In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Aline Lerner, CEO of interviewing.io, and Michael Mroczka, a Software Engineer and Dedicated Coaching Interviewer. They dive into the evolving landscape of technical interviews where Aline shares insights from her nine years at interviewing.io, emphasizing the platform's mission to democratize hiring by valuing skills over resumes. Michael, a seasoned mentor and ex-Google software engineer, discusses the benefits of real interview practice over mere theoretical preparation.

The conversation shifts to current challenges in technical recruiting, notably the impact of AI on hiring practices. Aline cites a significant increase in interview cheating facilitated by tools like ChatGPT. They explore how these changes necessitate adaptations in interview processes to maintain integrity. Michael highlights the effectiveness of traditional technical interviews and the potential risks AI poses in enabling dishonesty among candidates.

The episode wraps with a discussion on potential solutions to counteract cheating in interviews. Both guests agree on the need for more innovative and rigorous interviewing techniques that can withstand the ingenuity of AI-assisted cheating. They advocate for a balance between leveraging technology and upholding rigorous standards to accurately assess candidate capabilities.

Cheating experiment blog: https://interviewing.io/blog/how-hard-is-it-to-cheat-with-chatgpt-in-technical-interviews

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