacting Your Industry

Trends have had a massive impact on various industries. If one company in tech offers one type of benefit, can you company keep up? By staying ahead of where the industry is going, you will have that much more time to acquire the same resources as your quickly moving competitors. The last thing you want is to give your rivals more opportunity to transform the industry by ignoring trends, explains Harvard Business Review. To identify these trends you must be audacious, consider what will matter in the future, explore, and conduct experiments.

 

Utilize The Best HR Technology Right For You

Luckily for us, recent technology has made both the hiring and interview process seamless for all types of businesses and industries. For example, businesses can utilize HR software such EasyHire.me, especially a platform for video interviewing. Video interviewing can make the interview process more comfortable for both the candidate and the hiring manager. Additional aspects include creating an introduction and thank you message, both for comfortability as well as efficiency. EasyHire.me allows businesses to automate with on-demand interviews, leverage team collaboration, and take a data-driven approach with advanced testing methods, increasing efficiency and scalability.

Introducing Practice Video Interviews!

Introducing Practice Video Interviews!

Job Seekers, do you want to ace your next job interview?

Take a practice video interview now. Watch how you did, share with friends, get feedback or request coaching for interview experts at EasyHire.me.

We’ll help you make sure you’re ready for your next interview.

SHRM 2018 Annual Conference

SHRM 2018 Annual Conference

SHRM 2018 is sure to be an exciting an eventful opportunity for the HR Community come together to reunite, network, learn and grow professionally. I’m sure it’s something that all of us should attend if possible.

However, there are always circumstances that arise that prevent us from attending such as personal matters like a wedding. Or maybe professional obligation such as a project that you’re in the middle of that needs your immediate attention. So if you’re currently experiencing FOMO, here are some ways  you might be able to keep in touch with what’s going on in Chicago. Although, getting some of that famous Chicago deep-dish pizza would be worth the trip alone.

  1. #NOTATSHRM

Use the hashtag to search Google Facebook or Twitter for #NOTATSHRM. Several well-known bloggers and influencers in the HR community will be live blogging and do facebook lives streams or periscope as well as youtube live streams.

  1. #SHRM18

This is being used by attendees to discuss what’s happening in Chicago. From SHRM staff to bloggers and special events put on by vendors this is an easy way to find relevant content.

  1. NOTATSHRM Facebook Group

Started in 2017 by Jessica Miller-Merrell this group is designed to keep you up to date on what’s happening at the SHRM annual conference without having to be there. Click here to find the group on facebook and request to join.

  1. The SHRM e-learning library

Attend SHRM digitally for just $199. With a pass to the SHRM e-learning library you can get access to all concurrent sessions slides as well as audio. Not only will you get 2018 but every year since 2015 with over 500 courses and sessions. Though you won’t be able to enjoy the live speakers, collaborative breakout sessions, or visiting the exhibitors in-person, you’ll have the advice of top HR Tech experts in the industry at your fingertips. 

And remember: there’s always next year!

EasyHire New Features

EasyHire New Features

We have recently added many cool features to the EasyHire platform. Below is a list of new features that we added lately:

1. Mobile video interview – Your candidates can take the video interviews from their mobile from anywhere, at any time.  EasyHire offers a seamless interview experience across desktop, Android, and iOS devices. Check out more on mobile video interviews here.

2. SMS notification – You can configure SMS notification to receive alerts when interviews are completed by the candidates.

3. Email personalization – With EasyHire email template editor, you can personalize the emails that are sent out to candidates.  You can personalize the interview invitations, reminders and notification emails that are sent out the candidates.

4. Setting up multiple interviews – You can now upload a CSV file with a list of candidates and set up interviews for multiple candidates with a single click.

5. Redesigned the interview room – We have redesigned the interview room with a slick look. Your candidates will love the interview experience.

EasyHire “Assessment” Feature

EasyHire “Assessment” Feature

The interview process is unique to each organization. It depends on the type of the job, the role, and the level. Some roles emphasize the candidate’s communication and presentation skills whereas others give more importance to domain knowledge and skill set.

A video interview would be the right choice if the role requires assessing the candidate’s presentation skill along with other things. On the other hand, a simple online assessment test would be sufficient if it is required to evaluate whether the candidate has the domain knowledge and the right set of skill for the job. EasyHire provides options for conducting both types of interviews  – a video interview as well as an assessment test.

Future of Interviewing is Here – Mobile Video Interviews

Future of Interviewing is Here – Mobile Video Interviews

Just at the end of last year, EasyHire.me proudly to announced a new innovation within our system that will allow hiring managers to have an even easier time reviewing applicants! We have integrated our platform with the internet browser systems that are accessible both on iOS and Android.  Candidates can now take interviews any time and anywhere without the need to install additional apps.

Having the ability to take an interview instantly from any location in the world puts you, as a hiring team member, in a better position by improving efficiency between you and the candidates. Statistics show that it allows you to increase your exposure to new candidates by 36%*.

Since hundreds of other people are competing for the same position it is important to contact the hiring team as fast as possible to conduct your interview. Being able to see in which order the interviews come in as a hiring manager puts you in an advantageous spot. Here is what NPR said about a study done in 2015,

“being the first person to apply for an interview allows you to gain a more objective review of your resume and gives you a higher chance of landing the position you are seeking” – NPR, 2015.

 

Since those applying first will almost always be the ones who are genuinely seeking the position our new system removes the barrier of additional apps in order to get the hiring managers to the new contacts as soon as possible. If the statistics aren’t enough to satisfy you, check out these three reasons on why you should use our system.

Here are the three reasons why you should use EasyHire.me for your next position:

  1. Uniqueness – Hiring managers have hundreds of choices. Set yourself apart with a mobile video interview.
  2. Convenience – Integrated interviews allow you to take an interview from any device, anywhere. If you find yourself in the library, dorm, or just lounging in the comfort of your living room you can take out your phone and quickly come in contact with a hiring manager.
  3. Efficiency – As a hiring team member you are able to review more interviews in a shorter amount of time. If you are a skilled individual at your position, you can get faster feedback from the candidate in order

If you are getting too many of inconsistent results getting in contact with hiring teams, we would be happy to show how EasyHire.me can lead to conduction of efficient, consistent, and meaningful job interviews. See the official announcement for this update here. If you’re not using video interviews yet, click here to sign-up and try!

*INC.com 2017

Mobile Video Interviews: New Feature Release

Mobile Video Interviews: New Feature Release

The EasyHire.me Team is thrilled to announce the general availability of its mobile interface for on-demand interviews. Job seekers can now use their iPhone or Android phones/tablets to take on-demand interviews anytime and anywhere. The Mobile Video Interviews are recorded and made available for grading and sharing among the hiring team upon completion.

Benefits of Mobile Video Interviews:

  • No webcam, no problem. Candidates without a computer or webcam are still able to complete video interview via their mobile device.
  • Interview anytime, anywhere. Need to interview while vacationing or during your lunch break? Sure! Simply pull out your smartphone and take your interview anytime, anywhere.
  • High Definition video recording. Modern smartphones have better cameras than most computers.  Candidates can reliably capture high definition video.

How it works:

EasyHire.me Mobile Video Interviews do not require candidates to download and install any custom mobile applications. This feature works right from the build-in Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android) browsers, making it taking interviews easier than ever!

Mobile video interviews enable candidates to complete their assessments faster, so the hiring team can accelerate its hiring decision and ultimately the overall hiring process.

At EasyHire.me we strongly believe that mobile video interview technologies give hiring teams the much-needed edge in today’s competitive talent market.

Contact us at sales@easyhire.me to learn more or sign up now to accelerate your hiring!

Click the Product Update link to see all of our updates.

Top 5 Benefits of Video Interviews

Top 5 Benefits of Video Interviews

When searching for candidates, organizations look for employees who are a good match on the skills, and are the right cultural fit. And they want to find these people fast.

On the phone, a lot of candidates appear to meet the job requirements because the communication is limited. Recruiters can’t see the body language, and it’s hard to tell if a candidate has functional expertise.

So how can recruiters and organizations save time and money on pre-screening, and ensure that only the best candidates make it to on-site interviews? The answer is video technology.

Technology has become a great game changer when it comes to recruiting. Video interviews give recruiters and organizations more insight into candidates in the pipeline, ensuring that only the best ones move forward in the interview process.

Let’s consider the following scenario. An organization is looking for a candidate. Here’s what an average process looks like before an organization decides if a candidate is the right fit and it’s worth investing more time and money into this person:

  1. Screening time
  2. Phone interview time
  3. Scheduling time
  4. Candidate’s travel expenses (if applicable)
  5. Manager’s time to interview
  6. Team’s time to interview

With video interviews, you’d know after step 2 if a candidate is the right fit for the job. So why do you have to wait to see the candidate until you bring them on-site?

In the past, organizations didn’t have a choice. The only way to see a candidate face-to-face was to invite them on-site. With the help of video and technology, organizations can save time and money by using video to pre-screen candidates.

Paul J. Bailo, an author of “The Essential Digital Interview Handbook”, says that video interviews are about time and cost efficiency, and that “…digital job interviews are the closest thing we have to face-to-face interviews”.

Here’re top 5 benefits of video interviews:

  1. Screen multiple candidates simultaneously.
  2. Search and analyze responses—all interview information is recorded.
  3. Get insights quickly—for example, examine verbal cues and body language.
  4. Recruiters don’t lose candidates due to scheduling issues—candidates can record their answers at the time that works best for them.
  5. Bring team work and collaboration to your hiring decisions.

Video interviews are gaining more popularity. Companies like EasyHire.me make it easy for recruiters and organizations to get started with video interviews—there’s no need to install any software or apps. You can just sign-up for a free trial and start interviewing at EasyHire.me

Contact one of our experts today for a free consultation on video interviews, and to find out if your organization meets minimum technical requirements to sign up for the service.

Why Video Interviews Are Seeing Increased Adoption

Why Video Interviews Are Seeing Increased Adoption

Finding the right candidate can be challenging and time-consuming. “Companies are implementing video interviews more and more, and people are actually getting hired faster now, because it’s less time and less aggravation on both ends,” says Paul J. Bailo, a digital executive and author of “The Essential Digital Interview Handbook.”

By adding video to the interview process, organizations and recruiters can quickly pre-screen multiple candidates at once, and observe verbal cues and body language to choose the right candidates.

Video interviews give employers the chance to test a candidate’s on-screen presence, but that’s not the only reason for this growing trend. Organizations state that conducting initial interviews with video saves them time, money and scheduling headaches and allows them to see more candidates than they would be able to manage otherwise. Recruiters can replay or review anything that catches their eye and compare candidates to narrow down the field before inviting a selection for a face-to-face interview or to an assessment centre.

While traditional interview processes probably aren’t going away any time soon, the time- and cost-saving benefits of interviewing someone via video, and its ability to transcend geographical barriers, will eventually lead to a significant reduction in face-to-face interviews. Video interviewing increases speed of hire, allowing recruiters to focus more time and energy on the best candidates.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that by 2030 the hyper-connected, tech savvy generation of millennials will make up 75% of the workforce. This new wave of people are tech literate, and accustomed to being connected anywhere, at any time. Thanks to the rise of mobile, cloud and social, millennials are used to flexibility, openness and instantly connecting with people regardless of their location. By adding video and collaboration features such as chat to the early stages of the interview process, employers can help millennial feel connected, and create the experience similar to social platforms.

At EasyHire.me, we believe that video is an essential part of today’s recruiting process. Based on the latest WebRTC protocol, video is supported by most browsers and doesn’t require installing any additional software. With EasyHire.me, employers can drastically accelerate their interview process by requesting candidates to take online video interviews, schedule live interviews, have them recorded and then collaborate among the team online when making a decision.

Watch a mashup of cinema’s most disastrous job interview scenes—do you think these companies could have benefited by doing video interviews? https://youtu.be/QBytUesZHl8