Warning Signs to Look Out for When Video Interviewing Candidates - Spark Hire

Warning Signs to Look Out for When Video Interviewing Candidates - Spark HireA bad hire can cost a company as much as $50,000 or more so its important that hiring professionals do what they can to avoid wasting time on less than stellar candidates. One way companies can protect themselves from hiring the wrong person, is to pay attention to how candidates act and present themselves in a video interview.Below are a few signs that a candidate might notlage be worth moving onto the next roundThey did not choose an appropriate interviewing locationYou can tell how serious a candidate feels about their video interview based on the way theyve staged their background. If they took the time to choose a clean and organized space with proper lighting, it shows that they care about presenting themselves well.They did not test out their technologyBefore a video interview, a smart candidate will take the time to test their equipment to make sure everything is working properly. Technology isnt alw ays reliable so a candidate should be aware of any technology problems before they connect with you. If the time comes to speak with the candidate and their webcam isnt working, that should tell you they didnt put too much thought into the interview.They did not dress properlyA video interview is no less formal than an in-person interview. If yur candidate shows up on screen in their pajamas or wearing a graphic tee of their favorite band, they may not have the professionalism to do well at your company.They did not silence their mobile deviceMost people ansicht days must have their mobile device within arms reach so they can instantly answer a call, respond to a text, or send an email. If you are interviewing a candidate and can hear constant beeps and buzzes in the background, its best to pass on this person who didnt take the interview seriously enough to silence their phone or turn it off completely.Hiring is not an easy feat, but finding great talent to fill your open roles isn t impossible. By keeping an eye out for these warning signs, youll be able to avoid bringing in people who can damage your company morale and production and instead bring in rockstars who will keep your company successful.Learn about more ways video interviewing can help you make smarter hiring decisions from our free whitepaper, Finding the Best and Avoiding the Worst in a Video InterviewImage Lack-OKeen/BigStock.com