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Ziggeo’s API, Playing and Recording: Just One Line of Code

Here is a sneak-peak at Ziggeo’s API, coming shortly. With just one line of code, you can incorporate video recording. With just one line of code, you can incorporate video playing. Translation for non-techies: an incredibly simple way of incorporating video recording and playing into your website! If you’re interested in being one of the […]

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Non-negotiable Questions

We recently interviewed someone in charge of talent acquisition at one of the hot new startups in New York, and when we asked her the kinds of questions she asks candidates, she responded that she always asks “non-negotiable questions” that qualifies candidates up front. When pressed, she explained that those were questions that elicited answers […]

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Ziggeo’s Data Day: How Long it Takes to Receive Recorded Video Applications

Ziggeo’s data suggests that for a typical request for video recorded interviews, approximately one-half of the candidates will send in their recorded applications to interviewers within the first three weeks after the interviewer opens his or her screening room and another one-quarter will submit recorded videos within the following month. More specifically, as Ziggeo’s following […]

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The Best Interview Question for Sales Positions

When interviewing for a sales position, ask: “Are you better at landing new clients or servicing existing ones?” Then ask for specific examples of how the candidate managed to do both. The candidate who is gifted at bringing in clients should be able to give examples of how he or she developed a creative sales […]

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Ziggeo Announces: New Free Plan

I’m pleased to announce that Ziggeo has a new free plan. You’ll now be able to really kick our tires and get a fuller experience as to what Ziggeo has to offer. With our new free plan that allows for 3 free videos, instead of a mere 20 seconds recording time, candidates will have up […]

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Ziggeo’s Data Day: Candidates’ Multiple Messaging without Response Reflects Poor Ratings

Ziggeo’s data suggests that candidates who send more than one consecutive message to the interviewer without response (meaning repeatedly contacting the interviewer without waiting for the interviewer to reply to the first message) fare worse than those who wait to hear from the interviewer. Sending multiple messages without response or solicitation may be interpreted as […]

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How to Record a Great Video of Yourself

We’re pleased to announce the release of a short video that clearly demonstrates how to record a great video of yourself. It includes advice on proper lighting, what to wear, and how to speak.   It also highlights how to best record a video using the camera on your laptop computer. Enjoy! — Ziggeo lets you […]

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The Impact of Ziggeo’s Mobile Launch: Employers Can Screen Candidates on Mobile Devices

Ziggeo recently announced the launch of its mobile capabilities. As part of this launch, employers can now initiate the screening process of candidates via mobile devices.  That is, employers can open a screening room — that is, initiate the screening process by indicating the name of the position and questions to ask candidates — all […]

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Latest from Ziggeo

In case you missed it, here’s our latest newsletter: Launch of Mobile: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of mobile. Now, for those candidates who didn’t have access to computers or laptops with cameras, they can now record themselves on their mobile devices. With a click of a button, their videos will be submitted directly to you. […]

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The Impact of Ziggeo’s Mobile Launch: Candidates can Submit Videos on Their Mobile Devices

This past week Ziggeo announced its mobile launch. What does that mean for Ziggeo’s customers? It means that job candidates responding to requests for videos can now record themselves on their phones (with a build-in camera) as well as on their ipads. This is particularly helpful for candidates who may not own a laptop or […]

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