I was interviewed by an AI bot for a job
TL;DR
AI avatars are now conducting job interviews via video calls, analyzing responses to assess candidates. This trend, led by companies like CodeSignal and Humanly, aims to screen more applicants but sparks debate.
Millions of people are on the job hunt right now - and for many people, landing a job in the AI era feels more intimidating than ever. That's why the onset of AI avatars running your job interview via one-on-one video call, asking you questions, and analyzing how well you respond has generated a lot of discussion - and controversy.
There are a handful of companies behind the rise in AI-led interviews, like CodeSignal, Humanly, Eightfold, and more. The creators of these AI tools say the benefit is that it allows companies to hear from virtually everyone who applies for a certain role instead of just a small subset, at least when it comes to …