Source: Fortune
Summary
Consumer Technology Association’s executive chair Gary Shapiro has a make-or-break interview question that can land candidates in the rejection pile. He asks when they can start and looks for a notice period of at least two weeks, considering shorter notice a red flag. Shapiro values loyalty and applies a similar test to employees already in the business when they hand in their notice period. Meanwhile, some hiring managers are scrapping their trusty interview questions due to AI, with one employer now asking candidates to ask him questions about the job.
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Shapiro’s loyalty test may have stood the test of time, but the rise of AI is changing the interview game. Some employers are now favoring a more conversational approach, while others are outing AI tools being used by savvy job seekers. The announcement sounds familiar, as companies adapt to the new landscape. The strategy enters a familiar phase, where employers must find new ways to assess candidates. The loyalty test applies to exiting employees too, as Shapiro values commitment to the organization. The question is, what’s the real test here – the candidate’s loyalty or the employer’s adaptability?
Author: Evan Null
