Just Accept It. You Will Be Interviewed by a Robot, If You Haven't Been Already.

The majority of respondents (56%) said technology has already made the interview process too impersonal, with more than half reporting that commonly used video technologies like Skype interfere with a hiring manager's ability to accurately evaluate a candidate's soft skills. And as video becomes more mainstream and technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) make their way into the interview process, job seekers are even more anxious about advanced technologies' role in determining if they get hired. Despite not wanting computers to judge their qualifications or make hiring decisions, many job seekers see the benefits of incorporating such technologies into the hiring process, with 73% reporting that technology has actually improved the recruiting process. Of those who see the benefits, 70% believe answering questions from a lifelike robot could help them prepare for an interview, and 58% said the greatest benefit of VR simulations is that they can offer a firsthand glimpse into the job to make sure it aligns with the candidate's desired role. Still, most job seekers believe human evaluation is critical in hiring, with 73% saying in-person interviews will not become obsolete.