How does an Interim executive search firm in Canada prepare for a virtual interview?

Each and every Interim executive search firm in Canada looks for ways of reducing the turn around time and at the same increasing the efficiency in making hires for their client organisation, virtual interviews being one such move. Virtual interviews became a necessary because of the ongoing pandemic where the entire corporate world is forced to work from remote places.

Here's how the executive search firm prepares for conducting the virtual interview of fractional executives in Canada:

· Preparation time to candidate

The interview should be conducted at the time when the candidate is at comfort considering the professional courtesy.

· Create a standardized rating system

A standardised rating system can be created for rating the skills of the candidate and tracking their performance during the interview.

· Interview question preparation

The information about the candidate is reviewed, including resume, and other documents. This information is then used for the preparation of questions related to qualifications and prior experience.

· Technology testing

The internet connection plays a key role in a virtual interview. Thus the executive search firms ensure that the internet connection is well in place. The camera and microphones are also checked for proper video and sound.

· Virtual interview invitation

Each candidate is sent an email with details of date and time of the virtual interview. The necessary information/link of the software to be used for conducting interview is also shared along with the access code.

· Body language of candidate

The body language of the candidate is judged to ascertain the confidence level the candidate carries. This is done through sitting posture, smile and eye contact of candidate.

· Follow up email

After completing the interview, an email can be sent to the candidates for thanking them for taking the interview.