At DNV, we encourage candidates to use AI tools thoughtfully to support their recruitment journey - not to replace personal research or preparation.
We don’t require CVs or cover letters, and our assessment approach is designed to focus on objective criteria. This helps reduce bias and limits the influence of AI-generated content, creating a fairer and more inclusive process for everyone.
At DNV, our experts use AI and digitalisation to help organisations accelerate the Energy Transition. We’re excited by the possibilities GenAI brings to our work - including recruitment - but keeping this process human and personal is just as important.
Our Early Careers recruitment process is designed to get to know the real you and help you explore whether DNV is the right fit for your future. We aim to be transparent, inclusive, and genuinely two-way. While we receive thousands of applications, we do our best to treat each one with care - just as we hope you use AI tools thoughtfully and authentically.
Should you use GenAI to support your job application, it's important to remember that, like us, you are trying to make an important decision as to whether we are right for each other. Using GenAI tools as a substitute for your own research, or using it to portray a version of you that ChatGPT thinks we are looking for, may ultimately mean that we make poor and incorrect decisions on each other. AI can help with clarity and structure, but it shouldn’t replace your own research or voice.
We don’t ask for CVs or cover letters when you apply to us. We feel this allows us to focus on objective criteria and reduce bias in our decision making. Instead, you will be asked to provide answers to a selection of factual questions to ensure alignment to a specific role. Occasionally, we’ll ask for brief explanations of your experience or understanding of a topic. If you use GenAI, let it enhance - not replace - your ideas.
If you meet our criteria, you’ll complete game-based assessments via Arctic Shores. These measure key behaviours and skills that we feel will help you thrive with us in this role - AI tools won’t help here! These results help us scientifically prioritise those applicants we feel should be most suited to our opportunity.
The final stage is either an interview or assessment day. We’ll call you beforehand to explain what to expect and how to prepare. This personal approach helps you feel relaxed and ready to show your true self.
While GenAI can support your prep, don’t rely on it entirely. Always conduct your own research and be ready to explain your answers and demonstrate your own thinking. Acknowledge any contribution from AI, whilst emphasising your own critical thinking and personal insights. Generic responses are easy to spot and don’t reflect your unique strengths, so passing off AI work as your own undermines your credibility.
Remember to be authentic. We want to get to know the real you by exploring your experience, ideas, and what motivates you. While GenAI might be able to help you bring that to life, it can’t replace your individuality. Letting GenAI present a version of you that isn’t authentic could lead to a role that doesn’t suit you - one that feels unfulfilling and ultimately doesn’t work out.
We want your performance in the selection process to reflect your true strengths, passion and potential. We are looking for someone to invest in, develop and help support their dreams, not hire the person who is most polished. GenAI can be a great support for things like research and finessing your application, but it’s just that: a support tool.
Here are a few tips to guide your use of AI:
In summary, our guidance is here to help and encourage the thoughtful use of AI to support your recruitment journey with us, while staying true to who you are.
