The Logical End Point of AI Job Interviews Is Two Bots Talking to Each Other
Christopher has become accustomed to jumping through the endless hoops of the modern job hunt. Like many government contractors, his work has dried up in the DOGE era. Over the past six months, he has applied to roughly 700 jobs; in the vast majority of cases, he’s heard nothing back.
Five of these applications have gone through “Riley,” an AI recruiter for the IT firm Everforth Apex Systems. The first time Riley reached out, Christopher was excited. It was June, and he had by then realized how difficult the job market was. (Christopher asked that WIRED use his first name as his job hunt continues.) A text from Riley felt like a rare opportunity to pitch himself, even if his interlocutor was virtual.
During his first call with Riley, Christopher answered questions about his work authorization and his professional background. Riley promised that, if Christopher met the qualifications, someone...
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