One-way interview
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One-way interview, also known as asynchronous interview, pre recorded interview, virtual interview or digital interview, enables prospective employers to conduct online video interviews in an automated fashion.[1] The interviews are conducted via websites or internet-enabled devices which use digital interviewing applications.[2]
One-way interviewing is becoming a standard method for first round of screening. It utilizes software to equip hiring personnel to interview candidates who are short of time and could not do a traditional face-to-face interview because of large number of applications, or candidates that align with a prospective position that may be a full or part-time remote work opportunity.
Interview candidates that are used to traditional face-to-face interviews may find one-way interviewing unusual due to the lack of verbal and non-verbal feedback during the one-way interview process.[3]
Digital interviews are also sometimes conducted as simulated face-to-face interviews, with AI-driven avatars and chatbots replacing the interviewer.[4][5]
Interview process
[edit]The interviewer creates questions in text or audio format, records their interview questions, or prepares sample scenarios/coding challenges for the online interview.[1] The interviewer invites candidates for the online interview via email. The candidate opens the link to the online interview in a web browser or mobile application and then records their responses. The candidate reads and then answers each question using a webcam, mobile phone camera or other device that gathers audio and video. The interviewers reviews the answers and grades candidates. The interviewers can also share the responses with hiring managers and other team members for a more comprehensive evaluation. Finally, the interviewer invites the selected candidates for the face-to-face interview.
Traditional interviews and one-way interviewing
[edit]Traditional interviews continue to be the top choice of many individuals, but many employers are moving to video interview platforms.[6] As the prevalence of remote work positions, technology, and telecommuting continue to increase/improve, virtual interviews are becoming a more acceptable method for identifying ideal hires. [7]
Criticism
[edit]Candidates have criticized one-way interviews as being impersonal and lacking the value of a two-way conversation.[8] Some also claim one-way interviews can be used to illegally discriminate against candidates.[9] Privacy concerns are also prevalent, with one-way interview software providers advertising AI analysis.[10]
Simulated two-way interviews, where the "interviewer" is replaced by an AI chatbot, run the risk of the conversation going awry due to inappropriate conversation or simple bugs by the simulation.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "What is a Digital Interview". TA Staffing. Archived from the original on 2019-04-02.
- ^ "Video Interviewing 101: What Recruiters Need to Know". interviewstream.
- ^ Maurer, Roy (2021-03-26). "The Pros and Cons of Virtual and In-Person Interviews". SHRM. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- ^ Kelly, Jack (May 10, 2024). "Your Next Job Interview May Be With 'Alex,' The AI Interviewer". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ a b Mack, David (May 17, 2025). "Worst Interview Ever". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
- ^ Greenfield, Rebecca (17 October 2016). "The rise of the webcam job interview: 'It honestly was pretty horrible'". Chicago Tribune. Bloomberg News.
- ^ Dishman, Lydia. "The Case For Ditching Traditional Job Interviews". Fast Company. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "One-way video interviews are impersonal, candidates say, and raise privacy concerns". HR Brew. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Jernigan, Joleen (2022-03-07). "Just say no to one-way video interviews... PLEASE!". The American Genius. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Marinaki, Alexandra (2020-07-23). "One-way video interview biases: potential risks for diversity". Recruiting Resources: How to Recruit and Hire Better. Retrieved 2024-01-24.