MARCH 4th, 2025 - BY COLETTE 'T HART

At Idonea, we’re pioneering a bias-free hiring process using AI-powered avatar interviews to focus on skills and problem-solving—not age, gender, race, or appearance. But is the world ready for this change?

We recently ran a LinkedIn poll asking:

Would you feel more comfortable interviewing as an avatar?

Here’s what the results revealed:

• 30% said "Yes, skills should come first"
• 30% said "Maybe, I need to learn more"
• 40% said "No, I prefer face-to-face."

These responses offer valuable insights into the future of AI-driven hiring and what Idonea must address moving forward.

Key Takeaways: What the Data Tells Us

1. People Are Split on Avatar Interviews

While a third of respondents fully support bias-free, skill-focused hiring, another third are unsure—indicating a need for more education and reassurance. The biggest challenge? Overcoming skepticism and helping people understand how avatars can still capture human qualities like communication and collaboration.

2. Human Connection Still Matters

The 40% who prefer face-to-face interviews value non-verbal cues, personal rapport, and traditional interactions. While avatars eliminate bias, they also remove physical presence—which some see as an essential part of hiring.

3. The “Maybe” Group Is Key

The 30% who are undecided represent a huge opportunity. They’re open to the idea but need proof—case studies, data, and real-world examples that show avatar-based hiring is fair, effective, and unbiased.

How Idonea Plans to Address These Concerns

🔹 1. Offering a Hybrid Approach

Rather than replacing all human interactions, we are exploring a hybrid model:
✅ Early-stage interviews using avatars to ensure skill-based evaluations.
✅ Final rounds with human interaction for culture fit and relationship-building.
✅ Candidate choice—letting applicants decide if they prefer an avatar-based or traditional interview.

🔹 2. Educating Through Data & Research

We will publish case studies, research, and testimonials to show how AI-based assessments can still capture soft skills, teamwork, and leadership potential—without bias.

🔹 3. Creating Interactive Demos & Webinars

To help people experience avatar-based hiring firsthand, we’ll offer:
🎥 Live demos of how candidates and hiring managers interact in game-like challenges.
🎙️ Webinars featuring hiring experts discussing bias-free recruitment.
📊 User trials where candidates can test the avatar experience before applying.

🔹 4. Building Trust with Hiring Managers & Candidates

By working closely with companies, recruiters, and job seekers, we aim to ensure that bias-free hiring doesn’t mean impersonal hiring. AI should enhance recruitment, not replace the human touch.‍

The Future of Hiring: A Choice, Not a Mandate

Our takeaway? Change is coming, but adoption takes time. The future of hiring won’t be one-size-fits-all—it will be flexible, giving candidates and employers the ability to choose what works best for them.

At Idonea, we’re shaping a fairer, more inclusive hiring process—one that removes bias without removing humanity.

Would you try avatar-based hiring? Let’s discuss in the comments! 🚀

🚀 Join Idonea’s waitlist today and be part of the future of smarter, bias-free hiring.

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About the Author: Colette 't Hart is the Co-Founder and CEO of Idonea, a pioneering recruitment platform leveraging semantic ontology and AI-powered matching engines to eliminate unconscious bias and empower businesses to build diverse, high-performing teams. A seasoned tech entrepreneur, UX specialist, and DEI advocate, Colette has decades of experience transforming complex challenges into innovative, user-focused solutions. Passionate about redefining recruitment, she is committed to fostering equitable hiring practices and revolutionizing how talent and opportunity connect. Connect with her on LinkedIn.