UK managers increasingly suspect AI use by job candidates
A Chartered Management Institute survey of 928 UK managers finds nine in ten see candidates using AI to help write CVs or cover letters.
By GennnAi··1 min read
That share was 79% two years ago. AI is also reaching interviews: almost three in five managers noticed or suspected its use in online interviews. Half worry candidates may misrepresent their skills or experience, and the same proportion say it lowers their confidence in the candidate's overall ability. Petra Wilton of the CMI urges early-career candidates to build their own communication and critical-thinking skills.
Source: LBC, published on November 2, 2026.