The new rules for recruiting in Europe in 2026

Our recommendations for adapting job interviews in the age of AI

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Prioritize live case exercises

Identify signs of excessive AI use

Use real-time problem-solving exercises to distinguish between AI-assisted work and actual skills.

Watch for signals such as:

• Generic or overly standardized text • Lack of personalization • Inconsistencies between written responses and oral explanations

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Clarify your stance on AI

Explain clearly during the interview how AI use is viewed within the company. Its use can be allowed, but should remain balanced and transparent. This allows recruiters to evaluate both AI literacy and genuine competencies.

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Adapt screening to “mass apply”

Use smarter filters, differentiating questions or active sourcing strategies to deal with the growing volume of applications.

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Evaluate AI usage as a professional skill

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Place greater emphasis on soft skills

The ability to use AI effectively should be considered a professional competency in its own right.

Soft skills and extra-professional projects are becoming increasingly important as technical skills become more widely accessible.

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