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Telegraph
03-07-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Civil Service to allow job applicants to use chatbots
Aspiring civil servants will be allowed to use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to improve their job applications, despite fears that it could encourage cheating. Job applicants seeking to work in Whitehall have been told they can use AI to 'enhance' applications or 'improve the clarity and quality' of written answers. The new rules, which have been published on the Civil Service Careers website, said that to avoid cheating candidates must not use the technology to generate answers in their entirety, or fabricate information. However, it comes amid growing concerns that job seekers are using AI to deceive employers. According to a new report from talent management business Talogy, up to 65pc of hiring managers are concerned about chatbots being used to cheat during the recruitment process. A separate report from Career Group also found that two thirds of job seekers had used AI at some point when applying for jobs. This has already led to a string of major companies banning candidates from using AI in their job applications, including across the 'big four' accountancy firms. Monzo, the digital bank, has also warned candidates that they would be disqualified if caught applying with the help of ChatGPT. However, the decision to embrace AI by the Civil Service reflects a shift in sentiment, particularly as some departments had previously banned chatbots in their entirety. In one example of acceptable use, the guidance states candidates could 'write a list of examples with details of how you relate your experience and skills to the role, then ask AI to help you structure them using the Star [situation, task, action, result] reformat or other ways to strengthen your examples'. 'The goal of using AI in your job application is to help you show us who you are and what you are good at,' the new careers page states. 'It's not about creating a persona that isn't you.' In job vacancies advertised for the Department for Transport, the guidance says that applicants can 'ask AI to provide examples of how to describe leadership experiences, then personalise these examples'. Martin Drake, the founder of Higher, a recruitment firm, says AI use is becoming 'normal and commonplace' in society and the Civil Service's stance is the 'right one'. The Government is hoping to save billions of pounds with AI and cut the cost of running the Civil Service by 15pc by the end of the decade. In June, the Government published the results of a trial that claimed AI tools could save the equivalent of two weeks per year per person. A Civil Service spokesman said: 'We want tech-skilled and AI savvy people to apply to the Civil Service, so we can deliver a fundamentally reformed British state which can deliver on our Plan for Change for working people. 'Our guidance is clear that applications should not use AI to generate full or false responses. The initial written application is only one part of the Civil Service recruitment process.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two thirds of hiring managers are concerned about the use of GenAI to cheat on recruitment assessments, research by Talogy finds
65% of hiring managers are concerned about candidates using Gen AI such as ChatGPT to 'cheat' on recruitment assessments However, only 15% of early career professionals and job seekers said they would consider using it, suggesting a 'trust disconnect' Talent management experts find that introducing an honesty contract before setting assessments significantly reduces the inappropriate use of AI GLENDALE, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New insight from talent management solution provider, Talogy, has revealed significant concern among hiring managers about the misuse of Gen AI by candidates during the recruitment process. Its report, 'Hiring Future Ready Early Talent', which sought the views of 560 hiring managers, 564 early career professionals, and 138 job seekers, revealed that nearly two thirds of managers (65%) said they were 'somewhat' or 'very' concerned about candidates using Gen AI to cheat on recruitment assessments. This contrasted with the views of early career professionals and job seekers, where just 15% said they would use Gen AI, and only 22% of job seekers reported using it when completing assessments. As AI rapidly becomes integrated into everyday life, these findings would suggest a certain 'trust disconnect' between hiring managers and candidates that needs to be addressed. Honesty contracts reduce inclination to cheat This 'trust disconnect' inspired Talogy to introduce 'honesty contracts' - where candidates agree upfront not to use GenAI, search engines or other tools during assessments. Separate analysis by Talogy of more than 2,000 assessment participants showed that when an honesty contract was introduced at the start of the assessment, the number of candidates using some sort of assistance, (such as Gen AI, search engines or even asking family and friends) dropped from 28% to just 13%. This shows that while candidates may have a new tool to enable cheating, most still choose not to. Effective assessments support candidates to find an organisation and role that fits their needs and values - something they are clearly not prepared to put at risk. Ted Kinney, VP of Research & Development at Talogy, said: "Confidence in assessment effectiveness needs to be restored for hiring managers if the recruitment process is to be a success and this is where the honesty contract has a pivotal role to play. "It's important to recognise that although the use of GenAI in assessments could be interpreted as cheating, it's still early days for AI and its use could also point towards a high potential candidate simply using the available tools and resources in order to succeed. "We are heading into a future where using AI to complete assessments will simply be seen as standard practice, so it's important to focus on how we can enhance assessments to accommodate the honest use of AI in the world of talent assessment." For more information, download Talogy's honesty contracts research: Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Talogy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Talogy Announces Strategic Partnership with RL100 Middle East to Shape the Future of Recruitment Expertise across the Middle East
DUBAI, UAE, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Talogy, a global leader in talent management solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with RL100 Middle East, an exclusive network of senior Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in recruitment. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations' commitment to empowering businesses with data-driven talent strategies. Talogy brings over 75 years of expertise in crafting personalized assessment and leadership development solutions that help organizations select, develop, and transform their workforce. By partnering with RL100 Middle East, Talogy aims to support the region's top TA professionals in tackling key industry challenges, and shaping the future of the hiring and retention of key talent. As part of this collaboration, Talogy will be attending the RL100 Middle East Summit on 8th May 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event will serve as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, and meaningful industry dialogue allowing leaders to explore emerging recruitment trends. Amanda White, Vice President of Talogy Middle East & Africa expressed, "We are really excited to be working with RL100 and being plugged into the world's most influential talent acquisition leaders' network. This peer-led, global ecosystem enables Talogy to share our expertise in talent assessment and keep up to date with latest industry challenges to ensure we are addressing the needs of the market." The RL100 Middle East community is a unique, invitation-only network that brings together senior TA decision-makers through summits, knowledge-sharing sessions, and collaborative projects. This partnership with Talogy extends this mission by bringing experts in assessment solutions to share the latest research, trends and advice to the TA community. Charlotte Turner, Head of Marketing and Communications for RL100 Middle East affirmed, "RL100 Middle East is proud to announce Talogy as a strategic partner to the community. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to excellence in talent acquisition across the region. At the core of RL100 Middle East is a dedication to fostering meaningful collaboration among the region's leading TA professionals, and in Talogy, we see a partner whose values and vision are strongly aligned with our own. Together, we look forward to driving forward the conversation around talent acquisition, addressing key industry challenges, and delivering lasting impact across the Middle East." By partnering with RL100 Middle East, Talogy reaffirms its commitment to providing organizations with tailored, technology-driven solutions to optimize selection, development, and retention strategies. Together, Talogy and RL100 will empower businesses to navigate the evolving talent landscape with confidence and clarity. For more information on Talogy and RL100 Middle East, visit and Media Contact:Kristina BeggsHead of Regional Marketing and View original content: SOURCE Sign in to access your portfolio
