Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence
Job seekers mask their emotions and act more analytical when evaluated by artificial intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-04-03 18:12:00
Source Domain: www.psypost.org
- Individuals modify their behavior when aware that an AI is evaluating them for job or college programs, aiming to appear more analytical and less emotional.
- This “AI assessment effect” can lead to inaccurate assessments, disrupting the selection process for important positions.
- With increasing transparency laws, candidates are often aware of AI involvement in hiring and admissions, influencing their self-presentation.
- Research conducted by Jonas Goergen and his team revealed that applicants alter their traits to emphasize logical and analytical aspects when they believe an AI is their evaluator.
- Experiments demonstrated that people downplay their intuitive side and exaggerate their logical traits under perceived machine evaluation to seem more suitable.
- This behavior could mislead organizations into inaccurately assessing candidates’ true skills and competencies.
- The researchers suggested that employers should consider this effect to ensure fairer and more accurate evaluations when using AI for selection processes.
