Interviews have long been sources of angst for job seekers. Adding even more stress to an already stressful situation, the pandemic caused many organizations to move almost exclusively into virtually screening candidates. Candidates now need to prepare for their 15 minutes of (on screen) fame in addition to a possible in-person interview.
Video conferencing can now be achieved with manageable investment by both organizations and candidates. Its utilization and functionality as an alternative to in-person workplaces seemingly changed overnight. However, long before the pandemic-driven lock downs, travel restrictions and work-from-home mandates, organizations and search firms utilized video interviews as a step in their recruitment process. It can be an efficient way to assess candidates prior to investing in the time and costs related to hosting multiple on-site interviews.