As we head deeper into the digital age, most domains have incorporated newer technology that has positively affected their productivity. In contrast, a niche that has experienced one of the least advances in tune with technology is the process of pre-screening. Rather than say technology outright, companies could still improve the way they go about it.
Traditional Pre-screening Process And Its Limitations
Pre-screening is the process of estimating the eligibility of a candidate for an available position at a business. While video calling has been around for a long time for this purpose, it has inherent limitations, especially when candidate numbers are high. A lot of time is wasted on coordinating and setting up meetings. Another issue arises when businesses want to pre-screen people from a different geographic location. It isn't easy to find common ground when it comes to timing.
The Solution - Asynchronous Video
Asynchronous video has proved to be a more than optimal solution for today's demands concerning the interview process. Asynchronous or one-way video doesn't require a lot of considerations that are mandatory for real-time video.
Let's look at some of the benefits of synchronous video compared to real-time video for this particular use case.
Benefits of Asynchronous Video
Improved Credibility and Authenticity
Regardless of how qualified a person is, you don't get the full story unless you see them face to face. Since this is not always an option, the next best thing is video. Again, the problem here is that real-time video interviews are hard to organize. This is where asynchronous video can help.
Because asynchronous video is stored on a server (or locally) and can be played back later, it eliminates scheduling concerns with a candidate. But the advantage is that it still offers video as an interview medium without any of its drawbacks. And since it's compatible over several platforms and can be stored (time-limited on a server or downloaded locally), you can review the videos anywhere, anytime, and on any device.
Can be Scaled Easily
Something that most video interviews or pre-screening processes fail at is the inability to scale effectively. Time requirements for real-time video are multiplicative, factoring in scheduling complications and availability.
Asynchronous is less demanding of resources and is open to scaling up effectively. It can help when you need to interview a high volume of candidates and be done independently without being handicapped by timetables or availability issues.
Saves Time, Effort and Cost
With real-time video, there are a number of aspects you need to consider. Let's look at a few of them. Both parties need to be available at the same time for it to happen. Rescheduling is difficult, and you end up wasting more time. For high-quality, real-time video, you need high-speed internet, which not everyone might have access to.
These problems can be eliminated by switching to asynchronous video. It gives you tremendous savings when it comes to time, effort, and costs.
Works as a Video Resume
Getting noticed by employers is a challenge that job seekers face. Moreover, a resume is a one-dimensional document that cannot convey information other than their professional and academic achievements. This is why a lot of companies opt to hold video interviews for their candidates. By using asynchronous video, candidates can add a new facet to their eligibility through video resumes. It is much more impactful than reading a text off a page and can give employers a unique perspective of potential candidates. As you can see, switching to asynchronous video can have several benefits for you both as a candidate or a business. It is easier to work with and allows you to maximize your results even under less than optimal circumstances like high volumes, slow internet, or time differences.
