Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior
A firm handshake used to be all a job candidate needed to make a good first impression, but today a growing number of firms are relying on artificial intelligence to screen applicants.
In the modern job market, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to screen applicants for first-round interviews, a practice that not only saves time and money but also alters the behavior of job seekers, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Researchers found that candidates often overcompensate for nervousness during one-way video interviews, particularly when they know they will be evaluated by AI.
However, AI candidate rating systems struggle to distinguish between genuine and exaggerated responses. Study author Akshat Lakhiwal noted that this behavior affects the outcome of the interview. To address this issue, the study suggests that providing candidates with more information about the AI evaluation process could help them behave more authentically.
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