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Welcome to your
Virtual Hiring Event
Wed | Nov 13th | 2:40 pm - 5 pm CST (candidates arrive at 3 pm)
Join us for a virtual hiring event for Chicagoland stores where will not just tell candidates ODP is a fun, tech-forward place to work…we’ll show them!
All you have to do is show up a few minutes early - all the candidates have been screened by our partner RemoteBridge.
Best of all, the tech is super easy - access the event and customize your avatar (a character that best represents you) with just a link - no goggles or downloads required!
PRE-EVENT WALK THROUGH
Tuesday, Nov 12th | 10:30 am - 11 am CST
Check out ODP’s virtual recruiting island, customize your avatar, learn how to move around, and make sure your audio is good to go.
Note: You will need to use a laptop or desktop (tablets and phones not supported at this time.)
Stuck? Give us a call at (805) 452-7639
OFFICE DEPOT EVENT
What to expect
What will the the candidate experience be like?
All candidates are pre-screened and will arrive in two groups - either at 3 pm or 4 pm. Once on the island, they can do one of three things:
1.) attend an information session
2.) play a connective game or activity or
3.) meet with an OPD rep 1:1
Everyone will gather at the end for a beach party on the beach under fireworks.
What do I do and where do I go?
GENERAL MANAGERS
Once on the island, a RemoteBridge host will direct you to your private interview room. There you will meet with candidates for 7 minutes or less. A few tips (we’ll go over all of this plenty of times):
To Move: Use your arrow keys.
To Sit Down: Hover your cursor over a chair to sit down ("esc" to stand up.)
To Move Your Head: If you have a mouse, press and hold your right mouse button (if you don’t have a mouse, hold the button on your keyboard you usually use for right clicking.)
To See the Candidate’s Profile and Add Private Notes: Hover your cursor over the avatar and click on their name.
To Advance Promising Candidates:
a.) Direct them to click “Teleport” on the left of their screen and “Apply Now to ODP”. This will lead them directly into another area of the island where they can apply to positions directly via Office Depot’s ATS.
b.) When you are ready for a new candidate, please open your office door. This will have a light go on and let your RemoteBridge host that you are ready for another interview.
To Pass on a Candidate:
Please direct the candidates back to the lobby where a RemoteBridge host will let them know what activities or presentations are happening next.
PRESENTERS
A few ODP representatives will be giving brief presentations and answering questions about what it is like to work there. A RemoteBridge rep will arrange a time to go over our simple presentation tools.
CANDIDATE PROFILES
To access a candidate’s profile, click their name.
Once in profile view, you can see their resume or LinkedIn profile, add notes, or give them a thumbs up, down, or sideways
OFFICE DEPOT EVENT
F.A.Q.
Wait? Does this actually work?
Yes! RemoteBridge’s recruiting platform is especially effective for hiring early-to-mid career candidates. Because of our immersive 3D platform we are able to source candidates much more efficiently than trying to drive them to a career site with stock photos and forms.
In fact, we recently heard two candidates speaking at one of our events and one said to the other, “To be honest, I hadn’t heard of the company and wasn’t that interested in the position. But I was curious how it work in here so I came. And now that I’ve heard their pitch, I think I’m going to apply.”
Even those who aren’t hired have a good experience - 88% of candidates report departing with an improved perception of the client’s brand and culture, making them ore likely to be evangelists for Office Depot/OfficeMax.
What will my role be?
As an Office Depot representative, you will have one of two roles (or both!)
INTERVIEWER:
Meet privately with candidates for 8-10 minutes by avatar or video conference while reviewing their profile. Direct candidates to apply through HGV’s career site or suggest they attend a presentation or activity.
PRESENTER:
Give 10 minute or so talk with an optional Powerpoint presentation followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. RemoteBridge will reach out in advance of the event to schedule a quick time to review the presenter tools.
What do I need to know in advance?
Two days before the event we will have ‘office hours’ for you to create an avatar, pop onto the virtual island, and get your virtual feet wet - this should only take 5-15 minutes. The date and time will be announced shortly.
Alternatively, you can also arrive up to an hour before the event itself.
What if I can't attend the entire event?
The event is only two hours so hoping you can be there for most if not all of the event but if your schedule doesn’t allow, you can just come for a shorter portion.
I am not a video gamer. Will I know what to do?
Yes! We have built the platform and the recruiting experience for non gamers. (In fact, the hard-core gamers are sometimes disappointed since there are no zombies or things to blow up.) All you need to do is speak into your computer’s microphone like you do on Zoom or Teams and use your arrow keys to move your avatar (a character that best represents you.)
Either during our “office hours” or before the event, a RemoteBridge host will be available to show you around and let you know what to do.
What does the candidate journey look like?
RemoteBridge sources candidates from dozens of channels, including our own internal database. We screen them all - on average, only 1 out of 4 makes the cut - and those who are qualified are directed to RSVP to the event (here is a link if you are curious).
Candidates are given one of two arrival times (the first hour or the second hour to avoid clumping). Once on island they can choose one of three tracks:
1.) Information Session
2.) Games and Activities
3.) Interviews (every candidate gets at least a short interview).
Promising candidates are encouraged to apply directly to ODP through your existing ATS (via a link on the wall of each interview room.)
The event ends with a dance party on the beach with fireworks.
Can I review the candidates beforehand?
Yes. About a a week before the event you will have access to all the candidates but note that due to scheduling conflicts not all candidates who RSVP are ultimately able to attend.
SAMPLE Two hour event
Candidate Journey
Before, during, and after the 2-hour recruiting event potential interns experience your organization as a fun, tech-forward place to work.
PRE-EVENT
SOURCING & SCREENING (2.5 WEEKS)
RemoteBridge’s in-house recruiters source and screen all potential interns based on your job descriptions. On average, only 1 out of 4 candidates who request admission is given access to the event.
GREETING
WELCOME INSTRUCTIONS
(3-5 MIN)
All intern candidates met by RemoteBridge host who explains how to move their avatars and the three content tracks…
INTERVIEW TRACT
INTERVIEW STAGE 2
(7 MINS EACH)
Candidates meet on-one with hiring manager or recruiter. Conversations take place via avatar or video conference. Qualified candidates advance to Stage 3. Others directed to…
APPLY FOR POSITION
Qualified candidates are instructed to apply for the position by clicking on a link that takes then directly to the clients’ ATS. No integrations are needed - candidate slides directly into clients’ existing infrastructure. On average 12% of candidates are given offers.
Note: RemoteBridge directs all candidates to the right place at the right time
INFORMATION TRACT (Sample Only - Specific Agenda TBA)
HR & BENEFITS
(10 MINS + 5 Min Q&A)
A representative from HR or TA speaks to the benefits and culture of your company.
LEADERSHIP
(10 MINS + 5 Min Q&A)
Someone from leadership speaks to where the company has been and where it is going.
PANEL DISCUSSION
(15 MINS Q&A)
A small panel of employees takes questions about what it is like to work for your company.
Note: RemoteBridge MCs all sessions. For 2nd hour, the above repeats either live or via recorded video.
ACTIVITIES TRACT
SCAVENGER HUNT
(15 MINS)
Small teams work together to find as many clues - and the occasional prize - hidden around the island.
LAST AVATAR STANDING
(15 MINS)
The group is on a light-hearted quest to find the most “reliable” person in the group.
WIZARD BATTLE
(15 MINS)
Teams work together to draw the most fearsome creature and explain why theirs would defeat the others in battle.
THE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE CHALLENGE
(15 MINS)
Small groups work together to solve visual puzzles and fun riddles time runs out.
Note: RemoteBridge leads all activities. For 2nd hour, a different set of activities are conducted.
WRAP UP
DANCE PARTY ON THE BEACH (MIN 55-60)
Event concludes with a dance party on the beach under the fireworks. 88% leave with improved perception of client’s brand and culture so even those not hired are more likely to become evangelists for your company.
Stuck?
Contact us!
Call 805-452-7639 or E-mail Support@remotebridge.com
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"Everyone loved it!"
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"It was great fun! "
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