From retail gigs to graduate positions, the one-way virtual job interview is becoming more common — and depending on who you ask, you may have heard some success (and horror) stories.

A question flashes on the applicant’s screen, and they have anywhere from one minute to half an hour to think up a response. They then record their answers within a set time limit.

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Also known as “candidate screening platforms”, some of them allow you to do a re-take or watch yourself back before submitting.

Nicole Gorton from recruiting agency Robert Half believes these types of job interviews will