Yes,

the future is here, and AI interviewers are making waves in the hiring process.

Tools like Apriora and Micro1 are leading this robotic revolution, bringing efficiency to businesses and a whole new level of awkwardness to job seekers.

The Rise

AI in recruitment isn’t breaking news—it’s been quietly sifting through resumes and managing applications for years.

But according to HubSpot, it’s stepping into the spotlight as the interviewer itself.

Take Micro1’s GPT Vetting tool, for example. It gamifies interviews with AI avatars, turning job applications into something out of a video game.

Apriora, on the other hand, keeps it straightforward with an AI recruiter that mimics a human conversation—no gimmicks, just business.

How it works

• You get an invitation to a virtual interview.

• The AI asks you a series of questions—anything from “Tell us about yourself” to “Solve this complex coding problem.”

• Your answers are crunched by algorithms to generate insights and scores.

• A hiring manager gets a breakdown of your performance, skipping the need for a first-round human interview

Why businesses are loving it

1. Speed: According to HackerNoon, AI can handle multiple interviews simultaneously, working around the clock without needing coffee breaks.

2. Consistency: Everyone gets the same experience, evaluated without human bias or fatigue.

3. Convenience: HubSpot highlights that AI interviews can happen anytime, even after-hours, making it easier for busy candidates

The downsides

1. No Handshakes, No Vibes

   According to HubSpot, one big perk of traditional interviews is connecting with real people and getting a feel for the company culture. AI does not do that.

2. Robots Have Biases too

   The Guardian warns that AI can reflect the same biases baked into its training data.

3. The “Robo-Therapist” Effect

   The Guardian shared the story of a candidate who received an unsolicited personality analysis after an AI interview. The feedback was brutally honest—think “You’re a bit too defensive”.

Final Thoughts: A Brave New Job Market

AI interviews are efficient, consistent, and here to stay—for now. But as The Guardian points out, they lack the human touch that helps candidates and companies truly connect. The future of hiring might be a mix of machine precision and good old-fashioned human warmth.

So… this new hiring trend give you pause?

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