Using dadan video requests for initial job interviews and candidate screening

Hiring often requires multiple rounds of interviews, which can be time-consuming for both recruiters and applicants. With dadan’s Video Request feature, you can streamline early-stage interviews by inviting candidates to record responses at their convenience.

This method, sometimes referred to as Asynchronous Interviews, One-way Video Interviews, or Pre-recorded Candidate Assessments. It enables you to evaluate more applicants quickly while offering them a flexible way to present their skills.

Why use video requests in recruitment? #

HR recruiters may use this method for the following reasons:

• Save time: Review dozens of candidate responses using AI-generated transcripts, summaries without scheduling calls.
• Standardize evaluation: Each applicant answers the same questions, making it easier to compare.
• Expand reach: Candidates can respond across time zones without logistical obstacles.
• Reduce bias: Structured, consistent video questions lead to a more objective review.
• Create a candidate-friendly experience: Applicants record when ready, without the stress of live technical issues.
• Leverage AI Assistant and templates: Use HR interview templates within dadan’s Video Note Taker to quickly highlight key answers, compare candidates, and keep evaluation consistent across the hiring team.

How to set up a job interview with dadan video requests #

To start the proses:

1. Create a video request:
   • Go to your dadan dashboard and click Video Recording Request.
   • Include a brief introduction that explains the role and provides instructions.
   • Add the questions you want candidates to answer.

2. Customize response options:
   • Choose if candidates can respond with a camera, screen sharing, or both.
   • Decide whether responses are limited to a single take or allow retries.
   • Set deadlines for submission to keep your process on track.

3. Share the request:
   • Send the unique request link directly to candidates via email or your job portal.
   • Although candidates don’t technically need to register for a dadan account, it’s still very important to help HR managers know each candidate’s name.

Note: You can use one link with the multiple submissions feature enabled for all candidates.

4. Review and evaluate responses:
   • Watch recordings directly in dadan Video Play.
   • Use AI summaries and transcripts and intelligent search to scan answers quickly.
   • Add internal timeline-anchored comments or reactions for collaborative evaluation with your hiring team.

Tips for effective async interviews #

To have the most advantage of dadan:

• Keep it short: Limit to 3–5 questions to avoid exhaustion.
• Ask structured questions: Example: “Tell us about a time you solved a difficult problem.”
• Mix formats: Allow for one text-based answer for written communication skills.
• Be clear about time limits: e.g., 2 minutes per answer.
• Offer practice space: Let candidates test audio/video before recording.
• Combine async + live: Use async for screening, then invite top candidates to a live interview.

Example workflow: Hiring a marketing coordinator #

1. Recruiter sends a video request with three questions:
   • Introduce yourself.
   • Share one example of a successful campaign you’ve worked on.
   • How would you approach building content for a new product?

2. Candidates record short videos on their own time.
3. The hiring manager reviews all responses in under an hour, using AI-powered transcripts to skim key points.
4. The selected candidates are invited to a live panel interview.

Result: The HR team may reduce initial screening time by 50-70%, and candidates may appreciate the flexible and modern process, as they now have the opportunity to take the call at their own time from their own comfort zone.

💡 Tip: Dadan video requests aren’t just for job interviews; they also work for internship applications, university admissions, or client feedback collection.