Find out about the company
First of all, you need to make sure you know as much as possible about the company you would like to interview successfully. This invalid information will be accepted. Look at the company website, consult the annual reports and read the company newsletters.
Try to find out about the internal structure, long-term goals and company philosophy. Always stay up to date on news related to the company or sector, and use social media to understand what kind of image the company wants to convey to the outside world. The more information you find, the better you can prepare for the successful interview.
Examine the job description thoroughly
Based on how the job ad looks, you can easily understand what questions you will be asked during the interview. Also, when looking at the job description, you might come up with some questions to ask as well.
Prepare these questions for a successful interview. Remember what prompted you to apply and explain it during your successful interview. Take a final look at the CV and cover letter: the company called you for a specific reason, so be sure you know your main strengths before starting the successful interview.
Practice
Research what are the most common questions in a successful interview and test your answers.
Complement with examples from your own experience that highlight why you are the right person for the position. If there are specific events or relevant points to report, write them down and try to understand how to integrate them in the answers. Ask a friend to help you in the preparation and to let you do some practice in the answers, in order to achieve greater confidence and face the successful interview.
Interview: recruiting in the age of the internet
Ignoring the new technologies and opportunities offered by the internet is no longer possible.
The online video interview allows you to enhance your recruitment strategies and increase your chances of hiring the ideal candidate. The advantages are numerous for those who work in the HR field, but also for people looking for work. We have selected seven. Let’s see them together.
The video interview reduces distances and simplifies selection
When they arrive, the CVs all look the same. You may feel like you can make a decision by tossing a coin: heads or tails. The video interview instead gives you a clear picture of the people behind the resume.
You can make a more careful selection of the people you think are suitable for the face-to-face interview and increase your chances of hiring the right candidate.
In addition, the video interview breaks down distances and allows you to evaluate candidates who are currently far away, perhaps in another country. In some sectors, where remote work is possible, it becomes a decisive way of hiring.
Reduces wasted time
Especially in large companies, organizing the agenda for job interviews can turn into a nightmare. The online video interview allows you to optimize the time available and not exceed the schedule.
In fact, thirty minutes of interview may be more than enough, as fatigue and physiological decline in front of a screen impact more on performance. Therefore, the trend will be to make the most of the time available, without going further
Video job interview reduces selection costs
Interviewing fewer people face to face means optimizing time, reducing costs and making the selection process more streamlined and efficient.
The use of video interviews also saves 50% of time in the screening process. How much does an hour of your time cost you? It is easy to calculate significant savings in the search and selection process.
Plus, if you reduce the pre-selection time for each candidate, you can meet more and increase your chances of finding the best talent to hire.
The video interview allows you to reach the best candidates
No run-up to candidates to fix appointments. The times for organizing online interviews are more streamlined and this allows you to see all the candidates, without running the risk of losing the best ones due to logistical problems. Not only that, with an online recruiting process it is easier to contact and involve candidates who have not proposed themselves, but whom the company wants to attract to itself.
Eliminate prejudices that hinder the selection of personnel
In fact, video interviews help to create a standardized and impartial process that reduces the risk of bias in the decision-making process.
The chances of selecting the ideal candidate will be greater. With video job interviews you bring order to chaos. Manage all candidates in one place, you can review responses, take notes and rate a person along with your recruiting team.
Finally, break down geographical constraints and attract distant candidates who best represent the solution to the vacancy in the company. Reduce tedious administrative work and greatly simplify recruiters’ lives.