Some Job Seekers Reject AI-Only Interviews, Say They Are Blacklisting Employers

A growing number of job seekers are refusing to participate in job interviews conducted solely by artificial intelligence systems, without any human interviewer present, according to a report published by CNBC.

The report describes AI-driven interviews as a dealbreaker for some candidates, even amid a challenging job market in which applicants might otherwise be expected to accept unconventional hiring processes to secure employment.

According to CNBC, some job seekers say they are not only opting out of these AI-only interview formats but are also avoiding future consideration of employers who use them, effectively blacklisting those companies from their job searches.

The trend highlights a tension in modern hiring practices, as companies increasingly turn to artificial intelligence tools to screen and interview candidates in an effort to streamline recruitment, while some applicants push back against what they view as an impersonal or inadequate substitute for human interaction during the hiring process.

CNBC's report suggests that this resistance persists despite broader labor market conditions that might otherwise pressure candidates to accept any opportunity to be considered for open positions.

The report does not specify which companies or industries are most affected, nor does it provide detailed figures on how widespread the practice of declining AI interviews has become. CNBC has been contacted for further details on the scope of the trend.