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5QLive – What, Who, Why and How?

What is 5QLive? 5QLive is a video interviewing platform which enables quick and accurate candidate screening through one way and live video interviewing. Who is 5QLive for? 5QLive is suitable for anyone with interviewing requirements: hiring managers, recruiters,...

A New Way To Evaluate Candidates: Written Assessments.

A new way to evaluate candidates: written assessments. At 5QLive we constantly evolving our services and creating new ways to help our clients find their perfect candidates using less time, energy and resources. Our latest feature provides employers with an additional...

Introducing 5QLive’s Industry Experts—An Open Call For Contributors

5QLive is pleased to announce our newest initiative— Industry Experts. This move is an extension of our ‘Paying It Forward’ commitment where we give 10% of our profits to our partner charities. With Industry Experts, in addition to giving financially to charities,...

What Will Work Look Like In The Future? One Thing Seems Sure—Tech Will Play A Part.

The Future of Work seems to be all that anyone is talking about. The questions, worries, and theories are endless. Do I need to train my employees more? Are flexible working hours wise or unwise? What benefits are employees looking for? Should I have a team of...

How To Prepare For A One-Way Video Interview

Congratulations on being invited to interview. You might not have taken part in a one-way video interview before so here is a quick guide to ensure you have everything you need to ace the interview. What is 5QLive and why am I making videos? 5QLive is a one-way...

How Using One-Way Video Interviews Helps Employer Branding

In a candidate driven job market companies must be strategic in how they attract and source their candidates. They need to not only meet candidates’ expectations of the recruitment process, but exceed them. Research has shown that Employer Branding is one...

Interview Better, Hire Better, Be Better— How Fair and Inclusive Hiring Practices Benefit Everyone

We live in a time where society seems more socially-conscious than ever before. We see movements calling out injustices and pushing for equality and we see a new generation of workers expressing a preference to work for companies that are committed to values and...

Why Helper Agencies Should Use Video Interviews

Helper agencies face a complex challenge of matching employers and helpers. Two crucial factors which can determine the rate of success: matching expectations and matching personalities. The process of matching is not easy but is vital for both the...

How To Make A Successful Video Profile

There are a few simple rules for making an effective video: prepare, be precise and practise. Before you start, consider how you will be using the Video Profile and who its audience will be. Will it be a general introduction with a link to your CV posted on your...