Why this firm invites candidates to play Fortnite

In a job interview, you want your candidate to have the chance to show off their skills. But what if those skills are a little unorthodox?

French marketing agency Dare.Win have decided they want to find the perfect candidate by having a chat over a computer game, the BBC reports.

Hopeful applicants are asked to add Dare.Win on the Playstation Network, which is one of its clients, and then be interviewed while playing the popular hit game Fortnite.

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