How to Cheat on Karat in 2026 Without Getting Caught

Liz

·March 16, 2026

·6 min read

How to Cheat on Karat Interviews in 2026 Without Getting Caught

I recently applied for a data analyst position at Circle. Unlike the interview experiences I’d seen online, they replaced the online assessment with an interview conducted on Karat.

Karat’s interview process is similar to Microsoft Teams, except that the proctor isn’t an employee of the company I’m applying to, but rather works for Karat. They assess me through a 60-minute interview and, upon completion, send both my interview recording and their evaluation report of my performance to Circle.

I believe the main challenge of this interview lies in the tight time constraints and difficult questions. The coding test is only 45 minutes long, but I need to complete two problems that are at least of “medium” difficulty on Leetcode (not just “easy medium”). Although I can request a retake, I’m unsure if applying for a second attempt will affect my overall score, so I need a technical interview AI assistant that can quickly provide me with correct and detailed answers.

I ultimately chose Linkjob, an AI interview assistant capable of bypassing all interview platform detections. It’s discreet and incredibly easy to use, allowing me to bypass the three-tier detection system of the Karat interview platform, Karat interviewers, and Circle interviewers.

It has helped me pass numerous interviews. I’ve used it on platforms like HackerRank, Microsoft Teams, and Codility, and I’ve compiled my real-life experiences into a series of articles. If you’re interested, you can read them here: hackerrank how to cheat, how to cheat in microsoft teams interview, how to cheat on codility.

How Karat Detects Cheating

The Karat interview is primarily divided into two sections (though the specific format differs somewhat from the “brief introduction,” “discussion questions,” and “programming questions” described on their official website).

Domain Knowledge (15 minutes)
The content of the interview will vary slightly depending on the position you are interviewing for. The topics covered will be quite broad, but they should fall within a field you are familiar with. You can get some hints from the recruiter, but here are a few suggestions:
Time is precious, so please provide concise yet accurate answers.
If you don’t know the answer, please let them know so they can quickly move on to the next question.
Programming (45 minutes)
The programming section consists of up to three parts, and you must complete at least two parts to pass. (During my interview, there were only two questions, but I had to answer both correctly.) I’ve heard of people who completed only one part but still passed—in the second part, they simply proposed a solution without actually writing the code.

Overall, AI interview assistants need to avoid being detected during screen sharing, and active tab detection.

Candidates must also ensure their behavior appears natural to avoid arousing suspicion from both the live interviewer and those reviewing the recording later.

Screen Sharing

During my interview at Karat, the interviewer asked me to share my screen to check for any signs of cheating. However, Linkjob leverages operating system-level integration. By utilizing specific operating system APIs and window properties, it ensures that its interface is not captured by screen sharing.

When using the AI, its answer window appears as a floating window on top of the screen, but only I can see it. (And its transparency can be adjusted so it doesn’t interfere with my view of other interfaces.) Since this window cannot be captured during screen sharing, the interviewer sees only a clean screen with no trace of the AI-assisted features.

Totally invisible during Karat interview

Plus, you can hide its icon in the Docker tray, so there won’t be any suspicious signs on my desktop

Active Tab Detection

Karat interview runs in a browser. For security reasons, browsers use a mechanism called “sandboxing” to ensure that actions within one tab do not affect other tabs. As a result, Karat does not have permission to view other applications running on my computer.

If I switch to a tab to use a web application or browser extension, it can detect this; however, if I use a standalone application, it remains completely undetected. Due to this sandbox mechanism, using Linkjob is completely undetectable, as it is a software-based AI interview assistant that runs outside the browser’s sandbox.

Entire Process Screen Recording

One unique aspect of the Karat interview is that I’ll be meeting with two interviewers: a live Karat interviewer and a Circle interviewer watching the recording.

The interviewers can easily pick up on changes in my eye contact and facial expressions. If I stare at one spot for too long while giving a robotic answer, they’ll realize my response isn’t coming from me.

To avoid being caught, I positioned the answer box near the camera. This way, when I read my answers, it looked as though I was simply making eye contact with the interviewers—it felt very natural.

Before the interview, I practiced with a friend and adjusted the answer box to the most suitable position.

How to Cheat on Karat

In addition to Linkjob, I’ve also tried other AI interview assistants. For more details, you can read this article: Top AI Tools for Cheating.

Linkjob features screen capture and automatic speech recognition capabilities, making it well-suited for handling the two stages of the Karat interview process.

Screenshots (for programming)

Linkjob’s screenshot feature is excellent; it allows you to upload up to six screenshots at once, which is more than enough to tackle Leetcode problems encountered during Karat interviews.

Automatic Speech Recognition (For Domain Knowledge)

Linkjob integrates real-time speech recognition technology, enabling it to automatically capture and analyze questions posed verbally by the interviewer. This way, the AI can generate answers immediately without any manual input on my part.

Additionally, it possesses contextual understanding, ensuring that questions are not treated in isolation. This is particularly useful when the interviewer asks follow-up questions, as the assistant provides coherent and relevant suggestions based on the entire conversation. Whether the interviewer is delving into the details of my previous projects or challenging a specific point I’ve raised, the AI adapts to the flow of the conversation and immediately provides comprehensive, well-reasoned reference answers.

Set up Linkjob Before Cheat on Karat

Before the formal interview:

Choose your preferred AI model and programming language.
Create a new prompt and tell the AI what you need.
Control the visibility of the Linkjob cursor in the settings.
Adjust the window transparency or collapse/expand the interface so it doesn’t block your view of the interview questions.
Familiarize yourself with Linkjob’s keyboard shortcuts.
Run a test to ensure everything works properly during the interview.

Linkjob's extensive keyboard shortcut settings

FAQ

Can Linkjob both hear and see during a live interview?

Linkjob can process audio and screen content simultaneously. When using the Real-time AI Interview Assistant feature, you will find a screenshot button. Once clicked, the screenshot will be sent to the AI along with the next segment of audio.

Can I hide the Linkjob icon and name?

Hide the app from the task manager, remove the icon from view in the bottom taskbar (bottom pane of the computer screen) when the app is open.

Will the interviewer or the interview platform notice if I use keyboard shortcuts?

The use of hotkeys won't be detected, as long as you don't directly copy and paste the AI-generated answers during coding sessions.

In the interview mode how can I ensure app is only listening to other user, When I talk that time also it listens to me and tries to give answers?

Check if the function you are using is correct. The first button on the left in the command bar is the Real-time AI Interview Assistant feature. It will not listen to your voice; it will only listen to the system audio, that is, the questions from the interviewer on the computer. If you are using the function of the second button on the left, that is a mock interview, and it will only listen to your voice.

What’s the biggest mistake people make when trying to cheat on Karat?

Most people rely too much on AI or outside help. They forget to practice explaining their answers. Interviewers notice when responses sound robotic or rehearsed.