Jump in AI-driven CV fraud
Jump in AI-driven CV fraud
Employers are increasingly concerned about the rise of job applications using AI tools to embellish or falsify credentials.
A YouGov survey for Hedd found 67% of large companies have seen an increase in job application fraud. Nearly half (46%) of large companies revealed they had discovered at least one applicant who had claimed for a degree they did not have or had inflated their grades.
Smaller and medium-sized companies reported fewer cases of job application fraud (20% and 42% respectively), but experts say this might be because they are not as good as verifying qualifications!
Just over half (52%) of large companies check all academic credentials, compared to 37% of medium-sized firms. Just 29% of small firms actually check qualifications are real.
Hedd’s Chris Rea, said: “The rise of AI-generated CVs makes it easier than ever for candidates to misrepresent their qualifications and it can be harder for employers to spot.
“But cutting corners at the start of your career can have serious consequences. Employers are becoming more vigilant, and if you are found to have lied on your CV, it could cost you the job, or worse, damage your professional reputation long term.”
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