Job video interview success is different than classic interview success. In this article, you are going to learn what it is necessary to set up and take care of during your job video interviews.
In a world where the new mantra is cutting down on costs, video interviewing becomes more and more appealing, as it helps organizations to save a lot of money and time. However, it is not a piece of cake; managers should address some issues that are specific to this medium, in order to make the most of it.
1) Set the expectations by communicating all the steps of the procedure. In particular, candidates need to know the timeline of the interview process, so that they can be more aware and prepared for each step. So, specify in your letter of invitation if there are scheduled multiple video interviews and at which stage of the process an in-person interview is necessary.
2) Ask yourself about the possible technical problems of your candidates. What does it imply if a candidate experiences technical or connection issues? Is it a symptom of ill-preparation, or an unforeseen problem?
3) Notice if the candidate is properly dressed and the environment around him or herself is tidy and clean. If the candidate fails on these points, it usually means that the interview is not taken too seriously.
4) Take care of your appearance, as small wardrobe details are usually enhanced through video.
5) Pay attention to body language. Video conferencing does not impede non-verbal communication, as facial movements are totally preserved in a video chat. A good idea is to register the whole interview, so that you can see it again later in order to study your candidate facial expressions and movements with ease.
6) Write an effective offer letter. A proper offer letter must include the basics ( the job title, the responsibilities and the wage) plus some additional elements, like:
- – An outline of possible pre-conditions (like driving license, drug tests, background tests, etc);
- – A personalized welcome abroad message. Candidates are incredibly skillful at detecting boilerplates, while they love so much to feel that the message was tailored expressly for themselves.
- – The expiration period of the offer and next steps to follow: for example, the person to whom the offer must be returned duly signed up.
- – Some extra information, like the expectations that are connected with the role, paid time-off policy, holidays, official closure dates.
- – In general, you should mention all the points that were discussed during the interview, including bonus, merit increases, and so on and so forth.
7) Communicate the necessary legal requirements related to compensation according to the specific legislation of the states and cities concerned. For your information, be aware that wage theft acts have been adopted by California, New York, Seattle and the District of Columbia.
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