A video job interview is not the same thing as a video resume.  Some people really like video resumes, and even think that they will soon replace job interviews.  We don’t think so.  There are many good reasons why we still need job interviews, and several reasons (seven, in fact) why video interviews are better than video resumes: 

1. Video Resumes are job-seeker-driven, sent to companies unsolicited.

Video Interviews are employer-driven, ordered after finding an interesting written resume. 

2. Video resumes take hours to wade through.

Video interviews take exactly as long as the employer desires.

 3. Video resumes are like a box of chocolates–you never know what you’re going to get.

Video interviews are standardized, each one set up exactly the same for the position to be filled.

4. Video resumes can vary greatly in production skill and equipment.

Video interviews require everyone to use a webcam. 

5. Video resumes can bias the employer negatively before they’ve even seen a resume of accomplishments.

Video interviews are ordered after the employer has seen and is interested in the employee’s accomplishments.

6. Video Resumes have the potential for legal problems.

Video interviews are not discriminatory–they are a “pre” face-to-face interview.

7. Video resumes have been around for a long time, but have not captured the interest of employers.

Video interviews have been received well by employers, and are gaining ground every day.

Interview On Demand has been created with the latest technology to provide a smooth and streamlined process for employers to invite candidates to interview and for candidates to easily figure out the system and show themselves in the best possible light to potential employers.  It’s inexpensive, convenient, simple, and efficient.  A win-win for everyone.

INTERVIEW on DEMAND - removing the barriers between TOP CANDIDATES and the COMPANIES that seek them.
Hiring managers - make faster, better hires while reducing costs.
Recruiters - make more placements with more companies, faster.

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