CHANGING LIVES, ONE WHATSAPP INTERVIEW AT A TIME
Engagements: 15 716
Applications: 317
Shortlisted: 36
Interviewed via WhatsApp: 6
Hired: 1
Turn around time: 4 weeks
About SimpleTech
The Situation
Special Ingredient
The Knowledge Trust has worked to develop a more convenient and faster manner to approach interviews, for both employers and candidates. Having launched their WhatsApp bot, candidates could now conduct their interviews through a brief process, where they would have to answer their interview questions via a WhatsApp voice note, in which they could advocate for their interest and abilities in a way they couldn’t before.
On our mission to make a difference, we thrive to make our processes more accessible and inclusive. Through our new WhatsApp interview process, we have been able to tap into environments that we would otherwise not be able to before, giving us more reach – making our platform more inclusive, and accessible. In addition, allowing us to find the best possible candidates for SimpleTech.
The Task
- Number of candidates: 1
- Location: Western Cape
- Qualification: At least a matric
- Matric Average: At least 70%
- Screening criteria: The candidate must have taken Maths or Computer Studies, and understand technology
- Age: 19 to 25 years
- Ethnicity: All races
- Gender: Female
- Available to start: 7 April 2021
- Stipend: R5000
The Action
With over 300 000 highly engaged community members, The Knowledge Trust is a fast-growing movement – and we had to find a strategy that would help us find the best candidate, in a community of talented and capable members.
- Access the existing community via the weekly newsletter which receives high engagement, social media and SMS marketing
- Specific targeted audiences through targeted emails
- Utilize our Bounty Hunter Referral program
- Whatsapp groups after application
Partners who helped us
Engagements: 15 716
Applications: 317
Shortlisted: 36
Interviewed via WhatsApp: 6
Hired: 1
Turn around time: 4 weeks
The Results
This SimpleTech campaign generated a total of 15 716 views. Overall, there were 317 qualified applications, 36 candidates shortlisted of which 6 were interviewed and one life was changed in the process.
The WhatsApp interview process was an added benefit, as it not only saved time but was a cost-effective and more efficient way to conduct interviews during the current climate of society and the regulations that are placed on contact interviews. Together, The Knowledge Trust and SimpleTech changed a life with this rewarding opportunity, finding innovative ways to reach our members, and making sure they ALL get a fair chance at applying for and accessing opportunities.
