The recruitment process is vital to the proper functioning of an organisation. While interviews remain the most popular way to assess candidates, it is not always possible to set up a face-to-face interaction.

To overcome the costs and problems of an in-person interview, recruiters can interact with candidates remotely, over the phone or a video call. Remote interviews, although cost and time-effective, may not always be productive, unless conducted efficiently.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind while interviewing candidates remotely.

Identify the Right Candidates

The company must first identify the qualities it seeks in a candidate – the level of education, skills, and other important achievements.…