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Mark Newman, HireVue Co-Founder and CEO
HireVue’s CEO was recently interviewed by FastCompany Magazine for an article on the rapidly growing use of video interviewing services. We’ve included an excerpt here and a link to the full article.
Enjoy!
Webcam Interviews: How to Survive and Thrive
By: Patrick J. Kiger
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a strong resume and sterling qualifications could have easily landed you a face-to-face meeting with a hiring manager. Today, if your electronic resume passes muster with a company’s keyword search algorithm, you may find yourself trying to make a good impression not in person, but via Webcam from your living room.
Discouraged? Don’t be. With a few tricks drawn from the videographer’s trade, you’ll be armed with the tools you need to keep your foot firmly planted in the door.
Even before the downturn, recruiters had started using online video interviews as a way to speed up and systematize the hiring process. But what was once viewed as trendy gadgetry is now increasingly seen as a tool for slashing recruiters’ expenses.
