Job Interviews May Be Measuring the Wrong Thing
from Toronto Talks Hosted by Ashraf Amin
Job interviews are supposed to help employers identify the best person for the job. But what if they are also measuring confidence, eye contact, chemistry, speed and charisma, whether or not those traits actually matter for the work? In Film 02 of Toronto Talks V2.0, Ash and Sophie examine the growing signal problem in hiring. AI can now help candidates polish resumes and prepare interview answers. Employers are also using AI to screen applicants and evaluate video interviews. At the same time, research involving autistic candidates suggests that changing how an interview is conducted can materially change what employers think they are seeing. Featuring Karina Gaudier, Founder and CEO of Autism Workforce Solutions, the film asks a deceptively simple question: What capability are we actually trying to measure? Does the job require spontaneous speaking under pressure? Does eye contact matter? Could a work sample tell us more? Would clearer questions produce better evidence? And how much are employers quietly placing inside the mysterious category of "fit"? About Karina Gaudier Karina Gaudier is the Founder and CEO of Autism Workforce Solutions, an autistic professional, workplace inclusion advocate, and author of A Practical Guide to Autism in the Workplace. Her work helps organizations rethink hiring, onboarding and management practices to better support autistic and neurodivergent talent. Learn more about Karina and Autism Workforce Solutions: autismworkforcesolutions.com Toronto Talks explores the collision between AI, business, technology and the systems shaping everyday life. Subscribe for new films from Toronto Talks. #JobInterviews #Neurodiversity #FutureOfWork 🔥 Join the conversation! Have a question for Sophie or Ash? Want your topic covered on a future episode? Submit your questions, comments, and brilliant ideas at TorontoTalks.ca. 🎧 Subscribe & Follow to never miss an episode. 👍 Rate & Review—your feedback fuels us! Let's connect: YouTube Instagram X (Twitter) LinkedIn Toronto Talks: The best conversations start with YOU.
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Job interviews are supposed to help employers identify the best person for the job. But what if they are also measuring confidence, eye contact, chemistry, speed and charisma, whether or not those traits actually matter for the work? In Film 02 of Toronto Talks V2.0, Ash and Sophie examine the growing signal problem in hiring. AI can now help candidates polish resumes and prepare interview answers. Employers are also using AI to screen applicants and evaluate video interviews. At the same ...
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