How to successfully recruit and hire MSLs VIRTUALLY with Paula Pearson

In this episode:

• Paula’s background 


• About Apellis and size of the team


• The changes Paula has to make once COVID hit


• The challenges Paula face along the way with this new process


• Some of the advantages of virtual interviewing


• How do candidates differentiate themselves in a virtual interview 


• What was most appealing to Paula and what behaviors that candidates should NOT do


• Advice to hiring managers


• How Paula sees the future of recruiting for the next few months and the next few years

(0:00) Introduction to guest Paula Pearson and episode topic
(2:26) Overview of Paula's current company and team dynamics
(3:21) Evolution of the hiring process from pre-COVID to current virtual strategies
(7:57) Constructing an effective interview panel and overcoming challenges of virtual interviews
(12:26) Assessing candidates’ technological aptitude and differentiating strong candidates virtually
(15:41) Candidate behaviors that impact virtual interview outcomes
(17:07) Insights for hiring managers in the era of virtual recruitment
(20:33) Future outlook on recruiting and performance evaluation post-COVID
(23:01) Addressing MSL leaders' concerns and the importance of video engagement
(26:35) Final advice for MSLs, managers, and job seekers
(27:26) Closing remarks and thanks to Paula Pearson