Applying for a job? The robots will see you soon

Professor Anthony McDonnell of UCC says HR specialists are putting artificial intelligence to good use. He talks to Rita de Brún

Are robots already bringing greater objectivity to recruitment? Attractive people are more likely to get hired and earn 10-20% more than those with asymmetric faces, a University of Buffalo study found. Picture: iStock

Look in the mirror. If you’re going for a job anytime soon, let’s hope you’re looking good. 

No, make that great. Better still, attractive. Why? Because attractive people are more likely to get hired and paid more. That’s why.