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How to leverage remote interviewing to grow your team
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Millena Lazareti
hether you’re looking to grow a team that’s rooted in a single location or collaborates from all across the country, finding a complementary candidate is critical. Effective interviewing allows leaders to assess whether or not a potential new team member has the knowledge, interpersonal skills and integrity to make a positive impact. It also empowers the candidate with a clear picture of the organization’s culture and values so they can make an informed decision for themselves. Remote interviews (by phone or video chat) were once considered a pale comparison to in-person discussions for
this mutual evaluation. Since the rise of pandemic-driven social distancing, they’ve not only become a necessity but have forced HR professionals to get creative and have inspired more intentional communication on both sides. Here are four ways to optimize remote interviews for your team and potential hires. BE DELIBERATE IN ESTABLISHING INTERVIEW STRUCTURE AND TONE WITHIN YOUR TEAM BEFORE THE INTERVIEW PROCESS BEGINS.
Gone are the days when a subtle eyebrow raise or pen tap could signal to your
