The Virtual Interview Predicament: A Barrier to Youth Employment The virtual interview phenomenon has taken hold, with companies increasingly relying on Zoom and Teams to screen candidates.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's recent commentary has shed light on a concerning trend – that these digital encounters often fail to showcase the very qualities employers claim to value: personality and passion.
Burnham's concerns are not unfounded. With over one million young people in the UK (16 25 years old) neither working nor in education, the job market is becoming increasingly hostile.