AI-Assisted Job Applications Highlight Ethical Dilemmas in UK Recruitment

Tom, who applied for over 200 jobs, used AI to help with CVs and cover letters to secure a restaurant manager role. A survey of 155 UK graduate employers found 92% had encountered or suspected AI misconduct, primarily during online video interviews or assessments. Stephen Isherwood, joint chief executive of the Institute of Student Employers (ISE), said this trend is "driving up the competition and pressure on students."