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The Electronic Screening and Selection (ESS) Solution

Contexxa's exclusive web-based InterviewConnect!^TM Electronic Screening and Selection (ESS) system delivers a breakthrough solution to any organization seeking to improve the quality and cost efficiency of the candidate screening and selection process. The InterviewConnect! ESS system enables the hiring authority to conduct virtual interviews, complete with text questions and streaming media, with a candidate located virtually anywhere in the world.

InterviewConnect!^TM delivers the power of automation to the employee interview process.

Return On Investment

It's a fact -- for every permanent position filled, the hiring organization must screen between five to ten prospective job candidates. This screening process is painstaking, labor-intensive and expensive. The InterviewDirect! ESS solution can substantially reduce -- up to 50% -- the time required during the initial screening phase of the hiring process. This can result in direct savings to the organization ranging from $75,000 to $300,000 or more per 1,000 positions filled.

ESS Components

The InterviewConnect! Electronic Screening and Selection system is deployed as an enterprise enabled, Web-based software solution that can be accessed and used from anywhere within the organization. The core components of the ESS solution include the following modules:

Interview Creation Module
Interview Presentation Module
Interview Review & Evaluation Module
System Administration Module

The Interview Creation Module is used to create the electronic interview which is presented to the prospective job candidate. The Interview Creation Module uses a simple, Web-based "point and click" interface to build the electronic interview from a series of text-based and streaming media questions. Once the interview is built and approved, it can be presented, via the Internet, to a candidate located anywhere in the world.

Interviews are built using a simple, Web-based, "point-and-click" interface. Interview questions can be selected from a pre-defined library or created on the spot.

The Interview Presentation Module is used to present the electronic interview to the prospective candidate and capture the results. This is accomplished through a simple, easy to use Web-based interface. The candidate’s responses to the interview questions are captured in full motion digital video files, which are then uploaded to the ESS server. Once the candidate’s responses have been uploaded, they can be viewed by any authorized user in the organization.

Once the candidate’s responses have been uploaded to the server, any authorized ESS user can view them, using the Internet and a Web browser.

The Interview Review and Evaluation Module is used to review the results of the interview and evaluate the candidate. The reviewer uses the simple, Web-based interface to review the candidate’s interview responses, view the resume, make notes, and/or record an evaluation. In addition, the reviewer can use this module to refer the entire interview, including the candidate's responses, to anyone with a valid e-mail address.

The System Administration Module is used to manage and optimize the ESS system. The comprehensive tools included in this module allow the system administrator to perform these important tasks with a minimum time requirement.

Optional ESS Modules

In addition to the core ESS components described above, optional software modules can be deployed to further extend the ESS solution. Optional ESS modules include:

Candidate Registration Module
Candidate Scheduling & Tracking Module
Media Creation Module
Data Integration Module
Analytics & Reports Modules

Ease of Implementation

The ESS system architecture has been designed from the "ground up" to facilitate data integration and functional inter-operability with our customer’s existing HR automation systems. The ESS system solution uses industry-standard, Microsoft® compliant server, middleware, and client technologies. This means that the ESS solution can be quickly and efficiently integrated into the customer’s existing HR business processes.

The InterviewConnect! ESS solution utilizes the following Microsoft compliant technologies:

ASP 3.0 Server Side Scripting
MS SQL Server Database
JavaScript Client Side Scripting
MS MediaPlayer Middleware
JavaScript Client Side Scripting
Internet Explorer Web Browser

Technical Requirements

Client Workstations:

Microsoft Windows® 95/98/2000/XP OS
Internet Explorer version 5.5
MS Media Player
Compatible Sound Card & Speakers
150 kbps Internet connection

Interview Workstations:

Microsoft Windows® 98/2000/XP OS
Pentium® III or better CPU
USB Port
Logitech QuickCam Pro 3000 digital camera
Compatible Sound Card & Speakers
Internet Explorer version 5.5
MS Media Player
150 kbps Internet connection

Data Server:

Microsoft Windows® NT/2000 Server
MS SQL Server 7/2000
IIS 5.0
ASP 3.0
High bandwidth Internet connection

Media Server:

Microsoft Windows® NT/2000 Server
MS Media Server
High bandwidth Internet connection

Customization

Contexxa’s InterviewConnect!^TM ESS solution can be fully customized to meet the needs and requirements of the customer. Customization options can include additional features, data integration, and enhanced reporting. In addition, InterviewConnect! can be implemented as a "private label" application and deployed under the customer’s brand. For more information regarding available customization services, please contact an Account Representative.

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