Hiring Remotely
140 companies answer 6 questions
In our Hiring Remotely section you'll learn how best in class remote companies use their remote status to recruit the top candidates in the world. Discover how you can increase your applicant pool and find and interview the best candidates remotely.
What traits do you look for in candidates for a remote job?
People who are very focused and don’t need to be in a “group” environment to be motivated and work hard are ideal for remote work.…
We rely heavily on written communication. So candidates that may have a great background or experience, but that are not precise in their communication, seem…
Prior remote work experience certainly helps, but it’s sometimes just the way a candidate describes what they’re looking for, or what they liked or disliked…
How do you conduct interviews for remote jobs?
We start by phone, then go to video chat. Lots and lots of meetings are usually necessary. Also, a trial period is a must.
Our candidates usually have a first-round interview with the hiring manager, a second round with team members who’d be working closely with him/her, and a…
Lots of calls. For engineers we do engineering tests. We look for people with a lot of initiative.
How do you convey your remote culture in the recruiting process?
Since our entire HR process is remote, candidates and our teachers can see and understand how everything works. Our entire platform is designed solely for…
During the recruiting process we embody and describe the characteristics we prize in our company. We are honest to the candidate about the nature of…
It’s our brand, so we don’t have to work hard to infuse it into our recruiting.
What is your hiring process for remote workers?
We only work remotely, so the process is the same for everyone. During the hiring process we include at least one face to face meeting.…
I request applicants to submit a video application and/or fill out a quiz, which puts them in common work scenarios to see how they react.
The approach would be roughly the same, with video calls replacing the in-person meetings.
Do you use third party testing or evaluation services when hiring remote workers?
Yes. We use Wonderlic and DISC personality assessments for all candidates who interview, plus all employees go through a background check as a final step,…
For some of our key positions, we do require that the candidate take a sales assessment test administered by a third-party provider. This helps us…
No.
How do you conduct onboarding for remote workers?
They get all tools, instruction how we work, get to know our team and projects and they already are invited in our social slack channels…
Onboarding can be challenging for hiring on-site workers, let alone someone who is remote. Luckily, we have really honed in on this process by using…
It varies by position, but all new team members go through an onboarding process 1-on-1 with their manager, who helps lead them through everything. They…