AI-driven video interviews push job seekers into late-night schedules

Automated video interviews are increasingly scheduled after hours, forcing candidates to record responses late at night.

Tim Millard’s experience of recording a one-minute video response late at night illustrates a growing trend in recruitment: AI-based video interviews scheduled during off-hours. Data from Ribbon, a voice-AI hiring tool, shows a sizable portion of its interviews happen between 10 pm and 2 am, with an even higher share for manufacturing clients. Greenhouse’s voice agent reports that roughly 15 to 20 percent of candidates also opt for night-time slots.

Both firms argue the technology helps identify strong candidates amid large applicant pools, yet surveys reveal many applicants distrust AI interviews and fear opaque scoring methods. Concerns include the possibility of automated rejections based on keyword detection and the limited human review of recorded footage. The shift to nocturnal interviewing adds stress for those balancing work, family or other constraints, prompting some candidates to withdraw from processes that require AI participation.