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Qu'est-ce que Video Interview Platform ?

Digital tool enabling live or asynchronous video interviews between recruiters and candidates, often with recording, scoring and collaboration features.

Definition

A video interview platform is a digital application specifically designed for conducting employment interviews via video — either live (synchronous) or pre-recorded (asynchronous). Beyond basic video calling, these platforms add recruitment-specific features: recording, structured evaluation forms, collaborative review, and in some cases AI analysis.

In practice

For live interviews, platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet or dedicated tools like Spark Hire Live, VidCruiter, and Comeet enable remote interviewing with panel coordination, recording and structured scoring. For asynchronous interviews, candidates record answers to preset questions — reviewed by recruiters at their convenience. Key platform selection criteria include: ease of use for candidates (no software download required), structured scoring integration, recording and sharing capabilities, GDPR-compliant data handling (server location, retention policies, consent management), mobile compatibility, and ATS integration. Candidate experience research consistently shows a preference for live video over pre-recorded — the asynchronous format feels impersonal and creates anxiety for many candidates. Best practice when using pre-recorded video is to keep it short (under 20 minutes), explain clearly why it's used, and follow up quickly with human contact.

Key takeaway

Video interview platforms solve a genuine logistics problem in global or high-volume recruitment — but candidate experience investment in the format is as important as the technology choice.