AI impact on jobs: Will it create or destroy?
AI’s impact on the job market and the potential benefits it offers for job seekers. My expert-curated action plan offers tips and real-time examples for leveraging AI-powered tools to upskill, get job matches, and optimize your job search efforts. #AIjobs #upskilling #jobsearch
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive technologies of our time. It has the potential to transform various sectors and industries, from healthcare to manufacturing, from education to entertainment.
But what does AI mean for the future of work?
Will it create new opportunities or destroy existing ones?
How will it affect the skills and competencies that workers need to succeed in the 21st century?
There is no simple answer to these questions, as AI can have both positive and negative effects on jobs.
AI can augment human capabilities and enable workers to perform tasks more efficiently, accurately and creatively. AI can also automate routine and repetitive tasks, freeing up time and resources for more complex and meaningful activities. AI can also create new markets and industries, generating new sources of income and employment.
“I see AI creating new jobs we haven’t even imagined yet” — Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google.
We already have a proof on what Sundar Pichai has foreseen. Would we have imagined a couple of months back that there would be lucrative job with the title, “Prompt Engineer”?
AI can also displace workers and reduce the demand for certain skills and occupations.
AI can outperform humans in some tasks that require cognitive abilities, such as decision making, problem solving and learning.
AI can replace humans in some tasks that require physical abilities, such as driving, delivery and manufacturing. AI can also create new challenges and risks for workers, such as ethical dilemmas, privacy issues and social isolation.
AI has also created new categories of human jobs that require skills and training that will take many companies by surprise.
“AI is a net job creator, but it will require us to shift our skills and adapt to new ways of working” — Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of Sinovation Ventures.
These roles are not replacing old ones but are novel.
Our research reveals three new categories of AI-driven business and technology jobs: trainers, explainers, and sustainers.
Humans in these roles will complement the tasks performed by cognitive technology, ensuring that the work of machines is both effective and responsible
Suggested action plan for a job seeker to effectively use AI and get a job:
Utilize AI-powered job search engines: Use job search engines like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter that use AI algorithms to match job seekers with open positions based on their experience, skills, and preferences.
“AI can help job seekers to identify skills gaps and provide personalized training recommendations to upskill for the roles they want” — Al Smith, Vice President of Marketing at iCIMS.
Optimize your resume with AI-powered tools: Use AI-powered resume builders like Zety and Resume.io to create a professional and optimized resume that will catch the attention of recruiters.
“AI can transform the job search process by matching job seekers with positions based on their skills, experience and qualifications” — Alex Douzet, CEO of TheLadders.
Use AI-powered interview coaching tools: Practice your interview skills with AI-powered interview coaching tools like My Interview Simulator and InterviewBuddy to get feedback and improve your performance.
“AI-powered chatbots can provide instant career advice to job seekers, and help them to schedule interviews with employers” — Susan Vitale, Chief Marketing Officer at iCIMS.
Upskill and reskill with AI-powered learning platforms: Use AI-powered learning platforms like Coursera and edX to identify skills gaps and access personalized training recommendations for the roles you want.
“AI can help us to identify the skills that will be in demand in the future, and enable us to reskill and upskill accordingly” — Rana el Kaliouby, Co-founder and CEO of Affectiva.
Leverage AI-powered virtual career advisors: Use AI-powered virtual career advisors like Mya and Woo to get career advice, ask job search questions, and schedule interviews with employers.
“AI can help to democratize access to education and training, by providing personalized learning experiences to learners around the world” — Andrew Ng, Founder of deeplearning.ai.
Interview coaching: AI-powered interview coaching tools like InterviewBuddy and My Interview Simulator help job seekers practice their interview skills and provide feedback on areas to improve.
By utilizing these AI-powered tools, job seekers can gain a competitive edge in the job market and increase their chances of finding the right job.
AI is not a threat or a blessing for jobs. It is a powerful tool that can create or destroy depending on how we use it. The future of work is not predetermined by technology. It is shaped by our choices and actions. Therefore, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to make sure that AI works for us, not against us.
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