Hire to Thrive

Home Care Hiring: Virtual Or In-Person Interviews? Let's Talk About It!

Rachel Gartner

In this conversation, Rachel Gartner discusses the benefits of remote versus in-person interviews for agencies. She emphasizes the importance of looking at data points such as interview show-up rates and the percentage of applicants completing the hiring process. Rachel explores the pros of remote interviews, including flexibility, accessibility, and efficiency. However, she also highlights the cons, such as lower commitment and the lack of in-person relationships. On the other hand, in-person interviews allow for personal connections, skill demonstrations, and better assessment of interpersonal skills. Rachel also introduces the concept of straight-to-orientation, where agencies skip the interview step and go directly to orientation. She provides insights into when remote, in-person, or straight-to-orientation interviews may be suitable for different agencies.