AI-powered job interviews are hitting candidates with detailed, instant evaluations—and it’s unsettling.
Radhika Sharma, a 35-year-old product manager from New Delhi, tested one such system after applying to a SaaS company. The invite was clear: an AI-driven screening would quiz her on product management skills.
The interview kicked off with strict rules: no distractions, share your screen, no tab switching. A female AI voice fired rapid questions on topics like roadmap planning and handling stakeholder conflicts. A countdown clock ticked down 20 minutes, making the experience tense. 
The AI then delivered a surprise: a detailed report ranking her technical skills, engagement, eye contact, facial expressions, posture, and even attire.
Radhika noted,
"My evaluation felt extremely accurate, but I underestimated what the AI was capable of scoring me on, so I didn’t think to wear a collared shirt."
She scored high technically but lost points on professional dress and occasional eye contact.
The instant feedback was a plus compared to human interviews where feedback rarely reaches candidates. But the AI didn’t let her ask clarifying questions, limiting interaction.
Radhika skipped the company later, but stayed job hunting, using AI feedback to prep better.
She advises,
"Be prepared, be real, and, per my experience, dress well."
The bigger takeaway: AI interviews are objective, strict, and run on clear, fixed parameters. Candidates, beware—you’re being watched closely.
No word yet from the SaaS firm behind this AI interview. But as these tools spread, candidates can expect sharper, less forgiving machine judgment.
