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Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI?

Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

* Using AI in job applications has become increasingly common, with many graduates and employers admitting to using it.
* A survey by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) found that 92% of employers had encountered or suspected AI "misconduct" in the job selection process.
* The most common uses of AI in job applications were writing cover letters or CVs, completing online application questions, and during video interviews.
* Some employers are concerned that the use of AI is creating an uneven playing field, with those who use it more likely to succeed.
* EDF's Hollie Moody said that using AI is a "moral dilemma" for both employers and employees, but stressed that it cannot replace what her firm is looking for in new recruits.
* The ISE found that the graduate market has stabilized after a sharp fall last year, but remains tough, with an average of 141 applications per graduate role.
* More than half of employers surveyed plan to introduce AI screening due to the large volumes of applications they are receiving.