Preventing Proxy Interviews During Coding Screens

## The $50K Hallucination Imagine this: Your engineering team has just invested countless hours in a coding assessment for a critical hire. The candidate appears to ace the technical screen, only to discover later that they had a proxy completing the test. The result? A costly hire that leads to a $50K project failure,

## Why This Matters For engineering leaders, the stakes couldn't be higher. A single proxy candidate can not only waste resources but also compromise team dynamics and project timelines. With the growing sophistication of fraud techniques, including deepfakes and proxy interviews, it is essential to implement robust,  

## How to Implement It 1. **Set Up Continuous Re-Authentication**: Employ biometric verification methods (like facial recognition or voice analysis) at multiple stages during the interview to ensure that the candidate is who they claim to be. This should include initial checks and periodic re-authentication throughout

2. **Incorporate Environment Controls**: Use software that can monitor the candidate's environment. This includes ensuring they are in a quiet, controlled space without unauthorized materials or individuals present.

3. **Establish a Dispute Resolution Process**: Create a clear protocol for addressing flagged interviews. This should include criteria for escalation and a timeline for resolution to maintain candidate trust and operational efficiency.

## Key Takeaways - Always validate candidate identity through continuous re-authentication. - Implement environment controls to mitigate risks of proxy candidates. - Ensure reproducible scoring to facilitate transparent evaluations and reduce disputes.

## Example: Successful Implementation at TechCorp TechCorp recently faced a significant hiring challenge when they discovered that a candidate had utilized a proxy during their coding screen. They implemented continuous re-authentication and environment controls in their next hiring round. The result was a 30% increase