Rise of artificial intelligence (AI): How to secure the future of your career
We've all seen the headlines: Artificial intelligence (AI) and robots will destroy jobs. This sounds more like a doomsday scenario than a fact, as the "Future of Work" study by HR consulting firm Michael Page shows.
AI is leading to an evolution in the job market that will be positive with the right preparation. Based on its research and experience, staffing firm Michael Page recommends four key ways for candidates to take advantage of this long-term trend and future-proof their careers.
1. create your virtual resume
The days of the CV as we know it are numbered. The CV of the future will be a personalized, interactive space powered by AI. It outlines a cloud-based but private, data-protected space that provides access to candidates' professional references, project reports, publications, and video data. The material is secured with a blockchain as immutable evidence of past experiences and successes. It is designed to be scanned by AI to assess the suitability of the profile for a job description (and vice versa).
2. follow the money: mathematics, computer science, natural science and technology (MINT)
Jérôme Bouin, Managing Director, PageGroup, explains: "We are seeing an increasing shortage of talent and corresponding competition for this talent, particularly in the fields of engineering, technology, mathematics and IT. For example, the Michael Page Swiss Job Index showed year-over-year growth of 29 % for engineers and 39 % for IT professionals in August 2017-2018. With few exceptions, this will only continue to increase over the next 10 years."
3. Commit to lifelong learning and sustainable development.
As people get older and stay in the workforce longer, it is impossible for a single educational qualification acquired in childhood and early adulthood to be sufficient for a long-term, 60-year professional career. Employees of all ages must be prepared to continually upgrade their skills as jobs in most fields become more complex - a trend that is unlikely to change. Companies that don't support continuing education run the risk of being left behind, as employees favor those who do.
4. work on your problem solving skills
The increasing use of AI means that some of the day-to-day tasks, such as answering emails and data entry, will be handled by intelligent assistants. Employees with soft skills and technology expertise to solve business problems are increasingly in demand. For this reason, IT companies are employing or rewarding hackers, for example, with so-called hacker bonuses to find vulnerabilities in their systems. Likewise, employers are increasingly interested in people with professional experience in different countries and cultures, which they can bring to bear in solving problems.
According to Michael Page's study, human skills will continue to be employers' greatest asset.
Source: Michael Page
