Video hiring

  1. Increase in IT and ITES industry

    The IT and ITES industries in India have grown steadily from the late 1990s. Growth in both sectors is projected to expand through 2030, with annual growth rates varying between 10% to 30%. Consequently, this growth has increased enormous demand for technical manpower, as it has hiked demand for different critical positions within the respective industries.

  2. Increasing demand for technical expertise

    The key demand areas include cybersecurity analysts, cloud developers, ERP professionals, and software developers. Technical expertise is a primary consideration in the IT sector; however, ITES calls for tech-savvy people with good communication skills. The talent gap makes the recruiters look beyond metropolitan cities to cater to the increasing needs.

  3. Talent from diverse regions

    With many professionals moving to their hometowns during the pandemic, companies now have access to talent outside tier-1 cities. Government efforts have also increased the number of science and engineering graduates from rural areas. Video-enabled hiring is becoming the ideal way to reach this dispersed talent pool.

  4. Advantages of video interviews

    Video interviews combine the best of face-to-face interactions and geographic flexibility. This would allow recruiters to reach out to candidates from remote locations. AI-powered platforms guarantee impersonation-proof interviews. This ensures that the hiring process is secure and efficient.

  5. Challenges in virtual hiring

    It includes a challenge in video-enabled hiring, such as internet bandwidth in many parts of India. Platforms designed with such limitations enable recruiters to conduct quality interviews even when there is a speed of just 128 kbps, ensuring accessibility to candidates based in different regions.

  6. Multi-stage video interview process

    Video-enabled hiring replicates traditional workflows that are based on shortlisting, screening, interview rounds, job offers, and background checks. The same steps that occur during in-person interviews are streamlined on video platforms, but with the same level of assessment and interaction.

  7. Tools for assessing technical skills

    Live coding sessions, screen-sharing, whiteboarding, and AI-based assessments enable recruiters to test the candidate's analytical and problem-solving skills very effectively. The platforms have libraries of programming challenges in 28 languages, so evaluations for technical roles are ensured to be thorough.

  8. Asynchronous and group interviews flexibility

    Asynchronous interviews allow the candidate and the interviewer to participate at their convenience, reducing logistical challenges. Moreover, group interviews can be conducted on video platforms to support group discussions if required during recruitment rounds.

  9. Conclusion

    Video-enabled hiring is changing the recruitment process by bridging distances and offering flexible, efficient, and secure solutions for finding top talent in a geographically diverse world.