Have you applied for a new job? If you’ve been shortlisted, get ready to be interviewed by artificial intelligence.Deluged by a flood of AI-generated job applications from easy-apply job boards, recruiters are turning to AI to cope. Companies are using chatbots to interview candidates, typically at the screening stage, through phone calls, text messaging or video chats with on-screen avatars. Recruiters have been using AI-powered hiring tools for years to assess job applicants, and their use has been expanding in step with technology advances. Many people find AI job interviews unsettling, though the trend seems here to stay. According to recent research by hiring platform Glasshouse, more jobseekers are reporting they’ve faced AI job interviews. But many applicants have walked away from the hiring process because of it, which could be a sign that they’re either creeped out, or they could be fraudulent or “low-intent,” depending on who you ask. Here’s what to expect from an AI job interview and how to do your best:
Do your homework Whatever the interview format, the fundamentals still apply, said Amanda Augustine, a career coach at Careerminds, which helps companies support laid-off workers with resume writing and job search services. Ahead of the interview, review the job description, research the organization, and understand what it’s looking for. “The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to tailor your responses, even when you’re interacting with AI instead of a person,” she advised.
