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VidCruiter vs Zoom

Look for a video interviewing solution that goes beyond basic video conferencing.

Video interviewing is an incredibly specific task that demands a lot of functionality that Zoom can only partly provide. Both options offer video conferencing, but only VidCruiter offers features that are built for recruiters.

No more forcing candidates to download an app or log in — VidCruiter’s platform of solutions makes the hiring process easier for everyone involved. See the difference workflow automation, premium tech support, and detailed interviewing-oriented reporting can make.

Create a cohesive candidate experience with a branded video interview room and white-labeled emails. Have a unique use case? Customize your reports, automated emails, user permissions, rating settings, and more. VidCruiter also offers thousands of features that can be added to your account anytime as your hiring needs grow. For video interviewing, trust a platform that’s purpose-built for recruiting.

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Join hundreds of thousands of recruiters and hiring managers who’ve used and loved the platform.

Still unsure? Read our reviews

“An elegant candidate experience. Web-based and no need to download apps or sign up for services. A slice of what it is like to work at our company, well presented to the candidate. Could you get by with Microsoft Teams or Zoom? Sure. But once you see VidCruiter in action you’ll realize how clunky those solutions are when interacting with candidates outside of your own company.”

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Andrew M.

Associate VP, Talent Acquisition

Enterprise

“It's a single place to handle our entire candidate flow, and adaptable for junior hires and senior hires alike. We learned recently that you can even conduct video & phone screens directly inside the website itself! It takes care of recording, allows for note-taking in real-time, and for multiple people to call in.”

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Joseph H.

CEO

Small-Business

“The only competitors I can compare it to are Google Meet and Zoom. Vidcruiter is more effective for my usage because, again, it eliminates paper usage, panel members can take notes on the program, everything is saved in the system, and the program automatically scores applicants interviewed. Information is maintained in the system. VidCruiter calculates scores for immediate results on who your top picks are.”

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Bernadine C.

Staffing Specialist

Enterprise

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TOP REASONS TO SWITCH

App Free

VidCruiter’s system does not require an app making it easy for people to join without downloading, logging in, or updating any apps or software.

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Interview Questions Embedded

Candidates never have to look away from the browser during interviews with VidCruiter because the questions are embedded on the platform. Get creative with how you ask your interview questions and write them out, provide images, or embed videos.

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24/7 Tech Support

Premium service comes standard with VidCruiter. We offer 24/7 tech support for applicants, hiring managers, and recruiters. Support is available via chat, phone, and email.

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Branding and Applicant Experience

VidCruiter allows you to add landing page videos and welcome messages to anyone joining a video chat. Showcase yourself as an employer.

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Integrated

Video interviewing is here to stay. VidCruiter integrates with your ATS to ensure all interview notes, logs, ratings, and recordings are stored in your system of record.

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Join From SMS

About 65% of candidates join video calls from mobile. VidCruiter allows candidates to join from an SMS message or from email, making it easier than ever to join a video conference call.

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Workflow Automation

VidCruiter’s workflow engine allows you to track applicant progress across interviews, schedule email or SMS notifications, and automatically move applicants based on rater actions.

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Interview Question Compliance

Organizations that are serious about conducting interviews in the best way are doing structured interviews. VidCruiter’s digital interview compliance system supports structured interviewing, by prompting raters to follow interview guides and complete feedback forms, ensuring everyone gets a fair interview.

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Reporting and Tracking

VidCruiter’s reporting engine allows you to set clear goals around how to conduct interviews and track rater compliance to see if evaluators follow rating frameworks and best practices.

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SERVICE & SUPPORT
Onboarding & Training

Personalized, Interactive Training

(Including Live 1-On-1 Sessions)

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Your Own Dedicated Client Success Manager

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Customized Success Plan

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Custom Training for Different User Types

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In-Depth Training for Super Users

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Unlimited Follow-up Training

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Recorded Training Sessions

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Customer Service

24/7 Support for All Interview Participants

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Average Support Turnaround Time of 1 Minute

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Telephone Support

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Email Support

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Built-in Chat Support

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Customer Service Available in Multiple Languages

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Proven Recruiting-Specific ROI Statistics Available

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Setup & Quality Assurance

Recruitment Experience and Knowledge

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Initial Job Position and Template Setup by Our Team for You

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Data Entry of Digitized Interview Guides by Our Team

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Test Applicants to Perfect Your Recruitment Process

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Live Position Testing

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Tech Checks to Verify Hardware and Connection Compatibility

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PRE-INTERVIEW FEATURES
Communication Options

Text (SMS) Interview Invites

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Text (SMS) Interview Reminders

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Personalized SMS Templates

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Email Invites

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Email Reminders at Custom Times

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Personalized Email Templates

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Branded Emails

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White Label Email Domains

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Auto-Generated Links, Times, and Custom Information generated from Variables

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Unique Sign-In Links to Ensure Security

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Choose Your Preferred Language: Platform is Entirely Bilingual/Multilingual

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Configure Pre-Interview Tasks For Interviewers

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Configure Pre-Interview Tasks For Applicants

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Scheduling Options

Bulk Invite Candidates to Scheduler

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Invite Multiple Interview Participants (Up to 8 Simultaneous Participants with Recording and 25 without Recording)

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Google Calendar Integration

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Outlook Calendar Integration

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Office 365 Calendar Integration

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iCloud Calendar Integration

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Set Specific Availability for Conducting Interviews

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Set Custom Availabilities For Different Types of Interviews

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Configure Which Interviewer Availabilities Candidates Can Select

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Set The Minimum Number of Required Interviewers

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Customizable Interview Length

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Set the Amount of Advanced Notice Prior to a Scheduled Interview

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Automated Scheduling

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Auto-Download Interview Times to Outlook, Gmail, and Other Popular Calendars

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Manual Scheduling

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Calendar Invites

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Auto-Detect Timezones (Optional)

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Fixed Timezones (Optional)

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Delay Interview Invites Based on Back-to-Back Interviewers in 1 Room (Join After 60 Minutes)

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Schedule Interviewers to Join at Specific Intervals

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LIVE VIDEO INTERVIEWING FEATURES

Built-in Digital Structured Interview Questions (Scientifically-Proven to Minimize Hiring Bias): Use Your Own Questions or Pre-Determined Templates

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Real-Time Auto-Scoring of Ratings Captures Each Managers’ Score Independently

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Auto-Move Best Candidates to Top of Shortlist Based on Managers’ Scores

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Unlimited Users

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Unlimited Concurrent Interviews

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Show Privacy Policy Agreement Before Joining Interview

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Play Custom Video for Interviewees Before Joining Interview

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List of Invited Participants (Including their Status)

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View a Candidate’s Profile (Information from Earlier Steps in the Recruitment Process)

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Panel Interviews

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Group Applicant Interviews

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Group Applicant Evaluations and Tests

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Grouped Video Assessments

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File Sharing During Interviews

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Digitally Document Notes During Interview

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Interview Notes (With Permission-Based Review Restrictions)

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Option to Record Interviews for Unlimited Playback

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Timestamps for More Efficient Playback

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Re-Usable Interview Templates

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Electronic Signature Capture Through Adobe Sign Plugin

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Interview Timer

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Screen Sharing

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Login & Logout Notifications

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Ability to Mute Interview Participants

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Host Controls

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Ability to Revoke Participants’ Access to the Interview

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Tagging

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Choose Your Preferred Language: Platform is Entirely Bilingual/Multilingual

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Visibility & Invisibility Settings

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Anonymous Interviewers / Observers

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User Invitation from Interview

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Public Chat (Amongst All Interview Participants)

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Private Chat (Only Amongst Interviewers)

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Branded Interview Room (Custom Header and Background)

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Viewing Settings of Video Interviews

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Ability to Re-Activate an Interview After Ending It (Re-Enable Links)

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Ability to Control Which Users Are Able to View Specific Notes

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Ability to Upload Files in the Private & Public Chats

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Ability to Have Resumes Attached In Interview Interface

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Interviews Can Continue After Originally Scheduled Time

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Color-Coded Icons Showing Who Has Joined, Not Yet Joined & Join In-Process

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Ability for Participants to Dial-In to Interview by Phone

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Fail-Proof Backup Call-in System

(Toll Free Number that Records Audio)

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Ability to Change Interview Mode

(On-Screen Video Layout)

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Ability to Invite New Participants (& Set Rating Access) During Interview

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Background Blur

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Hide Inactive Participant

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Show Time Remaining Notifications

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Rate Multiple Candidates In One Session With Group Interviewing

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Automatic Recording

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POST-INTERVIEW FEATURES
Post-Interviewing Options

Automated Thank You Emails and Completion Status Updates

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Send Automated Surveys to Interviewees

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Post-Interview Automation Rules

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Post-Recording Rating Feature

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Reporting System (Attendee History)

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Easily Re-Watch and Compare Interview Recordings

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Sharing Permissions to Restrict Access to Recorded Interviews

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Send Recorded Video Interviews for Transcription

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Easily Skip Forward on Playback with Timestamped Notes

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Rating Reports

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Update Candidate Status in an Integrated ATS Within the Video Call Interface

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PLATFORM FEATURES
Customization

1000s of Features to Level Up the Base System for Your Unique Recruiting Needs (10+ Years of Development)

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Choose Your Preferred Language: Platform is Entirely Bilingual/Multilingual

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Admin Dashboard

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Customizable User Permissions

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Integrations with Other Platforms for More Seamless Automation Options

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Reporting

Custom Reports Specific to Recruiting

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Interview Reports

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Database Search

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Complete Log of Each Interview (Who Joined, When They Joined, Device Used, etc.)

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Custom Excel Data Exports

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User Experience

Join an Interview Using Any Browser or Operating System

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WebRTC Communication System

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No Software Downloads Required for Computers and Newer Phones

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Single Sign-on (SSO) – Login with a Single ID

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Password using SAML

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Single Sign-on (SSO) – Login with a Single ID and Password using OpenID Connect

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Accessibility

WCAG 3.0 AA Compliant

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ADA Compliant

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Security

HTTPS and SSL/TLS Secured Communication

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Data Encryption While in Transit and at Rest

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Tier 4 Data Centers

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Shares Your Data with Third Parties

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Secure Delivery and Protection of Customer Data

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Transparent Logs - All Staff Access Logged

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All Data Owned by Client

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Exclusive Use of 256-bit Encryption

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Exclusive Use of TLS 1.2+

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SO2 Type 2

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ISO 27001: (Security techniques - Information security management systems)

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ISO 27017: (Code of practice for information security controls based on ISO/IEC 27002 for cloud services)

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ISO 27018: (Code of practice for protection of personally identifiable information [PII] in public clouds acting as PII processors)

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IP Address Tracking

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Voice and Video Traffic Session Encryption (Regardless of Endpoint or Session Setup)

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Safe to Use Even on Open Public Hotspots

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Protected B Compliance

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Choosing the right video provider can be challenging, but the choice is clear if you’re looking for convenience and customization. With over a decade of experience in the recruiting industry, VidCruiter is with you every step, from pre-interview to post-interview. Our teams handle all the integration and support you with custom training and templates.

Zoom will get the job done, but when it comes to inviting, recording, rating, video interviewing, and integrating with your ATS, VidCruiter can speed up and elevate your process with automation.

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