Summary
A survey by Checkr found that most hiring managers think job applicants may be using artificial intelligence (AI) to misrepresent their skills during the hiring process. Around 59% of managers suspect some candidates use AI to create misleading applications, but only a small number of managers feel confident they can detect such fraud.
Key Facts
- A survey from Checkr involved 3,000 managers.
- 59% of managers suspect candidates use AI to fake skills in applications.
- Only 19% of managers are very confident in catching fraudulent applicants.
- One in three managers believes they have interviewed someone using a fake identity.
- 62% think candidates are better at using AI for faking identities than hiring teams are at detecting it.
- The survey suggests employers need to improve how they verify identities and assess the authenticity of applications.
- The use of AI in job applications may affect the trust between candidates and employers.
