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In an interesting development, the epic science fiction film 'Avatar' is an inspiration for a new innovative method of interviewing job applicants.

Applicants are tested with immersive virtual simulations created with the same technology as used in the movie.

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"In 15 minutes, we can assess a candidate's problem-solving skills, personality and situational judgment," News.com.au quoted Kim Macdonald, managing director of PreVisor which creates pre-employment tests for companies, as saying.

"We've simulated a bank teller job with the same equipment as was used for Avatar," Macdonald said.

"It's a suit you put on and we've had a person walk into a bank branch and behave like a customer while recording everything the teller does, right down to the way their fingers move and their facial expressions.

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"We've then transferred that to a 3D film which candidates watch. The candidate is presented with questions from a customer and a series of scenarios and has to work out the best answer," she added.

She also said that PreVisor has made industry-specific 3D simulations to screen candidates in the banking, retail, public service and military sectors.

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The new method replaces standardised psychometric tests, which have been used by recruiters for decades to measure various traits in job applicants.

Source-ANI

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