Let's Get Virtual

Let's Get Virtual: Video is a truly powerful tool for connecting with great candidates, but do you go with video chat or video interview platforms for your interviewing needs? Let the battle begin! Video Interview vs. Video Chat ROUND ONE: The Live Interview LIVE Both platforms allow candidates and interviewers to connect in real-time, so which wins this initial round? Live interviews can be recorded and are available for playback Most video chat platforms don't have built-in recording capabilities Recorded interviews can be shared with other colleagues involved in hiring ROUND TWO: The One-Way Interview Employers can conduct 10 one-way video interviews in the time it takes Candidates respond to preset interview questions and rerecord as they see fit to conduct 1 phone interview. Needless to say, one-way is the way to go. Interviewers don't have to be present at the interview Interviews can be done or viewed at any place or time even on-the-go Since 43% of job seekers use mobile in their job search, shouldn't they also be able to interview via their mobile device? 43% Does not offer the option to perform one-way interviews ROUND THREE: Collaboration Not every person who needs to be involved in the interview process can be present for every interview, so how do you manage to collaborate over the interview with colleagues? Facilitates collaboration with tools like: Commenting/rating system for evaluating candidates Only people who are present can collaborate on the interview Ability to share recorded interviews Digital library of video interviews ROUND FOUR: Branding 91% of candidates believe employment brand plays a key role in their job decision, making it a crucial aspect of the interview process. 91% Candidates can watch introductory videos by employers Offers customization options like adding company colors or logo Stuck with the brand of the End-to-end branding creates a consistent candidate experience video chat platform - zero customization ROUND FIVE: Candidate Experience Are you driving away candidates? 42% of candidates would never seek employment at a company that gave them a negative experience. 42% Built for the hiring process providing candidates with a unique branded experience Cloud-based which allows for a traditional web experience or the use of mobile apps Candidates are familiar with video chat platforms because they are so often used for personal use Consistent process as one-way interviews make candidates answer the same questions Desktop software usually needs to be downloaded and installed No dedicated support for candidates And the winner is. Not built with hiring professionals in mind Video interviewing platforms Dedicated video interview platforms save time and money, improve your employer brand, increase team collaboration and create a unique, sufficient interview experience for candidates. Why settle for a chat tool for interviews when you could be using a solution built specifically for talent acquisition? brought to you by spark Hire Sources: http://www.aberdeen.com/research/8455/ai-video-interviewing-recruitment/content.aspx http://www.jobvite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Jobvite_SocialRecruiting_Survey2014.pdf http://careerbuildercommunications.com/candidatebehavior/#sthash.xnQj2xdh.dpbs http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?sd=2%2F20%2F20138id=pr740&ed =12%2F31%2F2013