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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Hannah Wenzel

Why Hundreds of UK Jobseekers Feel Humiliated by AI Job Interviews — And 30% Would Rather Walk Away

Nearly half of UK jobseekers say AI-led interviews leave them feeling 'humiliated', with many describing the process as robotic and impersonal. (Credit: Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels)

Almost half of UK jobseekers say AI-led interviews leave them feeling humiliated. A recent Guardian report found that 47% of candidates described the experience as 'robotic', unrealistic and lacking meaningful feedback. Meanwhile, 30% said they would abandon a recruitment process altogether if it involved an AI interview.

As businesses increasingly adopt artificial intelligence to streamline hiring, concerns are growing over whether speed and efficiency are coming at the expense of fairness and the candidate experience.

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