Are Virtual Hiring Events the Future of Talent Acquisition?

Jun 12, 2022

Intro: Virtual hiring solutions, which have been around for quite some time, exploded to the forefront of the talent acquisition space due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, are they here to stay? Anthony Gentile, a talent acquisition expert with 20+ years of experience, talks about why virtual hiring matters right now and how to use online recruitment events to attract quality candidates, engage job seekers, and fast-track your hiring process. 

Anthony Gentile, Managing Partner at Live Recruit, has 20+ years of experience in recruitment and event marketing. Anthony has worked with some of the largest health systems and brands in the country, helping them attract top talent and hire candidates faster.  

Questions:

1. Why is virtual hiring so important right now?
2. How do you know if virtual hiring events are right for your organization? 
   1. How do virtual hiring events impact the candidate experience? What about employer brand?
3. Where should virtual hiring events fit into your talent acquisition strategy as a whole?
4. What should your key considerations be when choosing a virtual hiring technology?
   1. When do you start promoting it?
   2. Who should join your virtual hiring event? Should you have hiring managers, or just recruiters and sourcers?
   3. Should you use video chat?
5. What are best practices to consider when hosting a virtual hiring event?
   1. How many candidates will attend?
   2. What will candidates want to chat about?
6. What should your expectations be for a virtual hiring event?