The Most Effective Video Interview Structure: Timeline & Process! Part I with Rick Girard of Stride Search Inc.

Special Episode! 

Video Interviews are the new necessity. But what is the best way to run an effective process? Today we breakdown the framework to run a strong, evidence based video interview. Through partnerships with fully remote based companies, we are sharing what has proven to produce the strongest hires. RIGHT NOW is your opportunity to elevate your companies productivity by hiring stronger talent. 

Key Points for Episode:

Timeline for Interview Process 

• Startup- 7-10 business days max
• Review - 24 hours from submittal
• Phone Screen - 48 hours  (Day 4 max) 
  • 45-60 minutes
• Video Interviews - 72 hours (Day 8 max)
  • 1- 45 minutes
  • 2- 45 minutes
  • 3- 45 minutes
  • 4- 45 - 60 minutes
• Decision  - 24 hours from Final Interview (Day 10 max)

Interview steps 

• Phone Screen - Phone / Video conversation
  • Your Goal
  • Learn about the person!
  • Understand: Pain, Desire & Impact
  • Not to pitch your company, job or yourself
• Video Interviews (Same Day Ideal)
  • Ideal to line up back to back
  • Schedule back to back or split them up 2/2 or 3/1
  • Build a knockout question for each interviewer
• Interview 1 - Cultural Value Alignment I
• Interview 2 - Skills Screen 
  • Live working session to evaluate skills/communication
• Interview 3 - Cultural Value Alignment II (optional) 24 hours from interview 2
• Final Interview - Cultural Confirmation III & Offer preparation (Decision Maker)  
• Decision / Offer (24 hours max)
  • Best to give immediate feedback
  • Time kills hires, be decisive