AI and jobs: LinkedIn VP reveals current trends of career success, says soft skills crucial

LinkedIn VP, Aneesh Raman, suggests a shift in career dynamics- soft skills in jobs outweighing degrees due to AI. Adaptability is key in the evolving job market.

In today's rapidly evolving jobs market, the value of a traditional college degree is diminishing, according to Aneesh Raman, vice president at LinkedIn. Raman suggests that skills such as communication, creativity, and flexibility, known as soft skills, are becoming more crucial in the age of AI. (Pixabay)

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1/6 In today's rapidly evolving jobs market, the value of a traditional college degree is diminishing, according to Aneesh Raman, vice president at LinkedIn. Raman suggests that skills such as communication, creativity, and flexibility, known as soft skills, are becoming more crucial in the age of AI. (Pixabay)

Over the past few decades, the focus has been on technical skills like computer science and coding. However, Raman emphasises that due to the rise of the internet and AI, the "shelf life" of a degree is shrinking dramatically. Employability is now closely tied to one's ability to adapt to jobs in a constantly changing technological landscape. (Pixabay)

2/6 Over the past few decades, the focus has been on technical skills like computer science and coding. However, Raman emphasises that due to the rise of the internet and AI, the "shelf life" of a degree is shrinking dramatically. Employability is now closely tied to one's ability to adapt to jobs in a constantly changing technological landscape. (Pixabay)

According to Raman, the key soft skill in today's workforce is adaptability. As AI tools, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, become integral in workplaces, employees need to continually learn and adapt to new technologies. Adaptability is seen as the best way for individuals to have agency in their careers. (Pexels)

3/6 According to Raman, the key soft skill in today's workforce is adaptability. As AI tools, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, become integral in workplaces, employees need to continually learn and adapt to new technologies. Adaptability is seen as the best way for individuals to have agency in their careers. (Pexels)

Challenges in Hiring Practices: Despite the shift in the importance of skills over degrees, Raman acknowledges that companies still face challenges in hiring based on skills rather than educational credentials. Filtering for skills is not as straightforward as filtering for degrees, and this mindset shift may take time within the business world. (Pexels)

4/6 Challenges in Hiring Practices: Despite the shift in the importance of skills over degrees, Raman acknowledges that companies still face challenges in hiring based on skills rather than educational credentials. Filtering for skills is not as straightforward as filtering for degrees, and this mindset shift may take time within the business world. (Pexels)

AI's Impact on Communication: Beyond productivity, Raman highlights that AI can enhance communication across cultures, languages, and sectors. As AI tools break down barriers, individuals can engage in higher-quality conversations and more meaningful collaborations. This transformative impact on communication is crucial for fostering empathy in the workplace. (Pexels)

5/6 AI's Impact on Communication: Beyond productivity, Raman highlights that AI can enhance communication across cultures, languages, and sectors. As AI tools break down barriers, individuals can engage in higher-quality conversations and more meaningful collaborations. This transformative impact on communication is crucial for fostering empathy in the workplace. (Pexels)

Raman's insights align with the growing trend of AI integration in businesses. LinkedIn's survey reveals that 44 percent of US executives plan to increase the use of AI in their organisations. This surge in AI adoption is driving companies to seek AI talent, with job postings related to AI experiencing a significant increase. While traditional education remains relevant, it's clear that a balance between technical and soft skills is becoming the new standard in the evolving job landscape, Business Insider India reported. 

6/6 Raman's insights align with the growing trend of AI integration in businesses. LinkedIn's survey reveals that 44 percent of US executives plan to increase the use of AI in their organisations. This surge in AI adoption is driving companies to seek AI talent, with job postings related to AI experiencing a significant increase. While traditional education remains relevant, it's clear that a balance between technical and soft skills is becoming the new standard in the evolving job landscape, Business Insider India reported.