1. Context
At QuintoAndar, AI is fundamental to our productivity and problem-solving. However, our hiring process evaluates authentic human skills: reasoning, communication, and cultural fit. This guide defines the boundaries between leveraging AI for efficiency and substituting individual thinking, establishing a shared understanding of what we consider:
- appropriate use of AI;
- risky or discouraged behaviors;
- and unacceptable practices.
2. Acceptability Matrix
The following Acceptability Matrix governs our stance on AI throughout the recruitment lifecycle. It serves as the standard for both candidate behavior and interviewer assessment:
| Level | What it means |
| 🟢 Allowed | AI enhances your preparation and communication |
| 🟡 Caution | AI supports your work, but you must fully own and explain it |
| 🔴 Not allowed | AI replaces your thinking during evaluation |
| Phase | Expected behavior | Why it matters |
| CV & application | 🟢 You may use AI to refine wording, improve clarity, and highlight your experiences | Clear communication helps us better understand your profile |
| Interview preparation | 🟢 Use AI to research the company, simulate interviews, structure answers (e.g., STAR), and build your pitch | AI accelerates learning and helps you organize your thoughts |
| Recruiter screening /intro calls | 🟡 You may prepare with AI beforehand, but avoid reading scripted or AI-generated answers during the call🟡 Notes are fine if they support your thinking, but avoid reading AI-generated answers verbatim | We want to understand your authentic motivations and communication style |
| Live interviews (behavioralor technical) | 🔴 Do not use AI tools in real time unless explicitly requested🟡 Notes are fine if they support your thinking, but avoid reading AI-generated answers verbatim | We are assessing your own reasoning, communication, and problem-solving |
| Technical interviews& case studies (live) | 🔴 Do not rely on AI to generate answers during the session🟡 Notes are fine if they support your thinking, but avoid reading AI-generated answers verbatim | We evaluate how you think, not just the final answer |
| Take-home cases | 🟡 You may use AI for support (e.g., structuring, brainstorming, reviewing), but you must fully understand, explain, and defend your solution | Your ability to reason and explain decisions is more important than the output itself |
| Final deliverables(slides, docs, Excel) | 🟢 You may use AI to improve structure, fix grammar, or validate formulas | AI can enhance clarity and polish without changing authorship |
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Recruiter or Candidate Experience Specialist responsible for supporting you!