Job seekers are learning a new interview skill: how to sound excited about AI
Job seekers are increasingly feeling pressured to demonstrate enthusiasm for AI during interviews to remain competitive in the current job market. Many candidates are learning to talk about AI tools even if they have limited experience or personal reservations about the technology.
Why it matters
This trend reflects the rapid integration of AI into corporate hiring practices and the performative nature of modern job hunting.
Some job seekers say they're learning how enthusiastic about AI to sound during interviews. Connect Images/Getty Images Job seekers are learning a new interview skill: how excited to sound about AI. Some of the companies betting biggest on AI are also among those hiring the most. Candidates are playing up their enthusiasm — even when they have reservations. College students might think twice before telling their professors how much they use AI . But in a job interview, the incentives can flip: Suddenly, having an AI story to tell is something to brag about. But what if you don't have much experience with AI — or simply aren't sold on it? Felisha Case was laid off as a program manager at LinkedIn in May. Now, she's regularly asked during job interviews how she used AI in her previous role.
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