One reason video interviews are changing the recruiting game? They keep a safe distance between the interviewer and applicant when one wants to sock the other for offering what one candidate calls a "cruel" job.
Just kidding.
But all jokes aside, applications are now being accepted for the world's toughest job. Watch this video to the end to find out how candidates reacted during their interview for a not-so-coveted Director of Operations position.
A company called Rehtom recently posted the job opening, which is perhaps one of the most demanding roles on today's job market. The opportunity, which attracted just 24 applicants, calls for a hard-working, committed, robust candidate willing to work day and night to help the company meet its goals.
Dare we say Rehtom is in search of the ultimate candidate? Decide for yourself. A director of operations at Rehtom is required to:
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Work 135 hours or more per week, including all holidays and weekends
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Stand up during the entirety of their shift
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Forego all other, non-professional commitments irrelevant to the position
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Delay all meals until all other associates have finished their meals
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Have degrees in medicine, finance, and the culinary arts
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Work for a $0 salary
Sound pretty ruthless? Check out the whole video to find out how one company managed to brand themselves with the viral video.
How video interviewing can work for your team
Video interviewing candidates is no new phenomenon. Many companies have been employing the technique to streamline the hiring process by saving time and costs of flying in remote job seekers or meeting with candidates in person.
By cutting out the element of the on-site meeting, recruiters are able to meet with prospective hires at a more rapid pace, scheduling consecutive virtual interviews and hosting the interview from anywhere in the office, or even at home.
Here are some other benefits of conducting video interviews as part of the hiring process:
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Allows recruiters to "meet" remote candidates unable to fly in for an in-person interview, reducing time and travel costs
- Allows recruiters to schedule more interviews in a shorter period of time
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Ability to record and replay the interview to review candidates and their responses, which improves collaboration between recruiters and hiring managers who may have differing notes on the candidate
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Gives candidates a chance to have their resume and professional portfolio in front of them to (sparingly) refer to during the interview
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Encourages a more relaxed environment, as candidates and interviewers can choose where to interview from, which can help recruiters get a more genuine impression of the applicant
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Reduces cost-of-hire (Think about it: All you really need is good internet connection and a dress shirt that's clean and pressed from the third button up.)
While evaluating candidates through video can cut down on costs of the interview process, meeting with talent face-to-face is an irreplaceable personal interaction that also allows potential hires to scope out the office and to meet fellow team members. Decide what's best for your company based on its hiring needs and budget.
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