Prisons
Preparing prisoners for employment and resettlement through realistic AI simulations that build confidence, strengthen communication and develop interview skills.
Case study - Job Interviews
Offenders who secure employment after release are up to 9% less likely to reoffend, with paid work recognised as one of the most effective ways to support reintegration. Programmes such as the New Futures Network and charities like The Clink and Bounce Back play an important role in training and improving employment prospects. However, in the year to March 2024, only 31.1% of offenders were in work six months after release, highlighting the scale of the challenge.
The Prison Reform Trust identifies low self-confidence as a major barrier to employment for people with criminal convictions. This is often compounded by mental health issues, limited education, and the legal obligation to disclose unspent convictions to employers.
Our solution
Working with a UK prison, we have developed an AI-powered interview simulation to help prisoners build confidence, practise essential communication skills and improve their employment prospects.
Through realistic job interviews with AI interviewers, participants practise their technique and receive personalised feedback, while Prison Education Leads gain insights into individual and cohort development.
The project has demonstrated tangible real-world impact, with a number of prisoners attributing recent employment successes to the preparation they received. One participant highlighted a significant boost in confidence and a greater understanding of their own strengths.
Solution benefits
Artificial Intelligence
Interaction with an AI
recruiter/interviewer with an in-depth legend and adaptable personality.
Cost Efficiency
Training, assessment and insight at a fraction of the human-equivalent cost.
Data-informed Insight
Allows identification of user strengths and areas for improvement in how they perform in a job interview.
Subject Matter Expertise
Assessment and analysis is determined by best practice and insight directly from recruiters.
Consistency
Consistent, constructive feedback with clear steps to improve performance.
Accessibility
App-based with a simple, easy-to-use interface, available 24/7.
“Before using the system, I was nervous about interviews. After practising with the AI, I feel much more prepared to apply for jobs on release.”
Resettlement programme participant
Interview assessments are guided by a best practice framework, developed with input from employers and interview experts.
The results offer a clear and accurate picture of each learner’s interview readiness, while also highlighting trends and areas for development across the wider cohort. Data is delivered at regular intervals through key performance indicators, which can be tailored to meet the specific priorities of the prison’s resttlement team.
85%
introduced themselves
effectively
60%
provided an example of where they showed resilience
28%
demonstrated
enthusiasm at the prospect
of working for the company
The figures shown are illustrative only and do not reflect actual deployment results.