{"id":5268,"date":"2021-02-11T16:51:34","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T16:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glocalthinking.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-technology-and-select-the-best-candidate\/"},"modified":"2021-08-31T10:38:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T10:38:32","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-technology-and-select-the-best-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glocalthinking.com\/en\/how-to-make-the-most-of-technology-and-select-the-best-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make the most of technology and select the best candidate?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed work and businesses; HR has also seen the need to adapt to the new normal and use technology to create simpler processes during these months of confinement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Despite the inconveniences caused by the pandemic, 56% of companies in Mexico continued their recruitment process, but adapted it to the new needs, according to a study by the Internet Association.mx.<\/span><\/p>\n

Video calls, interviews by appointments and reviewing the recruitment process remotely were some of the alternatives, some companies even combined video call interviews with the face-to-face ones for critical job posts, while taking all safety measures: using masks, gloves, and antibacterial gel and 1.5 metres distancing by.<\/span><\/p>\n

Companies still need staffing; according to a study by Bumeran at least 30% of companies plan to recruit talent in the coming months, while 28% will reactivate hiring when the quarantine is lifted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Companies have learned from confinement that technology is a great tool, and many are looking to incorporate it into their day-to-day processes. But we must not forget to train HR personnel and recruiters, since the recruitment process \u2013 face-to-face and remote \u2013 has its characteristics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bear in mind that the remote job interview does not work for just any position; managerial and executive positions require a face-to-face interview.<\/span><\/p>\n

The same is true for positions that call for visible dexterity or require technical demonstrations, unless the company has a simulator, in which case distance does not interfere.<\/span><\/p>\n

How the recruiter should prepare before the video interview: <\/span><\/p>\n