The truth about video interviews

Video interviews are fast becoming the norm to hire talent amid the lockdown, BusinessLine reports, citing staffing firms. Solutions like Google Hangouts and Zoom are now being used for end-to-end recruitment, unlike earlier, when their application was limited to the early stages. How do they compare to in-person interviews? Experts say video interviews fare poorly when it comes to assessing stature and personality, factors that often drive hiring decisions. Other challenges include tech niggles such as call quality, bandwidth, ambient noise and background distractions.