HOW TO HIRE REMOTELY IN AUCKLAND
How to hire remotely in Auckland
Pandemic has taken us through a major shift in all aspects of our life. This was a period when we realized how effectively we can work and execute actions online. We witnessed the rise of new work culture. Work-at-home is the latest feature many companies are offering. This new feature has broken down the boundaries and given us new work ideologies.
Owing to this adaptation, companies are now starting to recruit employees online. Though conducting job interviews online spoils the authenticity of walk-in interviews, online job interviews have their advantages. It saves a lot of time for the employer and the employee. As mentioned earlier, interviewing virtually has enabled employers to cross borders to find the apt employee for their job. Virtual interviews offer the aspirant a lot of control over their interview environment and this reduces the risk of stress, allowing the applicant to be calm, which in turn acts as an advantage for the employer.
However, drawing a neat agenda for the process will ensure the smooth flow of the virtual interviews. Below are some simple steps you can follow as an employer for successful online job recruitment.
Email the interview details and requirements ahead of time
Job interviews are stressful in themselves. However, to ensure a peaceful experience for the aspirant, you can share important information beforehand. This information includes the details about the interview process, the software you will be using, links for the interview, basic instructions and etiquettes, and your expectations for the candidate.
Be prepared at your end
As you are expecting your candidate to present in their best self, the same is expected of you too. The main attraction of work-at-home is the freedom to be in your pajamas. However, when you are in a meeting it is expected of you to put across the best version of yourself. You need to make sure you are in an undisturbed corner of your home. Test your internet connection, the software, and everything you have prepared for the interview.
Candidates should be evaluated only on matters that they can control
Virtual interviews can easily be distracted by internet issues, honking sounds, and noisy neighbors. This is annoying. However, it is not reasonable to evaluate a candidate on matters that he/she has no control. The candidate should be ranked on the basis of their qualifications and how they perform in the interview. It is always advisable to reschedule an interview, which has been disrupted due to poor connectivity issues.
Be focused
Interviewing an individual online requires different preparation and presentation. It is easy to get distracted and lose focus. It is highly required of you to be focused and ensure you are immersed in the experience completely rather than drifting away in your own thoughts.
Make your candidate calm
Like in a regular interview, it is recommendable to start your virtual meeting with some small talk. This can relax your interviewee. You can talk about your professional journey and your experience with the organization. You can also bring up and discuss some fun facts from the applicant’s resume before you actually dive in
Introduce the work environment
Walk-in interviews, the candidates experience a gist of how the company works but when conducting an interview from your home this experience is lost in the flow. So it is good to give an idea about the work culture, team operations, and expectations to the candidate positively. This will excite them to accept the offer if made.
Include screen sharing feature
It is easy to use the screen sharing feature to make the interview more fun and relaxing. Including a video introduction to your company can be attractive and improve the outlook of the virtual interviews
Involving a recruiting agency
Recruiting agencies can be helpful in your virtual interviews. They can supply you with potential candidates and even ensure a smooth interviewing process. They can cut a shortcut for the tedious work that you have to do in the background for conducting an interview. The right recruitment agency can guide you through the process and help you in finding the future employee of your company.
As we have learned to live past the crisis, it is inevitable to grow your team and find the momentum back. Virtual interviews can be scary if you are not well prepared. However, take the steps mentioned above as a guide so that no adverse situations should be holding you back from excellence.
Copyright by Spider Personnel. All rights reserved.
Powered by
