The Disgrace of Cheating on Online Job Tests with AI

It is deeply shameful that (some?) job candidates resort to AI to answer online test questions during recruitment processes. Instead of demonstrating their own skills and knowledge, they rely on artificial intelligence to generate responses, deceiving employers and themselves.

This behaviour is not only dishonest but also a sign of insecurity. If a candidate truly possesses the necessary qualifications, they should be able to answer the questions on their own. Using AI means they are unsure of their own abilities and prefer to take shortcuts rather than invest in real learning and self-improvement.

Beyond dishonesty, this strategy is a miscalculation that exposes their lack of intelligence. Many recruiters and employers are well aware of AI-generated responses and can easily detect them. These answers often have a generic structure, lack personal insight, and sometimes even provide irrelevant or overly polished responses that stand out as unnatural. As a result, instead of tricking the system, these candidates simply reveal their lack of competence.

Moreover, even if someone manages to pass the test dishonestly, they will inevitably struggle when required to apply their supposed knowledge in real work situations. Deception can get them through an initial screening, but it cannot help them perform tasks, solve problems, or contribute meaningfully to a company. In the end, they set themselves up for failure.

Using AI as a learning tool is one thing, but using it to cheat is an entirely different matter. A job is earned through effort, honesty, and real capabilities—not by outsourcing one’s knowledge to a machine. Employers value integrity, and no one can build a successful career on lies.