One-way interview
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One-way interview, also known as asynchronous interview, pre recorded interview, virtual interview or digital interview, enables prospective employers to conduct online video interviews in an automated fashion.[1] The interviews are conducted via websites or internet-enabled devices which use digital interviewing applications.[2]
One-way interviewing is becoming a standard method for first round of screening. It utilizes software to equip hiring personnel to interview candidates who are short of time and could not do a traditional face-to-face interview because of large number of applications, or candidates that align with a prospective position that may be a full or part-time remote work opportunity.
Interview candidates that are used to traditional face-to-face interviews may find one-way interviewing unusual due to the lack of verbal and non-verbal feedback during the one-way interview process.[3]
Interview process[edit]
The interviewer creates questions in text or audio format, records their interview questions, or prepares sample scenarios/coding challenges for the online interview.[4] The interviewer invites candidates for the online interview via email. The candidate opens the link to the online interview in a web browser or mobile application and then records their responses. The candidate reads and then answers each question using a webcam, mobile phone camera or other device that gathers audio and video. The interviewers reviews the answers and grades candidates. Finally, the interviewer invites the selected candidates for the face-to-face interview.
Traditional interviews and one-way interviewing[edit]
Traditional interviews continue to be the top choice of many individuals, but many employers are moving to video interview platforms.[5] As the prevalence of remote work positions, technology, and telecommuting continue to increase/improve, virtual interviews are becoming a more acceptable method for identifying ideal hires. [6]
Criticism[edit]
Candidates have criticized one-way interviews as being impersonal and lacking the value of a two-way conversation.[7] Some also claim one-way interviews can be used to illegally discriminate against candidates.[8] Privacy concerns are also prevalent, with one-way interview software providers advertising AI analysis.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "What is a Digital Interview".
- ^ "Video Interviewing 101: What Recruiters Need to Know". interviewstream.
- ^ Maurer, Roy (2021-03-26). "The Pros and Cons of Virtual and In-Person Interviews". SHRM. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ "What is a Digital Interview".
- ^ Greenfield, Rebecca (17 October 2016). "The rise of the webcam job interview: 'It honestly was pretty horrible'". Chicago Tribune. Bloomberg News.
- ^ Dishman, Lydia. "The Case For Ditching Traditional Job Interviews". Fast Company. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "One-way video interviews are impersonal, candidates say, and raise privacy concerns". HR Brew. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Writer, Joleen Jernigan, Staff (2022-03-07). "Just say no to one-way video interviews... PLEASE!". The American Genius. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Marinaki, Alexandra (2020-07-23). "One-way video interview biases: potential risks for diversity". Recruiting Resources: How to Recruit and Hire Better. Retrieved 2024-01-24.