Emerging Technologies for Health and Medicine

CHAPTER 4EFFECTIVENESS OF VIRTUAL REALITY MOCK INTERVIEW TRAINING

J. GARCIA¹, J.TROMP^1,2, H.SEATON³

¹ State University of New York, Oswego, NY, USA

² Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam

³ Aquinas Training, Inc., NY, USA

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Abstract

Interviewing for potential employment is an anxiety filled process that affects many individuals. College students and long-term unemployed are among a demographic that is predominantly susceptible to this anxiety when seeking jobs. Traditional interview training sessions have shown much success in preparing students for employment interviews, increasing their popularity on college campuses. This study investigates the effectiveness of Virtual Reality mock interview training in decreasing participants self-reported. The results support the effectiveness of Virtual Reality interview training, further supporting the need for institutions to utilize these trainings.

Keywords: Virtual Reality, Interview Training, Anxiety, Usability.

4.1 Introduction

While seeking employment is necessary for survival in today’s society, the process can be overwhelming. The lengthy, anxiety filled process, and the emotional response to rejection that come with it can seriously hinder and deter individuals from pursuing further employment opportunities. This negative feedback can lead to unhealthy anxiety, which in turn can lead to becoming another factor in being long-term unemployed. Traditional interview ...