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 have worked independently before is a positive. Confidence in their skills is a big positive as well. Shyness and lack of confidence are…
We don’t look for any particular traits. We’re upfront with candidates to make sure they understand our culture so they can make their own decision.…
Candidates must have experience working remotely or running their own business. They have to have already built the accountability and productivity skills required for remote…
How do you conduct interviews for remote jobs?
We use Google Hangouts to conduct a number of video interviews. If a candidate makes it through these, the final interview is conducted in person…
Same way we would conduct them for co-located jobs, with the only differences being (1) video chat instead of an office visit, (2) careful vetting…
We have one of the most rigorous assessment/interview processes, for both Crossover team members and the contractors we hire as part of these remote teams.…
How do you convey your remote culture in the recruiting process?
We try to have a pretty high bar for expectations from our team during the interview process.
This is an area where we could improve. We mention it briefly in our job descriptions but it’s not explained well.
We have written about our culture and point applicants to those articles. Often times the candidate brings it up in an interview, such as, “I…
What is your hiring process for remote workers?
The application process for remote workers occurs entirely online, and it concludes with a video interview. This is a bit different from the hiring process…
(Answering these with the customer consultant position in mind) After an applicant has applied for a remote position, we will send them an email with…
Candidates all follow the same process that includes building a mock application in Salesforce and meeting some team members in person.
Do you use third party testing or evaluation services when hiring remote workers?
No.
No.
For certain key positions we utilize robust credential and background checks.
How do you conduct onboarding for remote workers?
We have built an intranet or what we call “our Digital Vault” with onboarding videos, guides, and a knowledge base. It’s also a place where…
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…
We put a lot of love into our onboarding because it really sets the stage for what their experience will be like at Skillcrush. Aside…