How Video Screening Transforms Your Hiring Process
The Challenge with Traditional Screening
Every recruiter knows the pain of scheduling dozens of phone screens per week. Between calendar conflicts, no-shows, and the sheer time investment, traditional phone screening is one of the biggest bottlenecks in the hiring pipeline.
On average, recruiters spend 30 minutes per phone screen — and that's before accounting for scheduling back-and-forth. Multiply that across 50+ applicants per role, and you're looking at days of lost productivity.
How Asynchronous Video Interviews Work
With one-way video interviews, candidates record their responses on their own time. Here's the typical flow:
- Create a set of screening questions for your role
- Share the interview link with candidates
- Candidates record their video, audio, or text responses at their convenience
- Review all responses in one sitting, at your own pace
"We went from screening 15 candidates per day to over 50 — without adding any headcount." — Sarah, Head of Talent
Key Benefits for Hiring Teams
Screen More Candidates
Because you're not constrained by calendar availability, you can evaluate significantly more candidates in less time. Most teams report a 3x increase in screening throughput.
Reduce Time-to-Hire
Eliminating the scheduling step alone can shave 5–7 days off your hiring timeline. Faster screening means faster offers and fewer lost candidates.
Improve Consistency
Every candidate answers the same questions in the same format. This makes it easier to compare responses objectively and reduce unconscious bias.
Getting Started
Setting up video screening with Hirevire takes less than five minutes:
- Choose from pre-built question templates or write your own
- Customize your branding and welcome message
- Share the link via email, ATS, or job board
- Review responses with your team using built-in collaboration tools
The result? A faster, fairer, and more scalable screening process that candidates actually prefer.