Candidates prefer Automated Video Interviews to Phone Interviews

Sonru has been busy conducting research with candidates once they've completed their video interviews. It's early days yet but the preliminary analysis is very positive. Key findings include:

First impressions when invited to complete an online video interview included

That's amazing!
Very open to an alternative interview experience
I felt it was a great opportunity
This interview system is better than face-to-face
It's nice to see a company that isn't afraid of using the latest technology for something like recruiting

Feelings toward the hiring company when they received the invitation to complete the automated video interview

It shows that the company are a forward thinking organisation who are willing to utilise available technology to quickly and efficiently view prospective candidates
It stands out from the crowd, it's different. It appears like they are very into their technology and are forward thinking.
Gave a very professional image of the company. That recruitment processes are well-thought and well-planned. My image of the company is now that of a very dynamic organisation. The recruitment procedure has untill now given a very positive employer-image.
It's a good way to use modern technology, and giving a more flexible schedule for the interview.

Candidate Experience

75% were satisfied in terms of the overall candidate experience
6 times as many candidates would prefer an automated video interview to a telephone screening interview

We'll be publishing a white paper with tables and graphs when we've reached a set number of responses. Get in touch if you would like to receive a copy when it's available.

Posted to Video Interviewing / Recruitment, on June 02 2011.