Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
When candidates are based in Nepal and the hiring employer is overseas, screening has to happen remotely and it has to be thorough. This guide covers the practical tools available to employers — video interviews, trade-test demonstrations, document checks — and the questions worth asking any sourcing partner about how their screening actually works. It pairs well with our overview of why employers source workers from Nepal.
Video interviews
A structured video interview remains the starting point. Beyond general conversation, use it to verify specifics: dates and duration of previous roles, tools or machinery the candidate has actually operated, and how they describe handling a typical problem on the job. Where language is a factor, confirm whether an interpreter was present and note that in your records.
Practical and trade-test demonstrations on video
For skilled-trade roles — welding, electrical work, machine operation — a spoken interview alone is not enough. Ask for a recorded demonstration of the candidate performing a relevant task, or a live video walkthrough of their workspace and tools. This is one of the most reliable ways to verify claimed trade experience before an employer commits to a candidate.
Document verification steps
Before final selection, confirm:
- Passport validity and basic identity details
- Any trade certificates or training records claimed by the candidate
- Previous employment references, where available
- Consistency between the CV, interview answers and any supporting documents
Red flags to watch for
- Reluctance or inability to demonstrate claimed practical skills on camera
- Inconsistent dates or details between the CV and the interview
- A sourcing partner unwilling to arrange a live video call with the candidate
- Documents that appear altered or that the partner cannot explain when asked
- Vague answers about who is coordinating the candidate's file in Nepal
What a licensed sourcing partner should provide as evidence
- A live or recorded video interview conducted directly with the candidate
- Practical demonstration footage for skilled-trade roles, where relevant
- Copies of identity and trade documents, verified against the original
- A clear point of contact in Nepal who can answer follow-up questions about any candidate
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