Job Seekers Are Using AI During Interviews
A growing number of job seekers are using AI during live interviews, with 22 percent reporting real-time AI assistance, according to a Resume Genius survey. Candidates cite a competitive and emotionally taxing job market as reasons for turning to AI, viewing it as a way to counterbalance automated hiring processes. Experts warn this trend blurs ethical lines and may push employers to rethink evaluation methods.
- ▪22 percent of job seekers reported using AI during real-time interviews, per the Resume Genius 2026 Job Seeker Insights Report.
- ▪78 percent of job seekers use AI at some point in their job search, including for resumes, applications, and interview prep.
- ▪36 percent of candidates admitted to lying in interviews, and the same percentage acknowledged 'skills manifesting' or listing abilities they don't yet have.
- ▪80 percent of job seekers fear AI will replace jobs in their field, even as they rely on the technology themselves.
- ▪HR consultant Bryan Driscoll argued that companies' use of AI in hiring has prompted candidates to respond in kind, creating a cycle of automation.
- ▪Alex Samuels of Use.AI noted that AI use in interviews transforms them into open-book environments, raising questions about what skills are being assessed.
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By Suzanne BlakeReporter, Consumer & Social TrendsShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Artificial intelligence isn't just helping candidates write resumes or cover letters. A growing number of job seekers say they are actively using AI during live job interviews, according to a new survey.The 2026 Job Seeker Insights Report from Resume Genius, based on responses from 1,000 active U.S. job seekers, found that 22 percent of candidates are already using AI during real‑time interviews. Why It MattersFor many job applicants, the use of AI reveals tensions between employers and candidates over what constitutes fair play.
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