Evolving Hiring Methods In The Gig Economy

The Gig economy is revolutionizing the employment arena and, as noted in our recent blog post, it shows no sign of slowing down or waiting for others to catch up. One change that is front and center is the evolution of traditional hiring methods. Many gig employers are transitioning away from the traditional paper applications and short in-person interviews where a candidate is asked standard questions such as "what do you bring to the table;" or "where do you think you'll be in five years;" or, my personal favorite, "what's your biggest flaw?"

Instead, a growing number of companies (especially tech and gig businesses) are evolving their hiring practices to include video interviews, strange interview questions, and hypothetical situations that aim to determine how smart the candidate really is and how well they can think on their feet.