Thomas Edison conducted the first job interview in 1921 - here's how they've evolved since

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The job interview was born in 1921, when Thomas Edison created a written test to evaluate job candidates' knowledge.

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Since then, the process has come a long way.

"As the work world continues to grow and change with the latest technologies and innovations, so must the job interview," explains career expert Heather R. Huhman.

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The infographic below, compiled by video interview platform Spark Hire, takes a look at how job interviews have evolved throughout history, and predictions for how the process will continue to change in the future.


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