Ep 639: Inclusive Interviews Inspired By NASA

Recruiting Future with Matt Alder

Job interviews have always been a source of anxiety for many people. The pressure of showcasing your achievements to a stranger in an unnaturally structured conversation is not easy, and for many neuro-diverse people, it is pretty much impossible. The use of Ansychromous video interviews has helped the situation in some ways but doesn't provide the opportunity for real-time conversation and exploration, which is critical in the later stages of the recruiting process.

Could a methodology initially designed to combat communication delays in space travel offer a solution that bridges the gap between synchronous and asynchronous interviewing in a way that is inclusive for everyone?

My guest week is Rob Brougham, Director & Co-Founder of Braided Communications. Rob worked with NASA to develop a unique way of helping astronauts have real-time conversations with people back on Earth on future missions to the moon and Mars. He is now using the same technology to make the recruiting process more inclusive and effective. So how does this all work? Just keep listening to find out more.

In the interview, we discuss:

• A simple way of defying the laws of physics in space travel

• How Braiding works

• Making the asynchronous synchronous.

• Co-presence and connection

• The importance of inclusive communication

• Applications in talent acquisition

• Making interviews real-time and inclusive

• What does the future of business communication look like?

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