How to Enhance Hiring Decisions Using Video Interview Software

When looking to add new employees to your team, there are many interview methods, including video interviews. Video interviews offer a flexible and efficient way to connect with candidates. At Pillar, our video interview software has AI-powered features to assist with your hiring and recruiting processes. Here are five ways to enhance your hiring decisions using this software:

1. Collaborate With Hiring Team Members

Video interview software allows you to record candidate interviews and review them later. This feature is beneficial if your hiring team has multiple members or varying work schedules. It lets you watch the recordings together as a team or individually if there isn't a convenient time for everyone to meet. You and your team members can take notes and share different perspectives when reviewing each candidate. This collaboration helps you thoroughly evaluate each candidate before moving forward, supporting more informed hiring decisions.

2. Review Candidate Interviews

Since the video software records each interview, it lets you review your candidate's questions and answers more quickly. This allows you to assess responses more thoroughly instead of relying solely on memory. You can replay specific moments, pause to reflect, and revisit key conversation points that might have been missed or need further evaluation. This allows for a more comprehensive review of the candidate's communication style, problem-solving abilities, and overall fit for the role. Having a recording also lets you rewatch interviews as many times as needed for a well-rounded assessment.

3. Connect With a Variety of Candidates

Using video interview software lets you offer both live and pre-recorded interviews. Live interviews are conducted in person but are hosted via video conferencing. They let you communicate with candidates in real-time. Pre-recorded interviews allow candidates to respond to predefined questions at their convenience, eliminating scheduling conflicts.

Both interview options make it easier for you to connect with a wide range of candidates, regardless of their location. They help you reach top candidates who may live in different cities, states, or countries and would be unable to attend an in-person interview due to distance and travel constraints. These capabilities enhance hiring decisions by broadening the talent pool, enabling you to interview diverse skilled candidates.

4. Share Feedback Promptly

Video interview software helps align your hiring process with your team's deadlines. You and your team can review candidate recordings immediately after each interview to meet tight timelines. This lets you provide prompt feedback to hiring managers and other company leaders. At Pillar, our software transcribes and creates highlights for each virtual interview. The transcription feature acts like an automatic notetaker, letting you focus more on listening to the candidate and less on writing down their responses. It also makes the interview content searchable. This capability can save you time when searching through candidate resumes for insight and sharing points later on.

With interview highlights, you can see key moments of the meeting and share them with your hiring team members. This helps streamline decision-making by quickly pinpointing relevant details and refreshing team members' minds when revisiting candidates. It makes sure everyone is informed and updated, allowing for a more efficient and effective hiring process.

5. Incorporate AI Technology

AI-powered interview software enables you to reduce hiring biases and improve decision-making. At Pillar, our platform harnesses AI to help you evaluate candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and competencies. It allows you to compare video clips of different candidates answering the same questions side-by-side, making the evaluation process more objective. This makes sure decisions are based on relevant factors rather than unconscious biases, helping your team focus on the most qualified candidates.

Enhance Hiring Processes With Video Interview Software

Video interview software allows you to interview candidates anywhere in the world. It also helps you collaborate with hiring team members, ensuring everyone can provide their feedback and be involved in the decision-making process. With Pillar, you can conduct efficient and equitable interviews while lowering your turnover rates by up to 32%. Schedule a demo today to learn more about how Pillar can enhance your interview and decision-making processes.