If a Resume is Worth a Thousand Words, a Video Tells a Story

All companies are interested in attracting top talent, and this often results in a drawn out interviewing process- one that leaves both the employer and the candidate wishing for a better method. Employers often spend hours speaking with, and meeting candidates who are not a “fit” for their position or organization. Similarly, candidates spend a lot of time and money interviewing with companies- leaving most of the time, without a job offer. Through improved screening, both the employer and candidate can benefit from enhanced efficiency.

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and we think that’s true about a resume. However, a video can truly tell a story. When trying to decide who to bring into an interview, recruiters and hiring managers often wade through a long list of resumes that are all very similar. They often determine who might be the best fit to bring in via a telephone screen. This typically takes around a half hour per candidate and takes up much of the recruiters or hiring managers day. And still, there are many candidates that pass the phone screen but are not as impressive in person.

With video interviewing via Take the Interview, you can not only interview more candidates in much less time- you can get a better sense of the candidate. Through asking your most important questions, you are able to quickly determine your interest in a particular candidate. Additionally, you can share these interviews with your colleagues, rate the interviews, select your favorites, and comment directly within the Take the Interview platform. Screening candidates goes from being a laborious and boring task, to a fun and exciting part of your day.

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