Introduction to Virtual Recruiting
The way firms recruit and hire tech professionals is changing, and virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are on the forefront of this transformation. Imagine with the ability to take a virtual tour of an office or attend a job interview from the comfort of your personal home. This might sound like science fiction, nevertheless it’s already a reality for some firms.
The Rise of Virtual Office Tours
A German railway company and an Israeli technology firm are already using VR to offer prospective candidates a virtual tour of their offices. This allows candidates to get a feel for the corporate culture and work environment without having to physically visit the office. According to Morgan Mercer, founding father of Vantage Point, "VR allows the worker to see the body language, hear the tone, experience the context of the situation." This may give candidates a way more immersive and realistic view of what it’s prefer to work for the corporate.
Virtual Reality Training
VR isn’t just getting used for recruiting, but in addition for training purposes. Kentucky Fried Chicken has a VR "escape room" designed to coach employees in make the corporate’s signature fried chicken. Employees need to virtually inspect, rinse, bread, rack, and pressure-fry a bird to be able to escape the virtual room. While an organization spokesperson claimed that this isn’t an integral a part of the hiring process, it’s clear that VR is getting used in modern ways to coach and recruit employees.
The Future of Job Interviews
It’s not hard to assume a future where VR interviews develop into the norm. Instead of getting to physically travel to an office for an interview, candidates could simply placed on a VR headset and be transported to a virtual meeting space. This could make the interview process much less stressful, as candidates would have the ability to attend interviews from the comfort of their very own homes. They could even wear casual clothes while their avatar wears a suit, which could help to cut back stress levels.
More Intensive Hiring Tests
VR and AR could also allow for more intensive hiring tests than traditional methods. For example, an organization hiring for a management or team-leader position could ask a candidate to interact with virtual team-members in a digital environment and work through different scenarios. This would require candidates to have a deep understanding of the subject material and have the ability to use their knowledge in a practical way.
Conclusion
The use of VR and AR in recruiting and hiring continues to be in its early stages, nevertheless it’s clear that it has the potential to revolutionize the best way firms find and train recent employees. With the flexibility to offer virtual office tours, training, and interviews, firms may give candidates a way more immersive and realistic view of what it’s prefer to work for them. As the technology continues to develop, we are able to expect to see much more modern uses of VR and AR within the recruiting and hiring process. Whether it’s used for training, interviewing, or just giving candidates a glimpse into company culture, VR and AR are set to vary the face of recruitment endlessly.
