9 Questions Answers about Telecommuting and Flexible Work

9 Questions Answers about Telecommuting and Flexible Work9 Questions Answers about Telecommuting and Flexible Work8Last week, we asked all our readers to ask us a question, and we got some great responses As promised, were answering each of those questions today on our blog. And for a list of 40 more frequently asked questions about and flexible working, check out this article Questions and Answers Telecommuting Jobs,, and Flexible Work. Questions and Answers about telecommuting and flexible workWhat is the best way to present yourself as someone wanting on-going part-time short-term job assignments that are not critically time sensitive (completed within a month)?In your profile on, you have the chance to tell employers who view your profile exactly what youre looking for. Here are some tipsIn your Profile Title Write something like Professional seeking ongoing part-time projects.In your Job Details Check only part-time, temporary, and occasional.In Build a Resume The Summary Obje ctive section is a great place to explain exactly what youre looking for. You can say something like, Professional writer with 5 years editing experience seeks ongoing, part-time, temporary, and occasional assignments. Excellent writing and editing skills, ability to work 15-20 hours per week on time-flexible projects.How do you apply for a position working for? First time visitor here and your company looks amazing I noticed you didnt have any CPAs/ finance people listed in your team members. Thank you for your answers about telecommuting.Were glad youre interested We hire throughout the year depending on our needs, and of course, we list our jobs in our general job search database. Just last week, we posted open positions for an Online Job Researcher and a Client Services Team Member. View our open jobs here. Once the job has been filled, it will be removed from the database. So keep checking our jobs database for possible openings throughout the year.What advice would you give to someone that has little experience but still wants to telecommute? If you have little WORK experience, there are still telecommuting jobs out there for you We recently compiled a list of 10 telecommute flexible jobs that dont require a degree. While the jobs in this post are most likely not available anymore, it may help you to get an idea of whats out there. You can then search our jobs database for current jobs that are similar to these. Another good place to look is the Entry Level jobs category.If you have little TELECOMMUTING experience, then its important that you show employers how prepared youll be to work from home. Set up a home office with common technology like a computer, telephone, printer, headset, and video camera for video conferencing. Be sure to note your home office set up in your Job Search Profile on your account.Also, understand the skills required of people who work from home. Skills like communication (written and verbal), initiative, self-direction, indep endence, focus, organization, and the ability to be alone for hours at a time are very important. Take this quiz to see if youve got what it takes to be a telecommuter.Yesterday, I encountered an unusual situation. I contacted an employer that I telecommute for. My question to them how do interested employers verify my employment with them, what is the phone number they need to call? Instead of giving me the number to menschengerecht resources (which is nonexistent on their website), I was informed they MUST go to a specific verification website I went to that website just to verify the information myself and discovered any potential employer not already affiliated with this website must pay to find out if I worked at this company I think this could be a deterrent to being hired is it? And what can I do to avoid this situation? Tell them to not contact them at all? I have to admit, this is a situation that I havent heard of before. Is the website a large, well-known recruiting-rel ated website? If so, most employers are probably familiar with it and it wouldnt deter them from hiring you. What you can do is let the potential employer know that your current employer only verifies employment through this website, and that you apologize for any inconvenience it might cause them. If you can, offer them another reference that can speak about your work at this company so that they have an alternative source.Do you have positions that someone from Canada can apply for? Or is this US based only?The answer is yes We have had people from Canada, Europe, and even Australia find jobs through. Having said that, most of our jobs are US-based, but we have a good handful of jobs in Canada and abroad, and were always on the lookout for more. Feel free to try our site and explore the job listings. If you arent able to find anything that matches your location, interests, or requirements, let us know and well refund your money happily and promptly.I work a full time job and a fle x job in my spare time. What advice would you have for transitioning to full-time flex positions. Is this even possible?Yes, this is absolutely possible. We have a variety of full-time flexible jobs listed in our database. The first thing you can do is figure out whether your full-time employer would be willing to give you a flexible job. Here are six tips for convincing your anfhrer to allow flexwork.The next thing to consider is whether your part-time flexible job has any opportunity to work full-time. Do they have additional projects or work for you? Is there something theyve been meaning to get to but havent had the time, which you could take on?And of course, the third option is to search for a new full-time flexible job, which you can do in our flexible jobs database. When you choose your job category, be sure to select Only Full-Time Jobs from the drop-down list at the top of the job listing pages.Any tips/suggestions/best practices to minimize issues related to time zone dif ferences between an office and teleworker?Ive been working from home for three years and I still get tripped up by time zone differences almost every week The first would be to have a time zone map within view of your computer or desk so that you can refer to it quickly and often. The second is to always specify which time zone youre talking about when you are trying to set up meetings. The third tip would be to try to work off of your companys time zone. So, if youre a telecommuter in Dallas and your office is based in New York, try to speak in Eastern Time Zone all the time to make it easy for the largest number of people.What does telecommuting mean?Atelecommuting job, often called teleworking, is one where you trade your commute for a home-based job. Rather than traditional commuting, you are telecommuting by telephone and computer. Most telecommuting jobs are done from home offices, but they may be part-time or full-time telecommuting jobs, meaning that the company may want you to be in the office for meetings or occasional face-time. Read this blog post to distinguish between remote jobs, telecommuting jobs, virtual jobs, and home-based jobs.I have a lot of experience in a wide range of positions, but am having trouble having the EXACT experience each individual telecommute job is required as posted in your site. How do I overcome that challenge? I have 3 college degrees, including an MBA. Wouldnt some of my education substitute for experience?This is a common issue among job seekers, and the truth is that qualifications are completely up to each employer. I would recommend that in addition to listing your extensive education, you write about about some of the work you did while earning those degrees on your resume. Especially with an MBA, which is an intensive degree that requires a good deal of hands-on work, this can help employers to see your education as experience. Include class projects, large research papers, company visits, committee or club mem berships and work, etc.

The Basics of a Meaningful Employee Satisfaction Survey

The Basics of a Meaningful Employee Satisfaction SurveyThe Basics of a Meaningful Employee Satisfaction SurveyThe Basics of a Meaningful Employee Satisfaction Survey J. HerboldReprinted by permission of the publisher, John Wiley Sons, Inc. , from Whats Holding You Back? 10 Bold Steps that Define Gutsy Leaders, by Bob Herbold.Copyright (c) 2011 by John Wiley Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.When it comes to employee engagement,every company should design an employee satisfaction survey that captures some of the characteristics of its industry, the way the company is organized and any other issues that are uniquely important.Regardless of your companys culture, its industry or unique characteristics, however, there are seven basic categories that ought to be included. For each of the following seven categories, I provide two to four statements that will help you gauge the state of things within your company.For each of these statements, my experience is that a simple 5-point scale work s best. Specifically, you ask the employee to read each statement and then rate it as follows strongly agree (5), agree (4), neutral (3), disagree (2), or strongly disagree (1).Although you may want to genau the questions differently depending on the nature of your organization, its important to cover these basics.1.Your JobMy responsibilities are clear.I have the authority to carry out the responsibility assigned to me.I like my job.When I do very good work, it is recognized.2.Your BossI have confidence in my boss.My boss provides clear goals for me to work toward.I get helpful feedback from my boss on a regular basis.3.Your DevelopmentDuring the past year, I have significantly enhanced my skills.I see lots of opportunities for me to grow at this company.My manager has a sincere interest in my career.4.Your Group/PeersMy work group works toward clear goals.There is good cooperation between my work group and other groups.5.Your CompensationMy salary is fair and competitive.My total compensation is fair and competitive.The company has good benefits.6.The Company Strategy and LeadersI believe the company is headed in the right direction.I get regular updates on the direction of the company and how it is doing.I have confidence in the leadership of the VP of my division.7.LongevityI feel respected and valued.Working for this company is a good deal.I will probably be working for this company three years from now.Once again, although these questions isolate the basics and would provide excellent fundamental information on the health of the organization, you may wish to add other questions on specific aspects of your organizations performance that you want to measure.Many employee surveys end up with fifty or sixty different categories, but what you have to keep in mind is that you want the employee to be able to complete the survey in a reasonable amount of time. Long surveys can be dangerous because the individual becomes impatient with the process. Hence, as with most things in life, brevity is highly valued.Ensuring Quality Execution of the Employee SurveyHere are a few tips for managing the employee survey to make sure its executed regularly and well. Again, experience suggests that it is very easy to let the employee survey process atrophy over time. It requires strong executive leadership to make sure the following points get higher priorityGive one person responsibility. Its best to put one senior HR person in charge of the employee survey project. That individual should be held accountable not only for conducting the survey well but for summarizing the key findings from it and making sure that the organization is utilizing its results.Freeze the wording of questions. It is important to phrase the survey questions with care. There should be no ambiguity. For anyone reading a question, the intent should be crystal clear. Most important, once wording is decided on, it should not be changed from year to year. Changing the wording can sign ificantly change the way a question is interpreted, so the resulting data will not be comparable from year to year. If you change the wording, your ability to observe trends over time will be spoiled. Market research professionals know this well, and you should have whoever is in charge of your employee survey make sure that he or she is tapping some market research expertise in putting the survey together and in maintaining it year to year. (There is no problem with adding a few questions each year that address particular issues, but you should not add a lot, or you are changing the nature of the survey.Aim for 100 percent participation. You must find a way to guarantee participation, but because it is critical that you receive open and frank responses, you also need to assure employees that their responses will remain anonymous. Here, information technology can help, allowing surveys to be submitted so that the system will know if the survey has been completed, while keeping the i dentity of the individuals response entirely confidential. Your employees need to be satisfied that their identity is being totally protected.

Online Networking to Build Hope in a Slowly Recovering Job Market

Online Networking to Build Hope in a Slowly Recovering Job MarketOnline Networking to Build Hope in a Slowly Recovering Job MarketTodays post comes from Megan Totka. Megan is the Chief Editor for ChamberofCommerce.com which is thelargest geschftlicher umgang directory on the web. ChamberofCommerce.com connects local businesses to their localChamber of Commerce.It has been said that looking for a job is a full time job in itself. This is especially true if you are unemployed or facing a layoff situation, you need to make finding a job the focus of your daily routine. Despite all the dreary news we are hearing about fiscal cliffs and the poor economy, there is hope in the job market just asthere was hope in 2009 during the height of the economic crisis.How does online networking help your job search?Expanding on that article of hope, lets look at online networking as way to keep hope alive in your job search. It is easy to become discouraged and frustrated when seeking employment, but with some good networking that search can be greatly reduced.First it is important to understand what online networking is. This is not networking with your friends about who won the Monday night game last week. This is professional level networking targeted to one purpose landing a job. You must remain professional at all times and keep everything you do online to a professional level. LinkedIn is probably one of the greatest online networking sites for professionals. With a LinkedIn profile you can send messages and requests for information to people you have never met. When using any networking service, follow the guideline below to help you enjoy a mora successful search.Dont get too wordy.Keep your cold call introductions quick, simple, and professional. Dont ask too many questions and dont expound on your great accomplishments in this first message. This first message is just an introduction, a hook if you will to get their attention. Once you have their attention and their re sponse is positive, you can then take the next step and delve into more detailed questions.Dont however, just start firing questions on the second email. Use this as an opportunity to request an informational interview via telephone or email. Taking these small steps displays your interest in the company but it also shows your respect for the person you are contacting. It shows that you recognize they are busy professionals and that you understand their need to concentrate on their duties and tasks.Use your exiting contacts.LinkedIn has a feature that allows your existing connections to introduce you to their connections. This is good when one of your existing connections is connected to someone you want to meet. You can then ask that existing connection to introduce you. This is usually received in a much more positive light than cold calling or introducing yourself which can lead tothat awkward moment of silence.This works because the person you want to meet already knows the per son introducing you. If they have them listed as a connection it generally means they enjoy an amicable relationship either in the real world or online. There is a risk here that the person introducing you has in some way offended the person you are being introduced too. There is nothing you can do about this except trust that existing connection to be honest with you.Reach out smartly.The reality of the business world is that politics do enter into the picture and there is generally a clear pecking order of who talks to whom. If you are a mid-level professional and you are only reaching out to CEO and executive level professionals, you are hurting your chances of employment. Reach out to the professionals at the same career level as you or maybe one step higher. In this way you will get yourself known in an organization by people who can influence hiring decisions. A great way to meet these professionals that can help you in your job search is by joining aprofessional organization in your area related to your industry.Slow down.Hi this is Bob and I would like a job is not the best way to introduce yourself to someone. Networking takes time and requires a relationship to develop. Jumping in with both feet and asking for a job will only hurt your chances of getting a job. As you build your relationship discuss more and more aspects of your career. As the person gets to know you then they may even point you in the direction of a job.Be original.Resume and profile templates are great for speed and efficiency. Do you really want it to appear that you have done your job search in a hurry? Not really. Avoid using templates as much as possible. Overuse of templates for resumes, cover letters, or profiles can tend to make employers believe you have little creativity and imagination. In a worst case scenario it can make them feel like you dont think applying to their company is worth the time and effort to do something unique.Networking is about building relationships overtime. You should never wait until you are unemployed to start your networking efforts. Networking is something you should concentrate on throughout your career. The saying dont burn your bridges is just as valid today as when it was first coined. Take the time tonetwork properly and you will see better results in your efforts.Readers, what are your tips for online networking? Let us know in the comments section below

5 Networking Questions to Ask on LinkedIn

5 Networking Questions to Ask on LinkedIn5 Networking Questions to Ask on LinkedInSure, you know how to send an invite to other LinkedInmembers, but making the most of these valuable connections involves more than just adding them to your network. The real key to maximizing your LinkedIn membership is to employ the same techniques during online networking that youd use for face-to-face interactions. That often means asking the right networking questions when interacting with others individually and in LinkedIn groups.Here are five questions that will help you build familiarity, provide insight and get more connected.1. How did you get started?Theres no better way to get a conversation started than asking, What do you do? But, for obvious reasons, this and other similarly phrased networking questions simply dont work on LinkedIn.Instead, ask how your connections found their current position or how they began in the field. Youll gain information about a persons unique experiences and g ive them an opportunity to talk about their careers (and who doesnt like talking about themselves?). This inquiry could be especially fruitful if your contact is in a field youre trying to break into.2. What is your biggest challenge at work?This question can be particularly effective as a post in a networking group. For one, its a great way to build camaraderie. Asking for comments and sharing your own challenges helps those in the group bond over shared experiences. It also provides an opportunity for people to assist each other by describing strategies theyve used for overcoming on-the-job difficulties. If youre struggling with something at work or want to offer yourself as a resource, consider this query.3. What are your thoughts about ...?Fill in the blank here with the industrys latest buzzworthy book, breaking news about the field or a blog post thats making the rounds. The point is that questions that address changes in your profession are almost guaranteed to get a response and generate discussion.These types of networking questions also help you accomplish two things First, a question like this shows your contacts that youre clued-in to the latest trends - youll score extra points if you offer your own opinion, of course. Second, it helps you gather insight into the impact of new developments.4. Can you recommend other people or groups I should connect with?The most effective networkers are always looking to make new connections and uncover useful resources. And this question helps you do just that. After querying your contact, offer to return the favor. And be koranvers to thank him or her later, even if the recommendation did not pan out as youd hoped.5. How can I help you?This question gives people an open opportunity to ask for what they need - and allows you to position yourself as a possible solution. Even if youre not able to help outright, youll know what your connections are seeking. And the next person with whom you connect may have the p erfect solution to the last persons problem. Introduce them, and youll quickly become the most popular kid in class.Although having a few networking questions in mind to get the ball rolling can be useful, always remember to let conversations unfold naturally. Make the effort to be genuinely interested in what your connections have to say and respond accordingly. Its a surefire way to establish a strong relationship, instead of just an acquaintance.What networking questions do you like to ask on LinkedIn? Share them in the comments section.More advice on LinkedIn and networking6 Business Etiquette Tips When Using LinkedInHow To Network With Limited Free Time

Understanding Why Soldiers Decide to Fight

Understanding Why Soldiers Decide to FightUnderstanding Why Soldiers Decide to FightA study adds new perspective to the age-old question of why soldiers fight. Dr. Leonard Wong, associate research professor at the U.S. Army War Colleges Strategic Studies Institute said the paper Why They Fight Combat Motivation in the Iraqvalidated the popular belief that unit cohesion is a key issue in motivating soldiers to fight. But, the paper also produced some surprising information on soldiers patriotism. Originally, the question rose from Samuel Stouffers The American Soldier study released in 1949 chronicled the World War II soldiers attitudes about facing battle. Why Soldiers Fight Combat infantrymen returning from the war most often said they kept fighting to get the war over so that they could go home. The second most common response and the primary combat motivation, however, referred to the strong group ties that developed during combat, Stouffer reported. Stouffers conclusions supp orted historian S. L. A. Marshalls Men Against Fire released in 1942. I hold it to be of the simplest truths of war that the thing which enables an infantry soldier to keep going with his weapons is the near presence or the presumed presence of a comradeHe is sustained by his fellows primarily and by his weapons secondarily. Another noted research paper by Edward A. Shils and Morris Janowitz surprisingly showed similar results among Germanys Wehrmacht soldiers who fought on even as Berlin fell. Since these papers, the desire of not letting your buddy down has been the conventional wisdom as to why soldiers fight. Is It Really All About Camaraderie? Recent studies have questioned this traditional wisdom, Wong said. Shortly after major combat operations ended in Iraq May 1, Wong and a team researchers from the War College headed to Iraq to find out firsthand if the traditional wisdom remains valid. The team went to the battlefield for the interviews because they wanted to speak wi th the soldiers while events were still fresh in their minds. The team asked the soldiers the saatkorn question Stouffer asked soldiers in his 1949 study- Generally, in your combat experience, what welches most important to you in making you want to keep going and do as well as you did. American soldiers in Iraq responded similarly to their ancestors about wanting to return home, but the most frequent response given for combat motivation was fighting for my buddies, Wongs report said. The report uncovered two roles for social cohesion in combat. One role is that each soldier is responsible for group success and protecting the unit from harm. As one soldier put it, That person means more to you than anybody. You will die if he dies. That is why I think that we protect each other in any situation. I know that if he dies, and it was my fault, it would be worse than death to me. The other role is it provides the confidence and assurance that someone is watching their back. In one infan trymans words, You have got to trust them more than your mother, your father, or girlfriend, or your wife, or anybody. It becomes almost like your guardian angel. Once soldiers are convinced their personal safety will be assured by others, they are empowered to do their job without worry, the study stated. It noted that soldiers understood totally entrusting their safety could be viewed as irrational. One soldier shared his parents reaction My whole family thinks that I am a nut. They think, How can you put your life in someones hands like that? Youare still going to be shot. Despite the occasional skepticism of outsiders, the report concluded, soldiers greatly valued being free of the distracting concerns of personal safety. Is Patriotism Still Alive and Well? While Wongs study showed Stouffers concept on the value of soldier cohesion remains valid, it had a different view of patriotisms value. Stouffer argued that ideology, patriotism, or fighting for the cause were not majo r factors in combat motivation. Surprisingly, many soldiers in Iraq were motivated by patriotic ideals, Wong said. Liberating the people and bringing freedom were common themes in describing combat motivation, the report stated. Wong credits todays volunteer Army having more politically savvy soldiers as the reason for the change. He said todays more educated soldiers have a better understanding of the overall mission and provide a truly professional army. While the U.S. Army certainly has the best equipment andtraining, the report said. A human dimension is often overlooked. ...Its soldiers also have an unmatched level of trust. They trust each other because of the close interpersonal bonds between soldiers. They trust their leaders because their leaders have competently trained their units. And, they trust the Army because, since the end of the draft, the Army has had to attract its members rather than conscripting them. Wong said the trust his report shows is high, but warns, Tim e tests trust. He said uncertainty can unravel trust and todays environment of open-ended deployments and talks of downsizing could reduce the trust if not carefully managed.

A Guide to Cover Sheet for Resume

A Guide to Cover Sheet for Resume The Little-Known Secrets to Cover Sheet for Resume First of all, you must continue to keep the plan simple. A good suggestion is to send the email to someone you understand first to look at your formatting works properly. Creating your resume is essential. Avoid writing more than 1 page. To start with, youve got to complete a software for the project by delivering a duplicate of somebodys bio data, then in case the biodata becomes short-listed, you should handle a collection of tests and interviews. Your questions should not be anything that may easily be answered with a fast online search of the businesss name. Any extra information which you desire to point out must be stated concisely and properly too. Just take a closer look for more details. The Debate Over Cover Sheet for Resume Typically, a prospective employer provides you with a week or more to compose your mind before accepting a new position. The notion of resume titelbild shee t needs to have arrived at the picture after realizing that a great impression and presentation may also contribute to capturing the interest of a possible employer. A good titelseite letter is your opportunity to prove that you know the range of the role and the businesss mission. An effective titel letter has to be compelling yet to-the-point to avoid wasting somebodys time. When you have proofread the letter, after that you can let somebody else take a look simply to keep on the safe side. It may be really cumbersome making the resume all on your own. Lets hope you will think that its good. If you are able to talk to somebody who works there, or has worked there before. Ask to find out more about the position itself, especially in the darbietung the work description or posting was vague regarding the duties or scheduling for the position. Do not neglect to mention what you are able to do to create the company or company of the hiring manager better as you go in addition t o the employment cycle. Look for postings for jobs much like the one that you desire. In the event the new job takes you to a brand-new living place, give yourself time to receive fairly well settled before your very first day at work. The Unexpected Truth About Cover Sheet for Resume With your resume letter youve got to assure the prospective employers that youre not going anywhere. You may use an overall cover letter when you visit a job fair and youre giving your resume and cover letter to quite a few possible employers for various jobs. A business will be considering these points, which ought to be included in your cover letter. From the present world if youre most likely to apply for any work then first you need to compose a cover letter so, now well tell the very best way youre prepared to compose the the most productive employment cover letter to receive your own secretary absolutely free from practical experience. A cover letter is a document thats sent alongside you r resume as part of your job application. For many job seekers, it plays a significant part in the application process. Its a lot more interesting to read than the very first cover letter. In any event, your cover letter should handle the subject of relocation in a crystal clear and concise way. The Pain of Cover Sheet for Resume Lower the cover and, employing the control panel, choose the range of copies you desire to make. Seek out functional resume to locate extra matching resume and reference sheet. There is but one area in which you have sufficient space to go into a cover letter which is the exact belastung section called Additional Information. 369 fax cover sheets that you may download and print. This sheet or page is known as the cover sheet. The template can help you to create the best resume cover without the need to make the piece from scratch. To do so, simply download a sample cover sheet template free of charge and youre good to begin. The most essential p art of any cover letter needs to be to include details about your skills, your qualities and the way you want to benefit the business. The sort of resume you select will rely on the position youre applying for, the sum of relevant experience which you have, and the employers preference. There are particular common errors that all of us have a propensity to gloss over, so make certain to do a slow, deliberate reading that examines each word. The next thing to do is to demonstrate you have the work ethic, savvy, and enthusiasm it requires to compose a truly tailored cover letter. You dont wish to wind up in a position of needing to take a weekend or after-hours job only to pay for groceries. Keep in mind, you should target the requirements of the business not your own. Besides in-house publications, my work was published in newspapers around the nation. Youll discover our payout procedure to be fast, friendly and secure, and our staff always keen to go the additional mile to s atisfy your requirements.

6 Myths About Video Interviews Its Time to Bust

6 Myths About Video Interviews Its Time to BustMyths can be dangerous. They spread like wildfire, without a shred of evidence behind them, and they incorrectly influence our beliefs. In fact, myths sometimes make you act irrationally. Unfortunately, myths exist even in the hiring process.Take video bewerbungsgesprchs, for example. Our latest research with HR.com revealed 52 percent of organizations now use video interviews to better assess talent. But misconceptions about the tool continue, preventing hiring professionals from getting the most out of video interviews.By learning the truth about video interviews, you make better decisions about how to structure your hiring process. This enables you to spot the best talent and quickly offer them a job. Here are six myths about video interviews its time to dispelMyth 1 Video interviews are always live.Its true, live video interviews are the most common gestalt used in talent screening processes (making up 94 percent of video interview u sers according to our research), but there are other valuable video interview options. Each plays a unique part in the overall hiring process.For example, during one-way video interviews, candidates are presented a list of questions to privately record their answers before submitting to you. They work best as an early candidate screen in place of a phone interview so you can quickly and efficiently narrow your focus to the best candidates.Myth 2 Traditional video chat platforms work the same way.Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, and other video chat services were created to enable you to see your friends and family members faces when you call to catch up. They werent designed with hiring in mind. Yet 36 percent of video interview users in our survey said they dont have a dedicated platform because Skype is enough. In reality, trying to use services like Skype to conduct job interviews is like trying to use a Phillips-head screwdriver when you need a flat head.Platforms that are dedi cated to interviewing make evaluating whether candidates meet all your hiring needs easier and ensure more effective results. Furthermore, dedicated platforms allow you to customize the look of your video interviews so they align with your companys brand, enhancing the candidate experience.If youre going to use videointerviews, use a platform dedicated to hiring.Click To TweetMyth 3 Video interviews pose a higher risk of connectivity issues.Many video chat platforms are elendorious for dropping calls, but that doesnt mean the same issues arise when you use a dedicated platform. Even still, there is an excellent defining feature that sets a dedicated platform apart in regards to tech glitches video interview platforms offer 24/7 customer support that helps negate and resolve technical issues. With Spark Hire, both you and your candidate can check your connections before the interview with the assistance of a concierge service. This ensures when its time for the actual interview, ever ything goes off without a hitch.This sense of security and support improves dedicated video interview users satisfaction. In fact, our research found 31 percent of dedicated platform users describe their experience as excellent. Comparatively, only 5 percent of Skype user give such high praise.Myth 4 Video interviews are only beneficial for candidates who live out of town.Live video interviews spare you hiring costs when considering candidates who live far away. But video interviews are useful when evaluating all candidates. One-way video interviews, for instance, let you review more candidates in less time.Our research revealed 62 percent of video interview users said video interviews helped them improve time-to-hire. Consider how one-way video interviews save time. Theres no time wasted scheduling phone calls or initial in-person meetings. You can review a candidate in roughly 15 minutes and then quickly decide whether or not to move them to the next step.62% of video interview us ers say theyve lowered their time-to-hire thanks to the tool. talentacquisitionClick To TweetMyth 5 Candidates wont like video interviews because theyre impersonal.You cant definitively say your candidates wont like video interviews unless you try the process and gather data from their experience. And, in reality, data proves most candidates love video interviews. In fact, 62 percent of respondents in our survey said candidates were happy with the technology.Video interviews are actually more personal than other traditional screens. Resumes, applications, and phone interviews dont put a face to the name. Video interviews show candidates youre seeing them as a person, not as a list of skills and experiences.Myth 6 Video interviews are only useful for evaluating candidates.Its hard to rationalize buying a hiring tool if it only does one thing. But video interview platforms have additional features that assist with other aspects of the hiring process.Dedicated platforms come equipped w ith interview scheduling tools, employer branding features, the ability to track hiring metrics, and collaboration tools, meaning you can do more with fewer tools. This makes the hiring process zulauf more smoothly and with much less stress.Great video interview platforms do more than just help you evaluate candidates. hiringtipsClick To Tweet