Hi,
I think with the current models of internet recruiting that you are right, there can be a disadvantage because you cannot evalutate the candidate on anything except what is posted in their resume, but with a new video recruiting technology such as Flashvue Video Recruiting, the hiring process via the internet can be much more effective and efficent.
With the current model of Flashvue an employer decides that they like a candidate enough to send them to one of the Flashvue kiosks (located internationally in China, and nationally within HQ Global offices) to make a video. The video can be done in either a 1-2 minute profile in which the candidate just speaks about themself, or the other option is a Question/Answer Video Interview in which they are presented with questions from the employer and answer them on video. This would save the time and money involved with flying a potential candidate in to interview from across the country/world. The Question/Answer video actually can be set by the employer to have the candidate given only one chance to answer the question or the employer can allow them to redo questions after the candidate reviews, so it can in fact simulate a live interview. All of the videos once complete, result in a URL link that can be attached or sent to anyone else from the employer (candidate account manager).
Flashvue is in development of a retail model in which candidates may sign up with Flashvue to just go and make their own video to send to employers. This development should be done within the end of August- latest.
There is also interview training software in development for the US Government, so that should be avaliable soon as well.
We are currently in a reseller model for the China market, and are looking to bring Flashvue everywhere else internationally, so if anyone on this board is interested please let me know!
Thanks!!
Michelle
www.flashvue.com