Recruiting · Production

HireVue automated video interviewing improves candidate quality and recruiter efficiency at OECD

The problem

OECD's candidate screening relied on CVs and written tests without a personal dimension, regularly bringing unsuitable candidates to costly in-person panel interviews.

Workflow diagram · grounded in source
1
Video interview deployed for all roles
trigger
“video interviewing being used for all types of roles and at all levels in the organization”
2
Candidate records asynchronously
output
“The candidates' record when they have time.”
3
Hiring managers review recordings
human_review
“we give them access, and they can review themselves. The adoption rate is high because our managers see it as a flexible solution.”
4
Shortlist candidates for final interview
routing
“Video Interviewing is used "to get numbers down to a reasonable level for the next round. Not only does it help us cut by half the number of people to the final interview, but the result is a better group of finalists rather than just pa…”
Reported outcome

OECD cut by half the number of candidates brought to final interviews, with 90% of surveyed hiring managers reporting better quality shortlists.
Candidate satisfaction was high, with a 92% completion rate and 86% willing to complete a video interview again.

Reported metrics
Candidates brought to final interviewhalf
Hiring managers reporting better quality candidates90%
Interview completion rate92%
Candidates completing interview at home82%
Show all 8 reported metrics
candidates brought to final interviewhalf
hiring managers reporting better quality candidates90%
interview completion rate92%
candidates completing interview at home82%
candidates willing to complete video interview again86%
candidates citing convenience as key benefit73%
selection process efficiencyefficiency and time savings
conversion quality at final interviewbetter conversions
Reported stack
Modern HireHireVue
Source
https://www.hirevue.com/case-studies/oecd
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Frequently asked questions

What did this team achieve with this AI workflow?

OECD cut by half the number of candidates brought to final interviews, with 90% of surveyed hiring managers reporting better quality shortlists.

What tools did this team use?

Modern Hire, HireVue.

What results were reported?

Candidates brought to final interview: half; Hiring managers reporting better quality candidates: 90%; Interview completion rate: 92%; Candidates completing interview at home: 82% (source-reported, not independently verified).

How is this recruiting AI workflow structured?

Video interview deployed for all roles → Candidate records asynchronously → Hiring managers review recordings → Shortlist candidates for final interview.