SMRTR AIMar 29, 2026The Next Web

The class of 2025 is using AI in job interviews, and a startup industry is cashing in

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Recent college graduates facing the worst entry-level job market in five years are increasingly using AI tools during live interviews, with unemployment hitting 5.7% and tech companies cutting 245,000 jobs in 2025. Startups like LockedIn AI are selling services that provide real-time coaching and transcription during interviews, though many hiring managers suspect AI assistance. While companies like Google use AI for over 30% of their code generation, they paradoxically expect candidates to avoid the same technology during interviews, creating inconsistency in hiring practices.

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