Is remote hiring the same thing as “in person” hiring? Here’s what you need to know!

Remote employees are more common today than ever before, and they’re not going away anytime soon. As a result, the hiring process has changed dramatically over the last few years. Instead of relying on face-to-face meetings, interviews and phone calls, employers now use video chat platforms like Skype to conduct interviews with candidates who live far away from their offices. The good news is that this gives businesses the opportunity to be more flexible with their hiring process — if you need someone to start immediately and work full-time, then you can hire them right away. If your business is growing quickly and you need someone who can start part-time while they finish another job, then remote hiring makes it possible. But remote hiring also comes with its own set of challenges — namely, how do you know if a candidate is a good fit? How do you make sure they’ll be able to perform well at home? Here are some tips for your remote-worker interviews.

Don’t expect potential employees to be thrilled just because you are offering a remote position

An increasing number of companies is doing that, which means that, in order to attract top talent, you will still need to highlight the perks of working for you. You want them to know what you have to offer beyond just being able to set their own hours. You also need to make sure they know what they’re getting into and why they should take this job over another opportunity, remote or otherwise.

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Don’t underestimate the importance of your company culture

If you want your remote workers to feel like they’re part of your team, they need to know what it’s like to work at your company — and that means investing in your company’s culture as much as possible. Even if the position is entirely remote and no in-office hours are required, you should still make sure they feel like they have “entered your space”. Give them access to internal communication apps so they can keep up-to-date on company news and events. And don’t forget about perks like paid time off or other benefits that show them how much you value their contributions to your organization!

Look for the right set of skills

When hiring a remote worker, make sure they have the right set of skills. Not just qualifications for the position they are filling, but also a special set of soft skills, necessary to be productive while working from home, such as the ability to organize their own schedule and be disciplined with their own time management. You can test these skills by asking applicants to complete a project or task that requires self-management. You can also ask them to demonstrate good time management by sending you an outline of how they plan to get it done.

Get help from your team for remote hiring

It’s important to have someone on your team who knows how to manage remote workers. This person should be able to answer questions about communication and productivity, as well as provide guidance for any issues that arise during the first few weeks of work.

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