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Quotations: 81
Organizations: 21
Practice interviews: 5
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Institute of Student Employers

Compared to last year (23%), a greater proportion of employers (33%) reported that generative AI was leading them to redesign their selection processes, while a further 46% said they were currently reviewing their processes in response to generative AI.Institute of Student Employers, Survey of employers, 2025. How are employers using AI in early careers recruitment?, Nov 12, 2025.
Organisations introducing AI-enabled recruitment tools should clearly explain how systems are used, where human oversight sits, and how candidates can seek support or adjustments where needed.Institute of Student Employers, Recommendation to employers. Students use AI to compete, yet oppose AI assessment, Jun 4, 2026.

NACE

More than one-third of entry-level jobs require AI skills, according to employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook Spring Update survey.NACE, Job Outlook 2026 Spring Update. Ready or Reluctant? Employer Expectations for AI Skills Meet Student Skepticism, Jul 22, 2026.
Employers increasingly report that AI skills are important for recent college graduates.NACE, Job Outlook and Student Survey 2026. Ready or Reluctant? Employer Expectations for AI Skills Meet Student Skepticism, Jul 22, 2026.

Australian Association of Graduate Employers

42% of candidates used an AI tool during recruitment — up from 27% in 2025.Australian Association of Graduate Employers, 2026 Candidate Survey. AAGE and NZAGE webinar, July 2026: AAGE slides (PDF), Undated.
1 in 3 candidates don’t feel well prepared to use AI tools, yet 70% use it for interview preparation.Australian Association of Graduate Employers, 2026 Candidate Survey. AAGE and NZAGE webinar, July 2026: AAGE slides (PDF), Undated.

Arup

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to complete 3 assessments around your behaviours, logical reasoning and critical thinking.Arup, UK & Ireland internship programme. UK & Ireland internship programme, Undated.

Deloitte New Zealand

Academic achievement is only one element we consider, we’re looking for well-rounded students.Deloitte New Zealand, Student careers FAQ. Frequently asked questions, Undated.

University of Waterloo

In interviews, employers may use probing follow-up questions to test your depth of understanding.University of Waterloo, Co-operative Education guidance for students. Using GenAI in interviews: what students need to know, Undated.
Design questions that reveal thinking: Ask follow-up or reflective questions, even in technical/coding interviews, that require explanation, not just polished answers that they might get from AIUniversity of Waterloo, Co-op guidance for employers. Hire Waterloo: interview best practices, Undated.
However, submissions or interview responses must be your own and not generated verbatim by AI.University of Waterloo, Hire Waterloo. Hiring in the age of AI: 5 smart ways to assess candidates, Undated.

PwC US

To evaluate these qualities, we seek authentic responses directly from candidates rather than responses generated from AI.PwC US, Guidance for candidate use of AI. PwC Guidance for Candidate Use of AI, Undated.

JLR

If you progress to the next stage we’ll ask you to complete a series of short online tests which you will complete independently.JLR, Undergraduates at JLR. Introduction to Undergraduates at JLR, Undated.
This consists of a presentation exercise and motivational and future focused scenario interview.JLR, Undergraduates at JLR. Introduction to Undergraduates at JLR, Undated.

Rolls-Royce

For part of your Assessment Centre, you’ll need to give a 5 minute presentation on a topic we will provide, with 48 hours notice.Rolls-Royce, Enterprise Skills Accelerator guide. Enterprise Skills Accelerator interview and assessment centre preparation guide (PDF), 2025.
These questions will focus on your problem solving skills and agility.Rolls-Royce, Enterprise Skills Accelerator guide. Enterprise Skills Accelerator interview and assessment centre preparation guide (PDF), 2025.

EY

You think strategically and consider different perspectives to help guide your decisions.EY UK, Industrial placement programmes. Undergraduate programmes: industrial placements, Undated.

T. Rowe Price

Articulating how you use AI or other tools to demonstrate judgment, self-awareness, and AI fluency.T. Rowe Price, AI guidelines for candidates. AI guidelines for candidates, Undated.
Using AI during live interviews, including reading from AI-generated scripts or prompts.T. Rowe Price, AI guidelines for candidates. AI guidelines for candidates, Undated.
Having AI complete the assignment for you.T. Rowe Price, AI guidelines for candidates. AI guidelines for candidates, Undated.

BlackRock

Certain technical roles may require specified use of AI by the candidate during the evaluation process.BlackRock, AI interview guidance. AI interview guidance, Undated.