I went to an in-person interview. I was then asked to take a test that involved producing three deliverables, including a one-page report, in one hour. They clearly stated that AI was prohibited. A week later, I was told I didn’t get the job except that the generic response was clearly written by AI, a very evasive reply that said nothing except that they’d found candidates who better matched their needs, the usual unoriginal blah-blah. Seriously, this double standard is pretty frustrating. I went there, took a test, and then they didn’t even bother to explain a little more why I didn’t get the job.

I'm not entitled to the job, and I understand that employers have to make choices. But if a company asks candidates to invest time in an interview and a practical test, a little meaningful feedback would go a long way.

I understand that I'm one of many candidates, and I understand that employers have to make choices.…