VIDBE-Q 2026 Volume 71 Issue 3
perspectives, and provides an evidence-informed framework for incorporating
virtual interview training into practice.
Virtual Interview Training for Transition-Age Youth
Originally developed in partnership with and for transition-age youth with
autism (Smith et al., 2020), VIT-TAY is an internet-based job interview simulator
that provides a safe space to repeatedly practice job interview skills with a virtual
hiring manager. Our team leveraged community-engaged methods to adapt VIT-
TAY for youth who are B/LV; we integrated stakeholder input to improve VIT-
TAY's content relevance, usability, and accessibility. The program includes brief
e-learning modules on interview basics, a job application, and repeated virtual
interviews with scaffolded difficulty levels, along with automated feedback,
transcripts, and performance scores to support learning and reflection. Although
VIT-TAY is one example of a virtual simulation-based intervention, the broader
takeaways and implementation implications may apply to other technology-based
employment preparation tools.
Usability and Effectiveness
Results from our usability study suggested that the VIT-TAY experience
was positive, with above-average usability (Steverson et al., 2025). Participants
also reported it was useful, realistic, accessible, and easy to use, with all
participants recommending VIT-TAY to their peers and 90% stating that they
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