The obvious use of Video in Recruiting is at the job interview itself, through Video Job Interviews.

The “Live” option works in a way similar to MSN-Skype video applications, allowing conversation to take place.

In the “Remote” option, a Company sets up a Job Interview, sends it to the Candidate, and he/she completes it independently using a webcam.

Both live and remote Video Job interviews beat Video Resumes in interaction capacity, legal convenience and risks of video publicity. However, Remote Video Interviewing appears as the superior alternative in almost every aspect.

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We believe that recruiting should be fun and easy. For this reason, we share with you this article about the importance companies should give to user experience when designing their recruitment processes. Enjoy!

Graduate recruiting tip #3: Pay attention to the user experience
By: Susanna Cesar Morton

It is easy to overlook the importance of your graduates’ experience of your recruiting programme. Put yourself in their shoes: Is your programme straightforward? Is it complicated to figure out? Do you respond to applicants quickly? Do you respond to all applicants even if they are not going to progress in your interview process?

The devil is in the detail, and your corporate reputation and employer brand depend on running a graduate programme that delivers a professional and smooth experience for your target market.

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