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Short Answer: Fuck no. Long Answer: If a company tries AI phrenology in their hiring process, they're guaranteed to do worse things once you work there. Don't.

The Economist@economist.com

A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality

econ.stShould facial analysis help determine whom companies hire?A new paper suggests a photo can tell a recruiter much about an applicant’s personality

7/11/25, 8:41 am16 reposts55 likes

Talgrath

@talgrath.bsky.social

8 Nov 2025

I remember when personality tests were the new thing that would definitely tell you who is going to be a great employee. I had to take a personality quiz to work at K-Mart (yes I'm fucking old). Turns out they were a waste of everyone's time and money! But this time is definitely different right?!