What is a Video Interview?
A video interview is an interview that is conducted remotely using virtual platforms as the connection medium. Instead of taking the traditional approach of meeting in person, recruiters leverage video conferencing tools, such as Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams, for a visual and interactive conversation.
Video interviews have grown quite popular since the pandemic era. An interviewer or a panel of interviewers sit in front of a video conferencing tool and evaluate the candidate.
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Why Video Interviews are used in Recruitment
There are multiple reasons why video interviews are used in recruitment. Some of the most prominent ones are:
- Remote Hiring – useful when candidate lives in a remote location as they do not have to travel for an in-person interview rendering the entire recruitment process more efficient and accessible
- Saves Time & Costs – save time and costs by screening a large pool of candidates within a short period without the need to travel and accommodation for applicants and recruiters
- More Convenience – provides flexibility for both recruiters and candidates as both can mutually agree on a specific interview time, and candidates do not have to wait, unlike in-person interviews
- Complete Assessment – allows recruiters to fully evaluate a candidate by observing their verbal and non-verbal communication, body language, and demeanor which is not possible through a phone interview or written assessment
- Hiring Team Collaboration – Hiring team members from various locations can connect together to evaluate a candidate, which saves time as candidates may not have to appear for multiple rounds with different decision-makers in the company
- Record & Review – Video conferencing platforms allow recording the interviews, which can be reviewed later to evaluate further a candidate’s proficiency and suitability for the role
What are the 2 Types of Video Interviews?
The two types of video interviews are:
1. Two-Way or Live Interview
The candidate and the hiring manager will interact with each other in real-time leveraging a video conferencing platform
2. One-Way or Live Interview
Interviewer already selected a set of questions, and the candidate must record their response using a video interview tool.