A switch to Virtual Staffing was definitely expected to become an integral part of company processes. Just like any newly-introduced process, it’s quite normal for recruiters to take time adapting to the concept of virtual hiring. However, a bigger challenge is refining the process according to the job-role, to ensure that candidates are able to portray their best qualities and without any glitches.
To make things easier, we have curated a list of tips and tricks for all recruiters out there that will surely make your virtual hiring a success:
Choosing the right platforms
While posting jobs online, recruiters should be aware of the working and dynamics of different platforms, so that they can select the ones that are suitable for their company’s requirements. Similarly, it’s imperative to choose the right platform for conducting the interview. The preferred platform should be user-friendly and easy to install or log in, as well as provide options of screen-sharing, call-recording, file-sharing and record-keeping to name a few. Platforms like LinkedIn help you in refining your search of candidates as well as provide a simple background check.
Carrying out the conversation
As traditional interviews would go, even virtual interviews begin with easing the candidate into the interview, so that he can remain calm. To really find out about an individual’s personality and intentions, it is vital to engage in a proper conversation with them. Being understandable of abrupt problems like poor internet connections, call drops and unforeseen technical issues needs to be a part of the interviewer’s skill.
Setting up a video interview
A video call is the next best alternative to a face-to-face interview, since it will actually reveal a lot of the candidate’s personality; including their professionalism and attitude towards their responsibilities. Recruiters can analyze candidate behavior by observing not just what they are saying, but also their non-verbal actions. These include postures, dressing style, gestures, and other factors like punctuality and mannerisms. Through a video interview, you can also make out how confident a person is about their abilities and the overall interview process.
Testing candidate skills through online tests
Alongside observing their ability to perform, it becomes vital, for interviewers, to test the life-skills of candidates including problem-solving and communication skills. This will show you how well a potential employee can handle challenges and difficult situations. In order to make sure a person handles challenges with a positive mindset, recruiters can test them by asking them some situational questions and noting their responses.
Some of the abovementioned tips are technology-based, while the others are based on the skills and capabilities of an interviewer. However, a great hire requires the best of both aspects. As a state-of-the-art staffing agency, Saransh Inc. has helped many businesses to hop onboard virtual hiring with great success. With a highly experienced recruitment team, get the best of a seamless process and hiring experience with Saransh.
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