The impact of AI on jobs may be good news for some and bad news for others. Have you formulated a LinkedIn™ pivot strategy if you have been affected?
I ran across an article on Bloomberry, written by Henley Wing Chiu, which analyzed five million freelance jobs on Upwork from November 1, 2022, to February 14, 2024, to determine the impact of AI on job markets.
Suppose you are a writer, translator, or customer service representative. In that case, those jobs have significantly declined due to AI, while roles like video editing, video production, graphic design, and software development experienced growth.
While some AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E are replacing some tasks, they are not yet advanced enough for others, increasing the demand for jobs that require more creativity and expertise.
Where is the positive impact of AI on jobs? The most significant growth was observed in jobs related to developing chatbots, indicating a shift towards integrating AI in customer service roles.
For a detailed overview, you can read the full article here.
The author analyzed freelance work over corporate jobs due to the slower adoption rate of AI tools by large companies.
If you have expertise in the areas with an uptick in jobs, ensure you are engaged in continuous learning, especially on AI tools.
As of February 2024, only about 15% of Americans are using ChatGPT, according to Exploding Topics, so don’t get left behind. ChatGPT also has some competitors, so have fun exploring.
Where can you find a treasure trove of AI tools? Futurepedia, of course!
If you are in a role that has been negatively affected and are challenged to find a job, you may have to pivot or reinvent.
You will, therefore, need to re-position yourself on LinkedIn™ for your future career, delete the keywords that are not relevant to you anymore, and add new keywords that align with your career aspirations.
In other words, you must revamp your resume if you are a W-2 job seeker and optimize your LinkedIn™ profile as a freelancer or if you want to be an employee.
If you don’t know how to do that, attend workshops for a DIY approach or hire a career coach who can speed things up for you with their expertise.
The links below will provide you with some additional resources, so check them out. Don’t the the impact of AI keep you from managing your career.
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AUTHOR BIO
Lynne M. Williams is the Executive Director of the Great Careers Groups, a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides career development and networking connections for 1) job seekers in career transition, including veterans, and 2) employed and self-employed for career management.
Aside from writing keyword-focused content for ATS resumes and LinkedIn™ profiles, Lynne is currently writing her doctoral dissertation on LinkedIn™ for Job Seekers. She is a contributing author on “Applying to Positions” in Find Your Fit: A Practical Guide to Landing the Job You Love, along with the late Dick Bolles, the author of What Color is Your Parachute?, and is also a speaker on career topics.
This article is also published on: vista.today, montco.today, delco.today, bucksco.today, philadelphia.today and in the author’s LinkedIn newsletter. A list of articles can also be found in a Google doc.
