Use of AI in job interviews on the rise - but UK recruiters say they can spot the cheats
Graduate employers report a record high in recruitment misconduct, with the unauthorized use of AI during interviews being the most common issue. Recruiters are increasingly identifying candidates who use AI tools to generate answers in real-time.
Why it matters
The rise of AI-assisted cheating in hiring processes forces companies to rethink assessment strategies and raises questions about the integrity of virtual recruitment.
Undeclared use of AI tops the list of graduate misconduct during job interviews, according to the Institute of Student Employers. Undeclared use of AI tops the list of graduate misconduct during job interviews, according to the Institute of Student Employers. AI (artificial intelligence) Use of AI in job interviews on the rise – but UK recruiters say they can spot the cheats Body representing some of Britain’s biggest graduate employers reveals misconduct is at a record high
Prefer the Guardian on Google It is obvious when someone is using AI to drum up answers in a job interview, according to Chris Morrow, who runs a recruitment agency in Manchester.
“It’s like they are reading off an Autocue,” he said.
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