Being one of the first players in this space, VidCruiter’s product is both highly refined and broad in application. This review covers their video interview features, ATS, interview scheduling, and more.

VidCruiter offers two core interview products: one uses pre-recorded prompts, and the other creates a live video environment for interviews. They are offered individually but can be used together in keeping with the user’s needs.

VidCruiter Pre-recorded Video Interviewing

VidCruiter’s pre-recorded video interviewing is great for large organizations with candidates in multiple time zones. A single recorded video can reach hundreds of people at once, and interview results can be ready for evaluation within a week.

The feature also supports efforts against bias by providing a consistent and structured interview experience for every candidate. Each is given the same question set, the same number of attempts, and the same time limit.

VidCruiter Live Video Interviewing

While pre-recorded video interviewing can be helpful in streamlining  high-volume recruitment efforts, VidCruiter’s live video interviewing emphasizes a personal touch by creating a two-way street for  employers and candidates to get to know each other.

A switch from Zoom or Meet to VidCruiter’s live interview platform can be an upgrade for the functionality and user experience. The tool is simple to use, and unlike other general-purpose video meeting options, it is specifically designed for interviews. The platform handles the process end-to-end, from scheduling to notetaking, storage and evaluation.

During user testing, we were impressed by the interviewer interface, which simultaneously displays the candidate, the question set, and the rating guide. This level of process consistency can be tremendously helpful in supporting compliance and combating bias.

The candidate interface is designed for simplicity. One notable feature is that the candidate can test their technology (video, speakers, microphone, internet speed, etc.) before entering the call.

One thing to note: like any technology, video interviewing can be a game-changer. However, it is critical not to mistake having a cutting-edge platform for an excellent interviewing process. Streamlining the procedure is not the same as creating a positive experience for both interviewer and interviewee, and the latter is more important than the former.

Whether or not a company uses VidCruiter for this, the time investment cannot be overlooked. A compelling and engaging hiring process must be tied to a company culture that is ready to be showcased and that can take years to establish.

VidCruiter’s brand-building and global-reach capacity can only be a massive asset for teams who have built and curated an engaging company culture that is ready to wow the world.

VidCruiter Interview Scheduling

This product integrates third-party calendars and syncs meetings in real-time.

Among our favorite features, we love that VidCruiter is friendly to candidates across continents. It handles time zone conversions and dozens of languages with ease.They include a simple feature that is absolutely critical when juggling international time zones: an automated reminder. As an international team, we know firsthand how an automated reminder can be the only thing that stands between the best intentions and an accidental no-show.

In keeping with an increasingly global workplace, VidCruiter is investing heavily in their scheduling product. We look forward to seeing what else the tool has to offer in the future.

VidCruiter ATS

VidCruiter’s ATS may not be their best-known product, but it is not a feature to be missed. In addition to standard features like job posting, pre-screening with boolean search, interview scheduling, and numerous reports based on empirical data, their ATS can be used to entice the talent pool with culture-showcasing career pages and tailored job recommendations based on job seeker location.

On the other hand, Quick Apply is a separate, standalone ATS tool that is a great add-on for teams who want to speed up the hiring process but don’t want to replace their current ATS. Quick Apply plugs into the user's existing applicant tracking system and enables job seekers to apply directly from job portals like LinkedIn and Indeed without further log-ins or uploads.

VidCruiter Recruiting Product

VidCruiter's recruiting product combines online skills testing and automated reference checking with their ATS, video interviewing software, and scheduling tools.

The skills testing tool offers assessments for so-called “hard” and “soft” skills. Test scoring and ranking are automated, but interviewers can customize messaging to candidates for results and next steps.

Their automated reference-checking tool is simple and effective. Anti-fraud detection features run alongside automation that moves the process seamlessly from the candidate to the reference and back to the company.

For those that have several positions to fill globally, adding VidCruiter’s virtual event host tool to the Recruiting product can be a nice move to expand their talent hub.

We have strong convictions about pricing transparency, though it is somewhat rare in this space. We also love free trials. Despite  VidCruiter's choice to provide neither, we still love this product.

The results of our in-house software testing, expert input, and user feedback are undeniable: this is a robust, intelligent, and user-friendly product.