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The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview

AI-powered job interviews are becoming the first step in hiring, with candidates scheduling them at any hour, including 1 a.m., because no human is on the other end, according to Wired. The trend reflects the growing use of AI in recruitment, allowing for flexible timing but raising questions about the candidate experience.

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The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview
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By Kate TaylorSource:

Wired AIAn AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.

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