Graduates are increasingly using artificial intelligence to misrepresent themselves in job applications, according to research, with most common uses including real-time assistance during online video interviews or completing online assessments.
While many employers are happy for applicants to use the technology within reason, research found that 92% of employers had encountered or suspected AI misconduct in the job selection process, an increase from 85% last year.
Tom, a 22-year-old geography graduate from Maidstone, applied for over 200 jobs before landing a role as a restaurant manager last month. He used AI to help with cover letters, CVs, and finding buzzwords for early-stage screening, noting that applying for 10 to 20 jobs a day makes it impossible to put absolute best effort into every application.