‘Completely horrible’: UK job hunters share frustration with AI interviews | AI (artificial intelligence)
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/may/01/uk-job-hunters-frustration-ai-interviews
Publish Date: 2026-05-01 01:00:00
Source Domain: www.theguardian.com
- Nearly half of the UK job seekers have experienced an AI interview according to a hiring platform survey.
- Around 30% of UK candidates abandoned the hiring process due to an AI interview.
- Feedback from job seekers highlighted various negative aspects of AI interviews, such as feeling awkward, humiliating, and not capturing their true selves.
- The AI interview format typically involved pre-recorded questions with strict time limits, lacking human interaction.
- Individuals have varying opinions on AI interviews based on their personal experiences and job requirements, with many emphasizing the importance of human interaction in the hiring process.
