Overview
1-1 Chats are private video chats between you and one recruiter that provide space for deeper conversations, such as interviews or coffee chats. Depending on how your event organizer has configured the 1-1 Chat format, requests can be sent by either recruiters or talents, or both.
They are a great way for you to network and connect with recruiters.
Find out everything you need to know about 1-1 Chats with the following steps.
Step 1 - Explore recruiters
Step 2 - Book or request 1-1 chats
Step 3 - Monitoring requests
Step 4 - Confirming requests and selecting a time slot
Step 5 - Joining a 1-1 Chat
Step 6 - Technical setup
Step 7 - The Company, People and Chat tabs
Instructions
In the "Events" tab, click on the event you are participating in and go to the "1-1 Chats" tab.
Step 1 - Explore recruiters
As soon as you register for the event, you will need to start exploring recruiters to send requests. In the 1-1 Chat tab you can find all recruiters that are available for 1-1 Chats.
Step 2 - Book or request 1-1 Chats
Recruiters can either decide to open their schedule for Direct Booking or limit it to Selective Booking.
Direct Booking
If the button is set to "Book 1-1 chat", it means that you can directly choose a slot from the recruiter's calendar and you do not need to be approved to speak with the recruiter.
Selective Booking
If the button is set to "Request 1-1 chat" this recruiter is using Selective Booking. You first have to send a request that needs to be accepted by the recruiter before you can book a 1-1 Chat.
Step 3 - Monitoring requests
By clicking on the " My 1-1 Chats " tab you can manage all your 1-1 Chats.
On the left side, you can see all the requests that still require action from your side, you need to pick a time or reject the 1-1 Chat. You can also use the drop-down to review sent, declined, or canceled requests.
On the right side, you can see all your confirmed 1-1 Chats ordered by day and time. At the appointed time you can also join the 1-1 Chat from here.
Step 4- Confirming requests and selecting a time slot
If a recruiter accepts your request, it will show up in the "Open requests" tab for you to pick a time slot in their calendar. By picking a time the 1-1 Chat is scheduled and confirmed.
Please note that on some occasions it could happen that a recruiter sent you a request, but other talents have already taken all available time slots. This may change at a later point if recruiters or talents choose to reschedule or cancel some chats, and new slots could potentially open up again.
Step 5- Joining a 1-1 Chat
During the live event, you can access a confirmed 1-1 Chat through either the "1-1 Chat" tab or the "My Schedule" tab. Simply click on the “Join” button to access the video chat.
Step 6 - Technical Setup
At the bottom of your screen, you will be able to turn your camera and microphone off and on by clicking on the camera and microphone icons, or select a different camera or microphone by clicking on the settings icon. If you need technical support, click on the life ring symbol to open up the chat with the Talentspace technical support team.
You also have the option to share your screen in a 1-1 Chat, but you will not be able to upload any materials.
You can also choose from a couple of virtual backgrounds, or choose to blur or semi-blur your background. To do so, simply click on the virtual backgrounds icon at the bottom of your screen. Please note that you will not be able to upload customized backgrounds.
Step 7 - The Company, People and Chat tabs
While you are in a 1-1 Chat, you also have access to the company profile on the right side of your screen.
The "People" tab is going to show you and the recruiter, and you can also type in the "Chat" section.