VR games to help companies assess applicants

[Blueprint]( If you've gone through a job application process lately, you might know how tiring it can be. All those interviews, case studies, tests, and more… But what if we told you now a more fun way to tackle this process is on the way? A new study suggests that companies could use virtual reality (VR) games to assess applicants. The video games specifically [test for intelligence]( and can help employers see how a candidate interacts with a problem to solve. This may not be good news for those unfamiliar with VR games, but at least we can agree that it's more fun than the regular steps. Declare your opinion in our poll below. And before that, don't forget to have a look at our [video of the day]( comparing some of the world's fastest vehicles in horsepower. Good morning. I’m Mert, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard about how AI could change the face of news forever. 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Judging by who finished the game faster, the applicants’ intelligence and processing capacity can be measured. Be it at the place of work, education, or everyday life, intelligence is undoubtedly one of the most critical parameters in testing human performance. The study says that video games specifically test for intelligence and can help employers see how a candidate interacts with a problem to solve. [Read More]( SCIENCE [Are humans 'freezing' their diseases on Mount Everest? Yes, finds study]( Every year, approximately 800 people attempt to climb Mount Everest during the few weeks of the year when the weather conditions are suitable. While it’s an enthralling and challenging climb, the world’s highest terrace is laden with human trash, discarded oxygen cylinders, tents, human feces, and even dead bodies. Yes, you read that right. In fact, some of those dead bodies even serve as a mile-marker for the climbers. 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