Improving Virtual Recruiting

How Geographic Hiring Has Changed During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly everything we knew about life, but it has had a profound impact on the job market and the companies doing the hiring. In the past, economic downturns like this have put a serious halt on hiring for most businesses. However, employers can approach this economic disaster a bit differently. Here is how geographic hiring has changed during COVID-19. No Historical Data First and foremost, there is no historical data to mirror exactly what is happening in the job market right now. What happened in 2008 with the market crash is not the same as what is happening now. In fact, there is nothing like it that has happened in this century. Having no data to go on can be hard. Comparing this economic downturn to that of the previous decade could be a costly mistake for your organization as well. In 2008, many employers -expected potential candidates ......

5 Ways to Improve Your Virtual Professional Recruitment Process

Pretty much every industry is looking for ways to optimize their virtual processes, including their recruitment strategies. More people are working from home and, at the very least, are searching and applying for work from home during the pandemic. Needless to say, it is important for you to fine-tune your virtual professional recruitment process. Start With a Phone Interview It is common to begin the interview process with a phone call versus an in-person interview. Not only does it save time, but you can get a general feel for whether a candidate is a good fit or not within a 30-minute phone call. If, during your first call, you learn something about a candidate that makes you want to pursue further interviews. Second interviews may even be conducted over the phone, and for remote positions, video interviews are common as well. Get Comfortable on Video In the COVID-19 era, most meetings are occurring ......