Jobsuche: Würden Sie ein Bewerbungsgespräch mit einem Roboter führen?

Düsseldorf – Felix Müller sat in front of his computer screen during an online interview for a position with a Swedish food company. Instead of a human recruiter on the other end, he was greeted by a virtual avatar. The robot recruiter asked him standard questions: "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" and "Where do you see yourself in five years?" The avatar's mouth moved as it spoke, but it lacked authenticity, Müller recalled, much like talking to a phone bot from a customer hotline.

While first German companies are now using AI recruiters for initial interviews with job seekers, the experience is not without controversy. These AI recruiters can handle hundreds of interviews simultaneously, day or night, without fatigue or illness. They never sleep, speak multiple languages fluently, and help companies sift through large volumes of applicants, saving time and money for HR personnel.

However, the question remains: how does it feel for job seekers when the first point of contact with a company is not human but a machine? Could AI interviews deter the most qualified candidates? At what cost does the efficiency of companies come at the expense of their reputation?