Your Next Job Interview Could Take Place in VR

Students at the U.K.'s Sandwell College conducted mock job interviews in a virtual reality (VR) system from London-based company Bodyswaps, with their avatars interacting with a talking representation of artificial intelligence (AI) software. The software provides feedback to help users refine their approach; Bodyswaps' Christophe Mallet said people can keep practicing with the simulated interviews until they feel ready for real-life sessions. Meanwhile, Swedish firm Tengai's AI technology allows real-world companies to conduct initial job interviews via an onscreen cartoon head asking interviewees questions. Tengai's Elin Öberg Martenzon said the software aims to avoid making false assumptions about candidates "by putting some sort of filter between the candidate and the recruiter." [ Click on the image to read the full article ]