{"id":9904,"date":"2021-05-24T10:18:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T14:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/?p=9904"},"modified":"2024-08-30T11:07:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T15:07:48","slug":"top-talent-virtual-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/top-talent-virtual-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Interview Tips to Help Secure Top Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9905\" src=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-7616804.jpg\" alt=\"top talent virtual interviews\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-7616804.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-7616804-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-los-muertos-crew-7616804-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-04-30-gartner-hr-survey-shows-86--of-organizations-are-cond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gartner poll<\/a>, 86 percent of organizations incorporated new technology to interview job candidates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, many talent professionals agree that virtual recruiting will continue post-coronavirus. This evidence seems to suggest that organizations will keep embracing technology as a competitive advantage when it comes to interviewing. Virtual interviews offer benefits to both organizations and job seekers. Employers get access to an expanded talent pool, while candidates get to consider more employment opportunities than ever before. This article is designed to guide employers through the process and how to secure top talent through virtual interviews.<\/p>\n<h2>Virtual Interview Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Whether virtual or not, it\u2019s critical for employers to have strong interview processes in place. Virtual interviews can provide benefits for both employers and candidates, such as the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost-efficient operations<\/li>\n<li>Shortened time-to-hire cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Virtual interviewing is a great way for an employer to showcase to potential hires that their organization is agile and embracing modern recruiting solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>Virtual Interview Challenges<\/h2>\n<p>As with any process shift, there are some challenges for employers to overcome. First, organizations will need to build or refine their virtual processes. This includes incorporating personal touches into the virtual interview process. For example, some hiring managers may not be used to evaluating candidates over video. As such, employers should help make them comfortable and provide training resources on this topic.<\/p>\n<p>Employers should also decide when and how to use virtual interviews or in-person interviews, as well as how to optimize the candidate experience. Since no two interviews will be exactly the same, the next few sections in this article explore key components of virtual interviews and other employer considerations.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Virtual Interviews<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach for the interview process, so hiring managers should consider using different interview types, channels, and structures to achieve their desired outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>While the hiring process typically starts with a candidate submitting a resume or job application, employers should consider how to best use virtual interviews as candidates progress in the hiring cycle.<\/p>\n<p>A screening interview is typically the first connection during the hiring process. While interview processes vary, a screening interview is often used to assess a candidate\u2019s fit and interest for a position or to discuss the candidate\u2019s qualifications in more detail. Notably, if the position requires phone and video use or good verbal communication skills, a screening interview can be helpful to determine whether the candidate has those soft skills or not.<\/p>\n<p>A selection interview tends to be more rigorous and typically determines if a candidate can move along in the hiring process or whether they\u2019ll receive a job offer. A selection interview \u2013 which is sometimes the final interview \u2013 is where most employers use video technology. Clearly, employers have much to consider when designing or evaluating their company-wide interviewing processes.<\/p>\n<h2>Virtual Interview Channel and Technology Considerations<\/h2>\n<p>Employers also have various options for conducting virtual interviews\u2014including via phone, live chat (e.g., chat-based messaging apps), or video technology (e.g., Skype, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams). Live chat tools can streamline early-stage interviews, and are typically most popular among millennials and Generation Z candidates. If using video technology, employers should choose a process and video platform that will work best for them and their candidates.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important for employers to protect the personal information of candidates during virtual interview processes. That being said, cybersecurity is a major technology implication to be aware of. For example, employers should ensure video interviews fall within their internal guidelines for cybersecurity, as well as any related policies.<\/p>\n<p>Once HR professionals or hiring managers decide on the type of interview and technology that will be used, it\u2019s important for employers to be consistent in their interview processes with each candidate who applies for the same position.<\/p>\n<h2>Virtual Interview Best Practices<\/h2>\n<p>Employers should follow a general, overarching timeline to streamline the virtual interview and hiring processes. With this in mind, employers should consider the following tips for conducting <a href=\"https:\/\/gtm.com\/business\/virtual-interviews\/\">successful virtual interviews<\/a>:<\/p>\n<h3>Set clear expectations<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure candidates have all the information they\u2019ll need \u2013 such as technical requirements, log-in information, and an agenda. Also, let the candidate know if the format is one-on-one or panel interview.<\/p>\n<h3>Properly use technology<\/h3>\n<p>Plan ahead to ensure video and audio technology is working smoothly. It\u2019s important to double-check all interview technology and ask candidates to do the same. Properly using and troubleshooting technology can reflect well on an organization\u2019s brand.<\/p>\n<h3>Establish professionalism<\/h3>\n<p>Treat a virtual interview with the same level of professionalism and respect as an in-person interview. This includes setting an appropriate tone, dialogue, and dress expectations for all parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual interviews don\u2019t have to be intimidating. As with any type of interview, it\u2019s important for employers to be prepared and set expectations. Contact us today for additional recruiting, interviewing, and hiring guidance.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a9 2021 Zywave, Inc. 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