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Anna Schosser28.02.20235 min read

What is an AI-based video interview?

An AI-based video interview is more common in the current world or HR than we may think. In today's fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming the way in which we live, work, and communicate. As a recruiter, finding the right candidate for the job is one of the biggest challenges.

Not is it extremely time consuming and expensive to sift through hundreds of resumes and conduct rounds of interviews in order to find the perfect candidate, for the desired profile but continuously performing such monotonous tasks can often result in a decline in the quality of hires.

Fortunately with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) recruiters now have access, to technologies that streamline their work and make it more effective.

According to a survey, over 70% of US companies are now implementing AI-based video interviews into their recruitment process

 

What's In This Post?

  1. What is an AI-based video interview? 
  2. The role of AI in an AI-based video interview
  3. Benefits of an AI-based video interview

What is an AI-based video interview? 

An AI powered video interview refers to a job interview conducted through an AI platform that evaluates and analyzes a candidates responses to interview questions. Candidates are required to record their answers to the questions given by recruiters and upload their video responses onto the software.

During an AI based video interview the technology examines aspects of the candidates video response, including expressions, tone of voice, body language choice of words and overall demeanor. These aspects are then compared against the companys desired employee profile in order to assess how well the candidate aligns, with those criteria.

By leveraging AI algorithms, patterns and indicators that may be difficult for recruiters to identify can be detected objectively and impartially. This enables a assessment of each candidates abilities, without inherent biases or subjectivity.
 

 

The role of AI in an AI-based video interview 

The role of AI in AI video interviews is to help streamline and automate the recruitment process through its machine learning algorithms to analyze the candidate's facial expressions, voice, and language patterns. 

In an AI-based video interview, AI plays several key roles as listed below: 

  • Screening candidates: the video responses of the candidates will be screened through the AI algorithms. The AI algorithm will pick up on the candidate's personality in terms of facial expression, tone of voice, choice of words, and overall behavior. Thus, AI will compare the candidate's response to the company's target profile and determine how well the candidate matches. This helps to narrow down the candidate pool and identify the most suitable candidates for the next step of the hiring process. 
  • Analyzing facial expressions and body language: Through Retorio's behavioral intelligence platform, the AI analyzes facial expressions and body language to determine how candidates are responding to the questions in regard to the Big 5 Personality traits. 
  • Providing Feedback: AI can provide both the recruiters and candidates with feedback. Recruiters will get an opportunity to learn more about the candidate and get to know them on a deeper level before their first interaction with the candidates. Recruiters will receive a detailed insight on the candidate's strenghts and weaknesses, and what exactly it is that motivates them in the workplace. On the other hand, candidates will get to understand how they performed throughout the AI-based video interview and where they can improve on.

Benefits of an AI-based video interview 

Increased objectivity AI-based video interivews can help reduce bias in the recruitment process by focusing purely on the candidate's personality and behavior rather than their appearances and CV. This can help to also ensure that all candidates are assessed based on the same criteria, leading to a more objective and fair process. 
Saves time and cost  AI-based video interviews can be conducted remotely without the need for an in-person interview or travel expenses. This can be beneficial for organizations that recruit candidates from a wide geographic area. 
Improved candidate assessment AI-based video interviews help recruiters identify top candidates more quickly and accurately than traditional screening methods through the AI analysis. 
Better use of Data AI-based video interviews can provide recruiters with valuable data on candidate behavior, which can be used to improve the screening process over time. For example, recruiters can use data on the most common video responses and candidate behavior to optimize the interview questions adn evaluation criteria to be more specific in their search for top talent. 
No longer overlooking top candidates With the amount of applications that recruiters often get, it can be easy to overlook applications and miss out on a potential top candidate. With an AI-based video interview, the software makes sure to screen each candidate thoroughly and only pass on the candidates that will be your next potential top performer. This can also help recruiters avoid receiving irrelevant applications. 

 

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FAQ

1. Why should recruiters use a video interview platform?

Utilizing a video interview platform simplifies. Enhances the recruitment process. With such a platform recruiters can efficiently assess performing candidates in a short span of time while gaining valuable insights into their personality, behavior and work habits. This comprehensive understanding ensures long term success and motivation. Moreover it saves recruiters precious time, energy and effort that can be better utilized to establish connections, with candidates.

 

2. How does Retorio's video interview work?

Retorio offers a video interview platform that guides candidates in answering questions, for recruiters and provides them with an analysis.

Retorio utilizes an intelligence (AI) system that complements intuition through video format. The technology employed is based on known and extensively researched personality scales the Big5 Personality model, which has proven to be a reliable predictor of both personality traits and job performance.

To calculate an estimated perceived personality Retorios AI platform measures aspects of behavior during assessments, including facial expressions, gestures, language usage and voice. This information is then used to predict how candidates and their behavior might be perceived by a group of individuals and whether they align with your desired target profile.

Feel free to watch the video for insights, into Retorios behavioral intelligence platform.

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Anna Schosser

I create engaging and informative content about the importance of artificial intelligence and video-based AI technology for recruitment. I discuss cutting-edge AI developments and new technology with storytelling skills.

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