Talent Insider
Monday, June 1, 2020
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Longboarding in the Age of Covid
Set Your Team Up for Virtual Interview Success
4 Tips to Complete Your Hiring Process Virtually
Longboarding in the Age of Covid
Set Your Team Up for Virtual Interview Success
4 Tips to Complete Your Hiring Process Virtually
Here are a few tips to help you navigate this new direction:
Communicate Openly and Clearly
Develop your full virtual hiring process and gain buy-in from all key players. Then you can clearly inform candidates about the stage of the process they are in and what to expect next. Share the names of interviewers, expectations, and timelines. If there was ever a time to over-communicate, it is now.
Emphasize Employer Brand Throughout the Process
Make sure to have an established Employer Brand that all interviewers throughout the hiring process can convey consistently. Since the candidate cannot be there to see your workplace culture, practice a compelling company pitch, through various collateral, videos, and social media, that reinforce your mission and values.
Be Empathetic
This is a stressful time for all of us, and, as we all rely completely on video technology, we are often learning as we go. It is important to be compassionate during the virtual hiring process. When the dog barks outside or a rogue toddler enters the frame, remember, we are all in this together.
Get Creative
And one last practical tip is to re-think parts of the process that are always in person, like site visits and plant tours. You can do a live walkthrough, allowing the candidate to meet potential co-workers via video. You can pre-record what you would show the candidate in-person, and bring future colleagues in on the virtual meeting after the virtual facility tour. We have seen our clients approach these critical touchpoints in a variety of creative ways.
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