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Written by: Yuan Shu
2020-11-19 08:00
Last update date: 2020-11-19 08:00
The new crown pneumonia epidemic continues unfinished, and many companies have implemented work from home (WFH) to work as far away as possible to reduce the spread of the epidemic.
For job seekers, online interviews have also become the new normal. In addition to the commonly used real-time video software ZOOM, pre-recorded interviews have also become the new favorite of Hong Kong employers. Job seekers do not need to negotiate with HR Time to meet, just answer the recorded questions in advance to complete the interview.
The unemployment rate remained at 6.4%. Qiu Kunshi, Chief Executive Officer of JobsDB Hong Kong, thinks that those who transfer or hire workers should not be too discouraged. Instead, paying attention to the new interview trend is also a challenge to job seekers. How to show yourself through online interviews and gain employers’ favor is also There are many tips.
He also pointed out that for many years of digital transformation, in addition to relevant work experience, employers’ personalities and attitudes towards job applicants are even more important than salary expectations. "Because I believe that these job applicants have a short break-in period and can demonstrate strong cooperation with the team. So improving soft skills can increase the chances of employment."
As for the recent graduates, Qiu Kunshi pointed out that it is not without opportunities. In addition to learning and accumulating experience, they must also discover their own bright spots, have a positive attitude or integrate the creativity of the original corporate culture with new thinking to increase the chances of employment.
Pre-recorded interviews have been popular in foreign countries for many years. HR specialists do not need to participate in person. Job seekers only need to answer preset questions. On the one hand, it can solve the geographical restrictions of job seekers, and on the other hand, it can also save HR screening. time.
During the epidemic, this method has gradually become the new favorite of many companies when recruiting. The local job search website JobsDB has also launched the JobsDB Video Interview platform, allowing both recruiters to conduct remote interviews through the platform.
Pre-recorded interviews have become the new favorite of employers.
(The picture shows the pre-recorded interview platform newly introduced by JobsDB)
Pre-recorded interviews become new favorites. Online interviews also have skills:
In an interview, JobsDB Hong Kong Chief Executive Qiu Kunshi said that recruitment companies can record interview questions in advance, and then job applicants can choose the interview time online.
During the interview, the company can broadcast the introduction video first, so that the job applicant has time to prepare, and the job applicant can follow the instructions to answer the relevant questions.
For the company, the interview time is more flexible, and the company can take out different segments to review at any time.
However, compared with the previous face-to-face, job seekers can only express themselves through the lens, and how to stand out in an online interview requires skills.
Pay attention to network and equipment stability
Qiu Zhi, the most basic thing is to ensure that the network and equipment are stable. Tests can be carried out before the interview to ensure that there are no problems. Compared with the phone, a computer or a tablet is better, and the works that need to be displayed in the interview should also be posted online in advance. , Easy to access at any time.
Pay attention to dress
On the other hand, although it is an online interview, dressing is also very important, and it can also improve your impression score.
Qiu He pointed out that job seekers must also find some ways to show their personality and attitude, including appropriate body language, etc., so that the interviewer can feel their soft power.
Qiu Kunshi, CEO of JobsDB Hong Kong, believes that online interviews also need to be well prepared.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
Survey: Attitude and personality are more important than expected salary
JobsDB earlier released the latest survey "Recruitment, Salary and Benefits Survey Report", which pointed out that companies have also significantly changed their recruitment attitudes during the epidemic. The report pointed out that 70% of employers believe that job applicants’ relevant experience is still the most important consideration. However, the second most important thing is whether the attitude and personality of job seekers can adapt to the company's corporate culture (45%), the proportion has increased significantly compared with previous years, and it is more important than job seekers’ salary and benefits expectations (36%) and academic qualifications (32%) .
Qiu Kunshi pointed out that this is inseparable from the digital transformation. For the first time, the soft power of job seekers exceeds expected salary and becomes the second most important consideration for employers.
Environmental and economic environment Under the influence of the epidemic, even if companies re-launch their recruitment plans, it is estimated that they will still adopt the principle of "being more expensive and not more expensive." In the past, employers mainly focused on knowledge and skills when recruiting. This survey also found that employers are beginning to pay attention to job applicants Whether his attitude and personality are suitable for his corporate culture, I believe that because these job seekers have a relatively short run-in period, they can also play a better role in cooperation with the existing team.
According to the survey, 2% of companies said they had hired fresh graduates in the past year, a 5% increase from last year’s survey, but Qiu Kunshi pointed out that the coming year will be a difficult year for fresh graduates.
(Data Picture/Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Qiu Kunshi: The coming year will be a difficult year for fresh graduates, but you should still be loyal to your interest when you are working.
The survey also showed that 42% of companies said they had hired fresh graduates in the past year, an increase of 5% from last year's survey.
Qiu pointed out that the coming year must be a tough year for fresh graduates, but it is not without opportunities. In addition to learning and accumulating experience, we must also discover our own bright spots.
He believes that recent graduates have relatively little work experience, and believe that there are still opportunities for them to increase their chances of employment due to their flexible adaptable soft skills, positive attitude or the creativity of integrating new ideas into the original corporate culture.
For example, he once had a graduate who was a track and field athlete. This can also be a shining point in the establishment. "It can prove that this classmate has a strong character and hard work. It is worth highlighting."
The future prospects are still unclear. Should graduates lower their own requirements, and if they are hired by a company, do they live first?
Qiu believes that difficult days will always pass. Compared with a career that may take 40 or 50 years, you should still be loyal to your interests when choosing a career. If you can't find a full-time ideal job for a while, you can also try part-time and Freelance first. (Freelance) to gain experience.
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