AI-Powered Resume Deception: A Kapwing Hiring Nightmare

2025-04-07
AI-Powered Resume Deception: A Kapwing Hiring Nightmare

Kapwing, an online video editing startup, recently experienced a surreal job interview with a candidate who used AI to prepare. The candidate's resume and initial answers were impressive, but deeper technical questioning exposed inconsistencies. The candidate ultimately admitted to using AI. This highlights the need for more rigorous interview processes in the age of AI, including detailed situational questions, focusing on the human impact of solutions, and thorough reference checks.

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