Abstract
Employers are increasingly using video interviews in the application process, highlighting the need for graduates to adapt to digital technologies. To ensure graduates are adequately prepared, a Year 2 skills module was redeveloped, replacing face-to-face interviews with asynchronous video interviews using ShortlistMe. Aligning the assessment to a careers event allowed students to engage with employers and develop commercial awareness. Out of 430 students, 395 completed the video interview, and 329 connected with employers during the careers event (a 63% increase compared to the previous year). A survey explored student perceptions of the video interview (n= 39). Student confidence in completing a video interview increased by 44.6%, and in demonstrating commercial awareness by 30%. This model effectively connected employers with the curriculum at scale, fostering digital fluency, commercial awareness, and enhancing employability skills. This adaptable approach could benefit any discipline, equipping students for success in a dynamic job market. This article was published open access under a CC BY-NC-ND licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ .
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