Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, learn, and apply for jobs. Whether you're using AI to brainstorm ideas, structure your thoughts, or prepare for an interview, AI tools are becoming part of everyday life for many candidates.
As a forward-thinking employer, we welcome that.
We recognise that GenAI can help candidates feel more confident, prepare more effectively, and communicate their experiences more clearly. Used thoughtfully, these tools can be a valuable part of your preparation and application journey.
But while technology can support you, it can't tell your story for you.
Ultimately, we're looking to understand your skills, experiences, motivations, and potential. The strongest applications are those that combine the benefits of technology with genuine personal insight and authenticity.
So, can I use AI during the recruitment process?
In short: yes.
We don't expect candidates to avoid using GenAI tools. In fact, there are many ways AI can positively support your preparation, including:
- Structuring answers to application questions
- Helping overcome writer's block
- Practising interview questions
- Identifying areas for further research
- Reflecting on skills and experiences before drafting answers
When AI becomes less helpful
Like any tool, GenAI works best when used appropriately.
Relying too heavily on AI-generated content can sometimes result in applications that sound generic, lack personal insight, or fail to demonstrate your genuine motivations and experiences.
Be aware that AI can sometimes:
- Generate inaccurate or misleading information
- Produce generic responses that don't reflect your experiences
- Make applications sound overly polished or impersonal
- Remove the individuality that helps candidates stand out
The most compelling applications are usually those that balance technology with authentic personal insight.
Our recruitment process is designed to help us understand the person behind the application: what you've achieved, what you've learned from your experiences, what motivates you, how you approach challenges and solve problems, and why you're interested in the opportunity. While GenAI can help you organise and communicate these ideas, the insight, perspective, and experiences behind them can only come from you.
Our approach
We aren't looking to catch candidates using AI.
Instead, we want to create a fair and transparent recruitment process that allows everyone to demonstrate their potential.
Using AI to help you prepare is very different from allowing it to do all the thinking on your behalf. The more your application reflects your own experiences, opinions, and aspirations, the easier it is for us to understand who you are and what you could bring to our firm.
We recognise that candidates may have different levels of experience with AI tools, and some may choose not to use them at all. Our recruitment processes are designed to assess your skills, potential, and suitability for the role, not your ability to use AI.
Our use of AI
We believe it's important to be transparent about how we use technology throughout our recruitment process.
While we embrace innovation and recognise the benefits that AI can bring, all our applications are reviewed by our Graduate Recruitment team. Decisions about progression at each stage of the process are made by people, not AI.
Our focus is on understanding each candidate's skills, experiences, motivations, and potential. That's why we believe human judgement remains an important part of the recruitment process.
A final thought
Remember, recruitment is a two-way process. While we're assessing whether you're a good fit for the role, you're also assessing whether the opportunity is right for you. The more authentic your engagement with the process, the more confidently both of us can decide whether it's the right match.
Technology can help tell your story, but it should still be your story.
AI FAQ’s
What if I choose not to use AI?
That's absolutely fine. We recognise that candidates will have different levels of experience with AI, and some may choose not to use it at all. Our recruitment process is designed to assess your suitability for the role, not your use of technology.
Will using AI disadvantage my application?
No. We recognise that many candidates use AI tools as part of their preparation. What matters is that your application and performance throughout the recruitment process genuinely reflect your skills, experiences, and potential.
Can I use AI to help write my application?
Yes. AI can be a useful tool for generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, structuring responses, and refining your writing. However, any application you submit should accurately reflect your own experiences, views, and achievements.
