According to Forbes magazine, the defining feature of the future workforce will be negotiating new relationships between humans and machines. AI won’t replace managers, but managers who use AI will replace those who don't.
With this in mind, it is imperative that jobseekers adapt to evolving technologies including AI. Doing so will not only help them navigate the job-seeking process better, but will also put them in a better light with hiring managers looking for candidates who are prepared for the inevitable direction that the workforce is moving in. The share of jobs requiring AI skills has grown 4.5X since 2013, according to a study from Stanford University.
Recently, The Harris Poll (on behalf of Yoh) surveyed 2,000 employed U.S. adults on AI and how they think it will impact the workforce. The findings from this survey included some interesting data points such as:
So what does all of this mean from the perspective of the job seeker? How do these perspectives affect the way a person looking for jobs should perceive AI?
In the infographic below, we explore these key data points from the survey and explore what this could mean for job seekers moving forward.
If you would like more information regarding the survey the Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Yoh, you can read the entire press release here.
This blog was written by Amy Williams. Amy is a Digital Marketing Manager at Yoh and alumni from the University of Pittsburgh, having earned her degree in Media Communications. In her spare time, you will find Amy performing with an operetta company, as well as enjoying all things pop culture, food, and Philadelphia.