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Andong Hospital, a healthcare organization, announced on the 2nd that it will no longer conduct face-to-face interviews for new nurse hiring in the coming year, opting instead for document evaluations. The hospital mentioned that this marks the first instance in the medical field to entirely do away with in-person interviews.

As per Andong Hospital, 1,600 individuals applied for nurse positions this year. Of these, 1,384 applicants (88.4%) came from areas outside Andong. The hospital stated, “Due to the high volume of applications, an effective and impartial assessment process suited to the hospital’s needs was required.”

Andong Hospital believes that implementing a comprehensive document assessment system will ensure “objectivity in evaluations” and lower “social expenses.” Removing face-to-face interviews is expected to cut down on various social costs, including travel, lodging, and meal expenses that applicants previously had to cover.

The assessment approach will also experience a full transformation. In the current interview-driven procedure, standardized responses or prejudices influenced by looks or image might occur. Andong Hospital has chosen to carry out evaluations focused on officially confirmed documents provided by candidates through thorough document examinations. The emphasis will be on evaluating candidates’ strengths, achievements, and professional demeanor.

To guarantee impartial assessments, a hiring evaluation panel will be established to confirm the authenticity of provided documents and fairly evaluate the impact on the foundation.

Chairman Kang Shin-hong from Andong Hospital said, “We felt that a fair way to assess candidates’ skills and professionalism was essential, which led us to trial detailed document reviews.” He further mentioned, “Having implemented this approach initially for hiring new nurses, we will examine its effectiveness and decide if it should be broadened.”