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  • Report | AI as a competency and the Intent Deficit

    Report | AI as a competency and the Intent Deficit

    AI in early careers — Roundtable Summary + Survey | Unseen Group × Cohesion
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    AI as a competency and the Intent Deficit

    Get the combined Roundtable Summary + Survey. Learn a simple way to assess GenAI skills while keeping the hiring journey fair, and learn how to separate real interest from AI polished applications.

    Why this matters

    Expect AI use, then assess judgement

    Shift from detection to assessment. Focus on observable behaviours across tool choice, accuracy checks, data care, and honest reflection. Keep the process fair and coachable.

    The intent deficit

    Volume rises when AI speeds applications. Add short proof of effort tasks to surface genuine interest.

    AI as a competency

    Score prompting, evaluation, ethics and data care, and reflective practice with a simple rubric.

    Human at the end

    Be explicit about tool use across stages and keep people in the final decision to build trust.

    What is inside

    Roundtable Summary + Survey in one download

    • Survey insights on AI usage, expectations, and application behaviour
    • Signals that indicate genuine intent at apply and screen
    • GenAI Skills Framework with example tasks and scoring tips
    • Guidance on fairness, transparency, and inclusion
    • A 90 day rollout plan you can run this cycle
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    Who it helps

    Built for early careers teams and partners

    Apply stage

    Introduce a five to eight minute micro task that checks understanding and effort without heavy friction.

    Interview

    Probe how AI shaped the work. Score the judgement, not the tool. Reward clear disclosure.

    Assessment centres

    Score outputs and reflections separately so honesty and critical thinking are visible.

  • Free Whitepaper: Tech-enabled, human centred – optimising your emerging talent journey

    Free Whitepaper: Tech-enabled, human centred – optimising your emerging talent journey

    Behind every emerging talent application is a future leader. But in a world of mass applications, automation, and limited recruiter time, how do you make each candidate feel seen, valued, and inspired to join you?

    This exclusive whitepaper by Meet & Engage brings together leading voices from HSBC, Grant Thornton, Costain and Teesside University, along with expert opinions from around the Unseen Group, sharing evidence-based strategies to help you:

    • Deliver high‑volume hiring without sacrificing quality
    • Build psychologically safe processes that reduce stress and disengagement
    • Use technology to scale fairness and efficiency while preserving the human touch
    • Forge powerful employer‑university partnerships for future‑ready talent
    • Create early careers journeys that leave candidates feeling valued and engaged

    Whether you’re running a graduate scheme, scaling apprenticeships, or reimagining onboarding, this whitepaper provides practical frameworks, case studies, and actionable takeaways to help you stay ahead.