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Survey2026-10-14

Undeclared AI use tops graduate interview misconduct in the UK. 92% of employers reported misconduct in 2026. 66% saw AI used in interviews. 47% saw AI used in online assessments. Recruiters spot delays and unnatural language as tells. Candidates using AI rarely advance to the next round. The Institute of Student Employers published the findings. Graduate hiring rose 4% in 2026 after an 8% decline. Employers expect a 7% rise in hiring next year. Economic conditions, not AI, drove hiring changes.

What changed

Misconduct in graduate job interviews was lower in previous years.

What it unlocks

Recruiters can now detect AI-assisted cheating during interviews more effectively.

  • 92% of employers reported misconduct
  • 66% saw AI use in interviews
  • 47% saw AI in online assessments
  • 40% reduced graduate intake

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