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From Speed to Flexibility: Why One-Way Video Interviews Are the Modern Screening Solution
November 21, 2024
In today's fast-paced hiring landscape, time is of the essence, and outdated methods like traditional phone screening calls may be holding you back. One-way video interviews are revolutionizing the way companies screen and hire talent, providing a more efficient, flexible, and insightful process. If you're still relying on phone screens to filter candidates, it's time for an upgrade! Here are seven compelling reasons why one-way video interviews are the superior choice for you and your team.
Traditional phone screens are time-consuming. You spend valuable hours coordinating schedules and conducting individual calls. With one-way video interviews, recruiters can review 10 video submissions in the time it takes to conduct just three phone screens. That’s a 233% increase in productivity! Instead of being stuck in long conversations, you can focus on reviewing, shortlisting, and moving candidates through the pipeline at lightning speed.
Scheduling phone interviews often feels like a game of calendar Tetris, with endless back-and-forth emails to find a convenient time. One-way video interviews eliminate the headache. Candidates can record their responses at a time that suits them, and you can review them at your convenience. Say goodbye to missed appointments and time zone confusion, and hello to stress-free interviewing.
A phone call can only tell you so much. You may hear a candidate’s voice, but you miss out on valuable non-verbal cues like body language and facial expressions. In a video interview, you get to see the whole picture. Is the candidate confident, enthusiastic, or engaged? These are insights you just can’t capture over the phone. With video, you can better assess a candidate’s professional demeanor and overall fit with your company culture.
When conducting phone screens, it's easy to stray off script and ask different questions to different candidates, unintentionally introducing bias. With one-way video interviews, every candidate gets the exact same questions in the same order, providing a consistent experience that ensures a level playing field. This standardized approach helps reduce unconscious bias and allows you to compare candidates based on their answers—not your varying conversation styles.
One of the biggest challenges with phone screens is getting input from other team members. Scheduling additional calls or looping in hiring managers can be a logistical nightmare. With one-way video interviews, you can easily share interview recordings with your hiring team. Everyone can review and provide feedback on their own time, ensuring collaborative hiring without endless meetings and calls. And with Wedge, you can leave comments and rate the candidate right in the platform with your team.
Candidates appreciate convenience just as much as recruiters do. In fact, 83% of job seekers rate video interviews as a positive experience. They can record responses when it’s most convenient for them, rather than having to juggle interview schedules around their current job or personal life. This flexibility shows candidates that you value their time and are embracing modern hiring technology—an appealing factor for top talent.
Memory fades fast, especially after a series of back-to-back interviews. Did a candidate nail that tricky question or stumble through it? With one-way video interviews, you can replay responses as many times as needed. This allows you to go back and review details without relying on hastily taken notes or memory. You can take your time to ensure you're making the most informed decisions possible.
If you’re still clinging to the phone screen as your go-to method for candidate screening, it’s time for an upgrade. One-way video interviews offer a faster, more efficient, and more insightful way to assess talent, and your hiring process—and candidates—will thank you. From enhanced efficiency to a better candidate experience, there’s no reason to keep relying on traditional methods when you can streamline your hiring with modern, tech-driven solutions.
Are you ready to take your hiring process to the next level? Try Wedge today and experience the future of recruiting!
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