Lights, Camera, Job Interview?
Would you interview a job candidate via Skype?
An article in Time lays out the pros and cons of using the video conferencing software to interview would-be employees. Obviously, it saves time and money — you no longer have to pay travel and lodging expenses for an interviewee, only to find out your hot prospect is a hot mess.
But does a video call give the hiring professional a full view of the candidate?
I’m inclined to think it does. It would be very intriguing to get a glimpse of a job candidate in their natural setting, rather than on your home turf. Candidate have a dog barking throughout the interview, as referenced in the Time story? Says a lot about that person’s judgment.
Has anyone conducted an interview or been interviewed via Skype? Leave a comment — I’d love to hear about it.
