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Why companies are using video interviewing

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

Video interviewing is growing in popularity as technology advances and the benefits of such a tool become more apparent. Besides speeding up the interview process and making it easier, video interviewing allows candidates and recruiters to build a relationship they may have not had through a traditional phone interview. By taking the interview a step further and making that connection, your chances of syncing up the right person with your company’s brand are much greater.

With that in mind, there are many reasons why companies are using video interviewing so we listed out a few of the top reasons.

• Expedited hiring process: The industry standard time to fill a position is around 45 days. We know from experience that video interviewing can speed up an interview process by allowing the hiring manager a genuine face-to-face interaction, thus cutting back on the number of interviews needed with a traditional phone interview.

• Improved Productivity: Hiring managers can conduct multiple interviews in the time it would take to do one face-to-face interview. They can ask their candidates a series of important questions and be able to see their communication style and personality before the first meeting.

• Increased employee satisfaction: When employees know you are staying up-to-date with the most advanced technologies and investing in the company it will confirm you will invest in them.  By ensuring your confidence in them, they will want to work towards the company’s goals alongside you.

• Cost savings: Video interviews allow hiring managers the ability to conduct interviews at the candidate’s convenience. Traveling for interviews can be virtually eliminated, saving time and money for companies and their clients.

With that being said, WilsonHCG is excited to partner with Wowzer and bring video interviewing to our organization and our clients. In an effort to show the talent acquisition community why it is so important, we will be presenting a webinar hosted by Wowzer, alongside Sarah White, HCM Strategy Analyst, on “Video Interviewing Tips to Attract and Identify Top Talent.”

When: Thursday, January 17th at 2 p.m. EST

Register: Here

Written by: Kimberly Pope
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2012 Top 5 Posts

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

 

WilsonHCG has been busy in 2012 and this has without a doubt been a great year for us and our clients.  To better serve our clients and continue to provide valuable insight, we are always striving to create the most relevant and thought provoking content.

We’ve assembled a few of our blogs that generated the most feedback in 2012 to help your 2013 be the best year yet.

1. Hurry…these Boomers are leaving
A point well made-knowledge transfer and mentoring programs are key to ensuring business’s success in 2013. With the Baby Boomers leaving and new Millennials and Generation X moving in, it is important for HR professionals to understand how to tap into the knowledge of the Boomers and transfer it to the younger generations. Learn More >>

2. Hiring a Veteran
Veteran recruiting is quickly becoming a hot topic for 2013, and understandably so.  Figuring out the best way for veterans to effectively communicate their skills and employers understanding how those skills translate into the workplace is essential to both veterans and employers.  WilsonHCG is gearing up to launch Operation Transition this spring and summer, an initiative to help veterans transition back into the workforce. Stay tuned for an upcoming webinar as well. Operation Transition >>

3. Smart Investments-Big Pay Offs
Investing in how you recruit and the human capital behind it will be the difference between a mediocre organization and a great organization. Staying up-to-date with trends and understanding that recruitment techniques are constantly changing will keep your company ahead of the rest.

4. Creating a GLOCAL Talent Acquisition Strategy
Glocal is the new “buzz” word in the talent acquisition community and for good reason. The think globally, act locally mentality applies to many different businesses and recruiters in particular. Understanding your organization’s core values and customizing those values to the market you’re serving will drive candidate flow and provide a positive experience.

5. Getting Creative with Old Methods & New Tools
Thinking outside of the box and using a combination of old and new sourcing tools is the key to being a successful sourcer. Coupling modern conveniences and traditional sourcing methods allows for covering a large market and adds a personal touch. Check this article out for information on how to shake up your sourcing techniques.

WilsonHCG is looking forward to a new year with new trends and topics that we can share with our networks in 2013! Happy New Year!

Written by: CEO, John Wilson
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