Proctoring in Interviews: How It Works and Whether You Can Use an Assistant
In short: proctoring is remote monitoring of an exam or interview: screen recording, webcam, microphone and behaviour analysis. If proctoring is active, third-party AI assistants are usually forbidden and can be detected. Before the interview, always check the rules.
How proctoring works
- Screen capture — recording of everything on your monitor.
- Webcam and microphone — presence and sound control.
- Behaviour analysis — eye movement, window switching, foreign processes.
- Lockdown — some systems forbid launching third-party programs during the session.
Can you use an assistant under proctoring
As a rule — no. If the rules explicitly forbid third-party tools, using an assistant is a violation regardless of whether it is technically detected. That risks your result being cancelled and reputational consequences. We recommend the assistant as a preparation tool, not a way around proctoring.
How to tell there will be proctoring
Signs: you're asked to install separate software, share your screen for the whole session, turn on the camera showing the room, or are warned about recording. If in doubt — ask the recruiter directly.
What to do when the rules allow it
Many regular calls involve no proctoring. There the assistant is appropriate if Invisible Mode is on and you answer in your own words. Details — “Invisible Mode”.
FAQ
Does proctoring notice a second window on screen?
Yes — with full screen capture, all open windows and processes can be visible. Invisible Mode hides the window from capture, but doesn't cancel a rule ban.
Is using an AI assistant in an interview legal at all?
Neural networks as such aren't prohibited by law. The restrictions come from the employer and the rules of the specific process — those are what you must follow.
What happens if proctoring detects an assistant?
It depends on the rules: from the result being voided to rejection. That's why we advise against using the assistant where it is banned.
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