How many of you using Skype to interview? - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-29T07:41:11Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/how-many-of-you-using-skype-to-interview?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A1633075&feed=yes&xn_auth=no@Daren. I have to admit I hav…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-14:502551:Comment:16342842012-12-14T14:59:34.559ZMartin Ellishttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MartinEllis
<p>@Daren. I have to admit I have similar problems, although it's getting much better with mobile devices and the evenings get lost to it too sometimes. However, overall it saves gonks of time and money, and has the added benefit of better candidate engagement.</p>
<p>@Daren. I have to admit I have similar problems, although it's getting much better with mobile devices and the evenings get lost to it too sometimes. However, overall it saves gonks of time and money, and has the added benefit of better candidate engagement.</p> @Martin Most of my initial co…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-14:502551:Comment:16342812012-12-14T14:38:35.152ZDaren J. Mongellohttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Daren751
<p>@Martin Most of my initial contacts are though email. Second contact is usually a candidate stepping away from the desk, in the hall, on the cell. I source and hire developers and sales folks. Neither type, unless remote, can Skype at the desk and the worst thing I can do is slow down the qualifying process by waiting for them to Skype.</p>
<p>@Martin Most of my initial contacts are though email. Second contact is usually a candidate stepping away from the desk, in the hall, on the cell. I source and hire developers and sales folks. Neither type, unless remote, can Skype at the desk and the worst thing I can do is slow down the qualifying process by waiting for them to Skype.</p> @Daren. I'm slightly surprise…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-14:502551:Comment:16345312012-12-14T14:30:26.568ZMartin Ellishttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MartinEllis
<p>@Daren. I'm slightly surprised that you're hanging on to landlines. I have to say Skype is a breeze, but some candidates can give away more than they planned if they're not careful. I had one MD who left his underpants on the door handle behind his right ear, and another in suit and tie who knocked over his camera to reveal Bermuda shorts. Each handled it well and in the end made their respective shortlists. As you say, Doh!</p>
<p>@Daren. I'm slightly surprised that you're hanging on to landlines. I have to say Skype is a breeze, but some candidates can give away more than they planned if they're not careful. I had one MD who left his underpants on the door handle behind his right ear, and another in suit and tie who knocked over his camera to reveal Bermuda shorts. Each handled it well and in the end made their respective shortlists. As you say, Doh!</p> I see video interviews being…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-14:502551:Comment:16344512012-12-14T14:19:38.700ZDaren J. Mongellohttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Daren751
<p>I see video interviews being more adopted in the UK and Europe, where as us Americans are still clinging to landlines. I've done a few interviews via Google Hangout. It does take some time to get used to it. And you really want to make sure there's nothing embarrassing within camera view. Like....ummmm.....a girlfriend who walks around the flat in her bra and panties? Do'h !!!!!!</p>
<p>I see video interviews being more adopted in the UK and Europe, where as us Americans are still clinging to landlines. I've done a few interviews via Google Hangout. It does take some time to get used to it. And you really want to make sure there's nothing embarrassing within camera view. Like....ummmm.....a girlfriend who walks around the flat in her bra and panties? Do'h !!!!!!</p> I had a look at Google Hangou…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-13:502551:Comment:16339992012-12-13T14:49:42.120ZMartin Ellishttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MartinEllis
<p>I had a look at Google Hangout. It seems to do everything that Skype does, but it appears I have to include interviewees in my Google + network? If that's the case, I'll stick with Skype for the moment as it can exist in isolation from my other online social platforms. Am I reading it wrong? Also Skype has a very strong brand image here in the UK and it's the brand of choice for everybody, so I don't want to added complication of introducing candidates to something new.</p>
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<p>I had a look at Google Hangout. It seems to do everything that Skype does, but it appears I have to include interviewees in my Google + network? If that's the case, I'll stick with Skype for the moment as it can exist in isolation from my other online social platforms. Am I reading it wrong? Also Skype has a very strong brand image here in the UK and it's the brand of choice for everybody, so I don't want to added complication of introducing candidates to something new.</p>
<p><br/>Am I being too conservative?</p> Greetings Martin, I use Skype…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-13:502551:Comment:16336832012-12-13T13:52:18.370ZRay Towlehttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/VirtualSourcer
<p>Greetings Martin, I use Skype for all international international phone screens and for first interviews for prospective candidates, other than within Canada. But, I'm careful to check the time zones (time differences) first. All the Best! Ray</p>
<p>Greetings Martin, I use Skype for all international international phone screens and for first interviews for prospective candidates, other than within Canada. But, I'm careful to check the time zones (time differences) first. All the Best! Ray</p> Its a good tool, but as itera…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-13:502551:Comment:16339062012-12-13T10:12:44.133ZSunil Kumarhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SunilKumar54
<p>Its a good tool, but as iterated Google hangout is a tough competitor with so many good options.</p>
<p>Its a good tool, but as iterated Google hangout is a tough competitor with so many good options.</p> Hi Randy. I will try Google H…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-12:502551:Comment:16335632012-12-12T22:49:45.982ZMartin Ellishttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MartinEllis
<p>Hi Randy. I will try Google Hangout. Thanks for the tip.</p>
<p>Hi Randy. I will try Google Hangout. Thanks for the tip.</p> I agree with Todd, and not ju…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-12:502551:Comment:16332902012-12-12T17:04:47.629ZRandy Levinsonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/RandyLevinson
<p>I agree with Todd, and not just because of my current employer. But the Google Hangout tool is simple, fast, easy to do multi-point and to present and share info like work product or a job overview. In fact after conducting interviews over Hangout with a number of candidates they have let me know that they find it useful in their daily work for discussions with global co workers on the fly as well as with family while traveling. Since it is fully integrated into Google it also does not…</p>
<p>I agree with Todd, and not just because of my current employer. But the Google Hangout tool is simple, fast, easy to do multi-point and to present and share info like work product or a job overview. In fact after conducting interviews over Hangout with a number of candidates they have let me know that they find it useful in their daily work for discussions with global co workers on the fly as well as with family while traveling. Since it is fully integrated into Google it also does not require a separate application launch.I am not a salesman, just a believer in the product because I have found it so useful.</p> Look into Google Plus and Goo…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2012-12-12:502551:Comment:16332742012-12-12T16:08:41.125ZTodd Wilsonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/ToddWilson
<p>Look into Google Plus and <a href="http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/" target="_blank">Google Hangouts</a> as an alternative to Skype. If not already, it will quickly become one of the most popular video conferencing formats in the future.</p>
<p>Look into Google Plus and <a href="http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/" target="_blank">Google Hangouts</a> as an alternative to Skype. If not already, it will quickly become one of the most popular video conferencing formats in the future.</p>