Big Tech Brings Back In-Person Interviews For Technical Rounds 

What was once the norm during the pandemic, remote hiring is now facing new challenges as candidates increasingly turn to AI for support in interviews. The concern has become widespread enough that big global firms are responding. Companies like Google, Cisco, and McKinsey are reinstating in-person rounds to evaluate applicants based on their own merit without reliance on AI tools. However, to strike a balance, some organisations are experimenting with hybrid approaches. Microsoft, for instance, allows candidates to use AI tools during specific stages of the recruitment process, such as take-home projects, while reserving in-person sessions to evaluate unassisted skills. According to Puneet Chandok, president of Microsoft India and South Asia, the company is integrating AI across its