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Benefits of remote video interviews

Benefits of remote video interviews

Remote video interviews have taken off in the past year. Companies and hiring managers are warming up to the benefits video interviews bring to the table. While traditional methods of hiring have their perks, it’s evident that remote video interviews streamline the entire hiring process. Here are a few reasons why remote video interviews are a thing of the present and the need of the future.

1.  Flexibility

A major part of the rise of remote video interviews is the flexibility they offer to both recruiters and applicants. Both parties can join the interview from virtually anywhere and anytime. All they need is a webcam, a digital screen with a microphone and internet. Two-way video interviews are more prevalent while one-way interviews are rising up the charts as they offer greater control over the interview terms and solve scheduling hassles. 

2. Resource conservation

Another benefit of remote video interviews is that they save resources. Unlike traditional interviews that require physical visits, remote interviews save real estate space, time taken to conduct the entire process, and of course, money.  

3. Reduced bias

Going virtual means a company can attract the best talents regardless of their location. This can introduce unconscious bias but it’s more uncommon than traditional hiring. With video interviews, the focus is more on the job, and applicants enjoy better opportunities to express themselves without fearing discrimination. 

5. Data-driven hiring process

Remote video interview platforms not only provide a seamless interview experience but also technology-based analytics. The data-driven reports are generated from refined systems that are a lot less error-prone and more focused on getting the right fit.

6. Better engagement

In comparison to phone interviews, face-to-face interaction brings a human touch to remote video interviews. This leads to better engagement as both parties feel comfortable knowing the other person’s perspective.

Six ways to create an enjoyable and comfortable on-demand interview

Six ways to create an enjoyable and comfortable on-demand interview

A vast majority of candidates we polled reflected that interview process is very stressful to them. They felt even more stressed about an upcoming video interview. This was because they did not know what to expect, given this format is fairly new. Additional stress was due to the lack of feedback during a one way video-interview.

 

So we decided to share some tips for making EasyHire.me video interviews more comfortable for your candidates.

  • Create a clear branded image of the hiring team using customization options!

You can add your company logo, corporate colors, the email signature to all emails that are sent to candidates. This feature is available on the Teams page – Customization tab.

Ask your hiring team to fill out their profiles and add their photos.This will significantly increase candidate’s level of trust and confidence.

Profile photo can be specified by clicking on the profile drop down and selecting the Settings option.

Each team member can easily specify their title, position and responsibilities in the “About Me” section of their profile.

 

  • Compose a friendly email invitation to the interview!

Easyhire.me allows hiring managers to customize emails that will be sent to candidates on behalf of the team. This option is available on the Team page, the Email Templates tab. Often candidates get acquainted with a vacancy from an invitation to the interview – create your perfect invitation!

 

  • Add a welcome video message.

Take the opportunity to greet your candidates by creating video messages. Candidates will see the welcome video before they start interviews. This is a great way for a hiring manager to introduce themselves, share exciting facts about the company and team, provide more details about the position and the interview process.

You can record one video introduction and use it for all your question sets, or record an unique introduction to each set.

 

  • Be creative when composing a question set! 

 

In order to diversify question set you may use any combination of the following types of questions:

  • Video questions
  • Quiz questions
  • Text questions
  • Technical questions with the code runner
  • Questions with attached images

Our candidate surveys showed that when candidates see a video question, they feel less anxious about their own video recording. Therefore we recommend creating at least one video question.

One good way to create such question is to ask several of your colleagues to record a video question. You can then combine these into a single question set. As a result, candidates would get to know their potential future team before the formal on site interview. This way they are more likely to be excited about the position and have a much higher chance of a more positive outcome of the interview process.

For Default questions use the editor to create a question, attach a picture or insert a link.

Add time to prepare to your questions so that candidates get the opportunity to fully understand questions and think about the answers before being recorded. This will result in more complete and detailed answers.

 

  • Begin the interview with simple and open-ended questions, for instance:

«Tell us about yourself»

«Why are you interested in the role?»

«Describe your current (or most recent) position»

and then add more complex questions.

 

  • Thank the candidate for taking the interview.

Add «Thank you» video-message to your question sets. In this video, you can thank the candidate for the interview and explain to them what next steps will be taken if they will be approved or rejected.

 

We wish you good luck in finding and selecting suitable employees, and Easyhire.me will make this process easy and fast!!!

6 Ways To Better Prepare for Video Interviews

6 Ways To Better Prepare for Video Interviews

In this day and age, more and more companies are turning to video interviews since it is more convenient and allows them to pool more talents across the globe. Now, video interviews have become a vital part of the hiring process and it is now imperative that you know how to handle yourself during the interview and answer the questions that are being asked in a flawless manner and are thoroughly prepared for it. So here are a few important points for you to remember for you to land that job.

 

Have a General Idea About the Company

As someone looking for a position within any certain company, you should be able to have at least a general idea of what the company does and not just apply blindly. And besides, with the internet, you can easily look up any information you want and there is no real excuse for you to not do this. Research the company and know what they have been able to accomplish. Know who the CEO may be or what the company is working on at the moment because it will then give you a better idea of what their question may be. Even on their social media pages, you can see and get a general idea of what type of company they are. Here are points worth mentioning during the video interview:

What product or service the company sells

How long the company has been operating

Recent accomplishments of the company

The culture and values of the company

Placement of Webcam

Yes, this is important. Because you don’t want your potential boss to be looking at a stack of dirty clothes behind you while you are being interviewed. Know that there is such thing as the right background and right lighting for that matter. Also, it is important that you position your webcam at a flattering angle because it never hurts to make a good first impression. Position it above your eye-line and angle it slightly downwards.

Clothes & Make-up

Being presentable during a video interview is a must. You may think that just because the interview is done through a webcam that you should not be obligated to wear something formal. It is highly recommended that you do not wear pure black since the webcam will need to constantly adapt to show the black and cause your face to appear a bit wash out due to overexposure. You don’t necessarily need to wear make-up but as mentioned, it is better to create a good first impression and if make-up helps in doing that then you should consider it.

Maintaining a Good Eye Contact

Maintaining a good eye contact can often signify confidence and so hiring managers often do look for someone who is able to do this during an interview. But when it comes to video interviews, know that your eyes should always be focused on the webcam, unless they are actually the one talking and you need to listen. To do this better, you should have the video on full screen so that you would easily see and create a good eye contact with the interviewer.

Internet Connection

Having a good internet connection is essential for any video interview. Because without it, there would basically be no interview. Physically connecting your laptop or desktop to the router is the safest way to go. And ideally, your internet connection should be about 10Mbps and the higher it is the better. Right before the interview, make sure to test your connection speed and if your connection is at least 25Mbps, then you may just use wi-fi and a physical connection is not needed.

Practice Practice Practice

It helps to give yourself some time to practice to get accustomed to the camera. You can even try answering some commonly asked interview questions and try to see where you are lacking and then try to improve on them. Even practicing in front of a mirror helps and can give you a better view of how you react or how you basically speak. And if you prefer that someone actually outright ask you questions, then finding someone to do it with you can be your best help. But no matter how you do it, know that the important thing is that you actually practice.

 

There you have it. Six ways in which you could better prepare for that video interview. Don’t be fooled into thinking that the hiring process is less traditional and that you do not need to prepare for it. Make necessary preparations and follow these tips to nail that video interview.

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

Video interviews for college recruitment

Video interviews for college recruitment

College students are a great asset to the workforce – for both established and start-up companies because of their excitement, smarts, and innovative ideas. Whether meeting students at campus career fairs and information sessions, or through job and internship postings on a university’s career website, it is inevitable that students need to be interviewed to see if they are a good fit. EasyHire.me is a great tool in your college recruitment toolbox to ensure that you find the best students quickly and efficiently.

Interviews with college students for entry-level positions should typically not be held the same way as interviews with folks who have been part of the workforce. College students are often more nervous, less aware of their skills, and lack work experience.  It is important to focus on behavior-based questions, like “Tell us about a time when a team project went well and a time when a project didn’t go well”  to identify transferable skills. You need to ask about their experiences within their limited college experience, like “How did you balance multiple assignments and projects, as well, as your part-time job within a busy week?”.

With EasyHire.me, recruiters can design specific sets of questions for the student population and even a different subset for interviewing students applying for an internship. This allows the recruiters to learn the most from their younger applicants by asking the most suitable questions, take notes for each question, and share notes with hiring managers for quicker decisions.

College recruiting season typically means visiting multiple universities, utilizing multiple interviewers, interviewing in various locations (both on-campus and on-site), and meeting dozens of students over the course of a stressful few weeks a couple of times a year. Imagine having a web-based software that would host a schedule, contain various sets of interview questions based upon the different positions being hired, save recorded interview videos (which means you can more easily remember the many faces you see!), and compile notes from each interview in an easy manner. No more struggling to remember which student was which or deciphering your notes (or worse, someone else’s) to jog your memory about what you thought about the candidate. With EasyHire.me, companies are no longer constrained by their HR/Manager availability. They can now engage more employees to take part in the recruiting process, even from home. Once all interviews are completed, they can allow stakeholders to review together and collaborate on making an informed hiring decision.

On the flip side, EasyHire’s virtual interviews are also great for the student candidates. Taking time off for interviews with multiple companies can be nearly impossible for a busy student focusing on exams, school assignments, and other academic commitments. The opportunity to interview remotely with EasyHire  saves time and allows a student to interview with multiple companies, located anywhere in the world while bettering their chance of scoring a great summer internship or full-time job after graduation.Whether smaller companies are scaling up or large companies are hiring in volume, EasyHire.me provides the structure, professionalism, and confidence that the interviews are done fairly.