Asynchronous interviews: why they are popular, why they’re so popular, and how they’re used, including how we do them at Toggl Hire.Asynchronous interviews are a better way to schedule interviews. Here’s what they are and why they’re so popular.
What is Asynchronous Hiring?
Asynchronous refers to activities in your hiring process where the candidate and the recruiter do things at different times.
- In these situations, the hiring process is done without any live or co-located tasks – each one acts independently.
Asynchronous Interviews
With the rise of technology in hiring, asynchronous interviews allow recruiters and candidates to interview on their own terms, saving valuable time and money
- Try them out on your next vacancy
- They save you time and allow your candidates to showcase their skills in a modern and innovative way
What are Asynchronous Interviews and When Do Recruiters Use Them?
An asynchronous interview is when an applicant is guided through a series of interview questions and answers them in their own time.
- Most commonly, those answers are recorded using a phone/computer camera.
- Asynchronous interviews are most commonly used to replace traditional phone/filter interviews.
How Do Video Intros Work?
Inviting candidates
The Recruiter:
Async interviews boost time-to-hire by allowing you to screen multiple candidates at once
- Screen for critical, dealbreaker skills early
- Allows collaboration
- Delivers fair chance hiring
- Convenience
- Showcase your skills
- Better insight into the company
How Do Video Intros Work?
The Candidate Experience
- Once candidates receive the video intro invite, they are taken straight to your beautifully designed Video Intro landing page.
- Now it’s time for your candidates to move onto the business part of the Video Intro, recording their answers.
How Does Toggl Hire Deliver Amazing Asynchronous Interviews?
Recently, they launched a brand new feature, Video Intros, which delivers amazing asynchronous interview experiences for both recruiters and candidates.
- Set yours up, send it out to candidates, and wait for the answers to roll back in.
How Do Video Intros Work?
Setting up
- Go to the Toggl Hire dashboard
- Turn on the Video Testing feature
- Record your own introduction video
- Configure questions for the candidates using the question library
- Design unique landing pages and end screens
