Our Recruiting Company in Killeen: Tips For Remote Interviewing

  • Our Recruiting Company in Killeen: Tips For Remote Interviewing

    Temple, TX - November 18, 2020

    Our Recruiting Company in Killeen | Express Employment Professionals Temple

    At Express Employment Professionals Temple, we handle the hiring process for businesses across Killeen. From developing recruitment strategies to vetting each candidate, we minimize the time and guesswork involved in staffing. As a full-service recruiting company, we can also keep on top of new hiring trends, including remote interviewing. 

    Remote interviews are rapidly becoming a workplace norm. These interviews can be easy to schedule and re-schedule, and can bring you a wider pool of applicants. If you're relying on remote interviews for staffing, you'll want to read on to prepare for this process. 

    3 Tips For Conducting Remote Interviewing 

    Like any new recruitment tactic, remote interviewing comes with its own strengths and drawbacks. From our recruiting company, here are three tips for conducting a remote interview in Killeen: 

    • Test your equipment in advance.  The reality is that tech glitches are almost always unavoidable. You can keep these to a minimum, though. It's a good idea to completely test every piece of equipment and software in advance. Make sure you've downloaded any plug-ins and software updates, and you've tested your microphone and headphones recently. It's the easiest way to take control of the interview space.
    • Take the time to chit-chat.  Remote interviewing is a new experience for many interviewees. You'll want to take a bit of time to put prospective hires at ease. You don't want a strong candidate to be thrown off by a momentary bout of nerves. Try to avoid mundane topics like the weather, or any weighty topics like politics. Instead, mention a workplace anecdote or use a detail from an interviewee's resume to get them chatting. 
    • Avoid interview panels.  When conducting in-person interviews, it's fairly common for more than one person to conduct the interview. In a remote interview, the less participants involved, the easier it is. You don't want interruptions, awkward pauses, or tech problems coming from multiple sources. Instead, prepare interview questions with other team members in advance, or have them listen in without participating in the interview itself.  

    Get Dedicated Hiring Help With Our Recruiting Company in Killeen 

    When you choose Express Employment Professionals as your recruiting company, our dedicated hiring professionals will handle the interview process. We bring you top candidates from across the region, including: 

    • Killeen
    • Copperas Cove
    • Coryell County
    • Temple
    • Salado
    • Bell County
    • Belton
    • Gatesville
    • Fort Hood
    • Troy
    • Harker Heights
    • And throughout the surrounding area

    Find out how our recruiting company manages your staffing needs. For businesses in Killeen, you can contact Express Employment Professionals Temple at  (254) 771-5595 today.