Video interviewing is becoming a standard feature in recruitment processes across a broad range of industries. However most candidates have yet to face the phone screen replacement. Below are some essential tips to have in mind when completing a video interview: Make sure you have the correct hardware and software. It may seem obvious but […]
Recruiting Brains Before Beauty
In 2013 an Italian university conducted a study called Searching for a Job is a Beauty Contest. The study sent out 11,000 identical resumes with a range of pictures attached. The results were startling 50% of attractive Italians and only 17% of unattractive Italians were called back. Resumes sent without a picture had a 39% […]
How Discriminatory is Video Interviewing?
In this article I will be discussing discrimination in regard to asynchronous (one-way) video interviewing rather than two-way conference style interviews but these points should apply to both. We understand there is no legal issue, as discrimination is measured and based on workforce composition and organisations can be audited to ensure compliance, according to the […]