During the last weeks work habits have changed with a swiftness that few thought possible. The coronavirus outbreak has made remote work commonplace, putting many processes on its head, including recruiting.
Video conferences were already part of the recruiting process, but only under certain circumstances. Now, they can play a more relevant role. Should a company recruit candidates relying solely on video conferences?
There are three main benefits to hiring by video conference. Read on to learn more so you can make your choice.
Recruiting by Video Conference is an Interesting Experiment
Relying exclusively on video conferences to recruit candidates can be an interesting experiment. If your company is planning to expand, this experience may lay the groundwork for international or global expansion. Besides, video conferences will become increasingly important in the future, so you want to make sure to get some experience with them to add them to your recruiter toolbox.
It’s Convenient and Reliable
Recruiting by video conference is convenient for all parties, since there is less travel and preparation involved. Furthermore, technology has advanced in leaps and bounds during the last few years, so video conferences are also extremely reliable. Unless you or the candidate are using outdated equipment, interruptions of service are unlikely. When you schedule a video conference you can be sure that things will go as planned.
It Can Be Done at No Cost
Video conferences are free in most cases. That’s always a very persuasive argument, particularly seen from the point of view of the candidates. Instead of spending money and time in transportation, they can focus on the interview and on trying to offer the best possible first impression. Recruiters get a good bargain, too. For example, some video conference services allow to record calls, a tool they may not have available for their person-to-person interviews. Recruit by video conference
Now you can decide whether your company should be relying solely in video conference for recruiting or opt instead for more conventional strategies.
Once you have decided how to recruit, it’s important to get help from an expert. At Plexus Global we ensure global candidate screening through tailored solutions and the most reliable technology.
Contact us today by telephone ((844) 516-1008), email or through our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more about our services or schedule an initial discussion with one of our experienced professionals.
