Why Big Tech Is Bringing Back Onsite Interviews

As AI-assisted interview cheating rises, companies such as Google and Meta are returning to in-person evaluation.

Why Big Tech Is Bringing Back Onsite Interviews

As AI-assisted interview cheating becomes harder to control, major tech companies are bringing back more onsite and in-person evaluation.

For candidates, this changes preparation. It is no longer enough to memorize answers or rely on external tools. Employers want to see how candidates think, communicate, collaborate, and solve problems in real time.

Students should prepare for deeper follow-up questions, whiteboard-style problem solving, and live discussion of past projects. Real understanding is becoming more valuable than polished performance alone.