Spark Hire – a video interviewing tool [expert interview]

My name is Kaitlynn Sirotkin. I am the Content Marketing Manager at Spark Hire, a video interviewing solution with more than 3,000 customers across the world.
Working at Spark Hire has been great! Being part of a company that is so supportive and constantly pushing me to grow as a marketer has been really fantastic. We work in a very collaborative environment, so there is always an opportunity to learn something new. The team at Spark Hire is made up of a very dedicated group of people. It’s really refreshing to work for a company that truly cares about their customers and is invested in their success with the platform.
Like most great tech companies, Spark Hire was created out of a need. Josh Tolan, the CEO of Spark Hire, came up with the idea for the company in 2010 while driving from Chicago to San Diego. Then, in February 2012, he brought his idea to life. Fast forward to 2017, our team of ~30 based out of Northbrook, Illinois, a north suburb of Chicago, has helped thousands of organizations connect with candidates in over 100 countries.
- Tell us more about the mission behind Spark Hire.
- Tell us about the changes in the recruitment industry. How has the internet transformed the recruitment process?
- What can recruiters do to streamline their recruitment process using video interviewing?
- What advice can you offer recruiters when approaching the interview process?
- What should be done prior to the interview itself?
- How do you help candidates ensure that they have a strong grasp on presenting their skills during the interview process?
- Do you think there is a significant difference between interviewing in person and over video? What are the pros and cons of each of these approaches?
- We focus on tech. Are there any different approaches when it comes to IT talent and the interview process?
- What news or headlines are you following in recruiting today? Why do they interest you?
Tell us more about the mission behind Spark Hire.
Tell us about the changes in the recruitment industry. How has the internet transformed the recruitment process?
- Not having a structured and consistent process (adhoc interviewing)
- Not putting enough attention into the candidate experience
- Not enough collaboration between recruiters and hiring managers
What can recruiters do to streamline their recruitment process using video interviewing?
What advice can you offer recruiters when approaching the interview process?
What should be done prior to the interview itself?
- What questions are going to be asked and during which interview?
- Who is responsible for the different interviews?
- How are you evaluating candidates?
How do you help candidates ensure that they have a strong grasp on presenting their skills during the interview process?
Do you think there is a significant difference between interviewing in person and over video? What are the pros and cons of each of these approaches?
We focus on tech. Are there any different approaches when it comes to IT talent and the interview process?
What news or headlines are you following in recruiting today? Why do they interest you?
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