Why are we doing these stupid “self-recorded” job interviews?

Job interviews have somehow gotten worse with the introduction of one-way programs like HireVue. But how did this happen? Why am I reciting my internship experience to an empty void? Is an AI deciding if I deserve to eat?

I apply for the role of “serious journalist” as I seek to uncover why pre-recorded interviews exist, how they make people feel, and whether there’s any real oversight to these automated recruiters. Featuring interviews with…