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Tech firms are bringing job interviews back in person to stop AI use, RTO guru says
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TL;DR
- Tech companies are bringing candidates back into the office for in-person interviews to screen for AI usage.
- AI is undermining traditional virtual coding tests and online interviews.
- Some tech firms are holding final and middle interview rounds in person to verify candidates.
- Data indicates a shift towards more in-person hiring, with 39% of US hiring managers conducting more in-person interviews to verify candidates.
- Employers are adding hands-on steps to validate skills due to worries about AI-assisted applications and fraud.
- Conversely, some companies are encouraging AI use in interviews, focusing on skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and culture fit.
- Cisco is moving from coding challenges to project-based exercises in AI-enabled workflows.