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Ministry of Social Development assessments

What it says about AI

“AI can help you prepare for interviews by asking for potential practice questions based on the job ad you’ve applied to.”

Ministry of Social DevelopmentCandidate guidance on responsible AI use

Ministry of Social Development · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Use AI to find practice questions

Practise a round where the AI rule changes between stages.

Example

“Don’t read verbatim AI answers on-screen during interviews”

Ministry of Social DevelopmentCandidate guidance on responsible AI use

Ministry of Social Development · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

From its “what not to do” list

Practise a round where the AI rule changes between stages.

Example

“We’re keen to see the quality of your thinking and how you approach the task.”

Ministry of Social DevelopmentCandidate guidance on responsible AI use

Ministry of Social Development · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

It wants to see your thinking

Practise a round where the AI rule changes between stages.

Example

“Interviewers want to hear about your own experiences and will often ask follow-up or probing questions.”

Ministry of Social DevelopmentCandidate guidance on responsible AI use

Ministry of Social Development · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Expect follow-up questions

Practise choosing a referee who saw the work you describe.

Example

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