There was a time when artificial intelligence (AI) was the domain of software engineers and data scientists. Not anymore. Today, AI is influencing every industry and every role, from HR and education to marketing, healthcare, and finance.

Even if you don’t have “technical” in your job title, you’re still working with technology. Every email, meeting, project, and decision is increasingly touched by AI tools. Whether it’s a chatbot handling customer service, an AI assistant summarizing a report, or predictive data shaping your next marketing campaign, AI is increasingly a component of the process loop.

That means the question is no longer: “Do I need to learn AI?”
The question is: “Am I learning AI fast enough to keep up?”

Below are five essential AI skills every modern professional should develop.

In the ever-evolving landscape of job searching, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way recruitment processes function. For career service professionals, understanding and navigating this AI-driven job market is essential to help students and alumni succeed.

Let’s discuss the profound impact of AI on job searches, shedding light on modern recruitment processes, and providing strategies for career advisors to guide students and alumni effectively.

Artificial intelligence often gets a bad rap. Employees worry that this technology will one day replace them in the workplace. Customers are underwhelmed by the service they receive from chatbots. Job seekers feel at a loss about how to convince a program they deserve a job.

But there is one group of people that has welcomed artificial intelligence with open arms: recruiters. In fact, the 2018 LinkedIn Global Recruiting Trends report found that 76 percent of recruiters feel AI has had at least somewhat of a significant impact on what they do.

If job seekers want to land their dream job, they need to embrace artificial intelligence and its role in the hiring process. And as a career counselor, it’s your duty to help them.

Here are four ways the technology actually makes the job search easier: