Mechanism of Action for Obtaining Job Offers With Virtual Reality Job Interview Training

Abstract

Objective Four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) revealed that virtual reality job interview training (VR-JIT) improved interviewing skills and the odds of obtaining a job offer among trainees with severe mental illness or autism spectrum disorder. This study assessed whether post-intervention interviewing skills mediated the relationship between virtual interview trial completion and receiving job offers by 6-month follow-up. Methods VR-JIT trainees (n=79) completed pre- and post-test role-plays and a brief survey approximately 6 months later to assess if trainees received a job offer. Results As hypothesized, analyses indicated that number of completed virtual interviews predicted greater post-test interviewing skills (β=.20, 95% PCI=.08–.33), which in turn predicted trainee’s obtaining a job offer (β=.28, 95% PCI=.01–.53). Conclusions Results suggest that VR-JIT may provide a mechanism of action that helps trainees across various psychiatric diagnoses obtain job offers in the community. Future research can evaluate the community-based effectiveness of this novel intervention.

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