LinkedIn says that AI has now impacted the workplace. A new AI-Q career trend is emerging, which boosts your chances of success.
LinkedIn’s research shows that despite the fact 36% of Brits feel overwhelmed by AI technology, 57% want to know more.
Over half of respondents (56%) have taken action to improve their finances. ‘AI-Q’Two thirds of respondents (65%) think AI will help them advance in their careers.
LinkedIn unlocks AI-Q for employees to boost their AI skills Most popular AI courses The full list is available here. You can read more about it here.
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British workers want to take on this challenge, but employers have not kept up with the technology, which has made people feel overwhelmed.
The majority (66 per cent) of UK workers have been provided with no formal AI training, and 45 per cent want to learn more, even if they don’t know where to start.
56% of those surveyed have taken measures to increase their income. ‘AI-Q’You can gain practical experience by using Gen AI tools like Chat GPT or seeking advice from friends and co-workers (16 per cent).
Yet still, many feel that they’re falling behind.
30% of professionals believe their colleagues are more knowledgeable about AI. Over one quarter (26%) of them have even lied to make it appear that they were more informed. ‘in the know’ Showing a lack of confidence in front teammates.
Benefits of career advancement are of primary importance
Brits have a goal in mind when they boost their AI-Q – to move up in the world. A whopping 76% say that AI will be a great asset to their job, and 65% believe AI can help them advance in their career.
Researchers found that UK workers perceive AI as a powerful tool to help them be more focused on what they are good at and productive.
Half (51 per cent) are planning to use AI to say goodbye to boring work tasks, and 42 per cent admit it will spare them their blushes as they can use AI tools to answer the questions they’re too embarrassed to ask their colleagues.
Another 40% plan to ask for advice about difficult situations at work in order to resolve conflicts.
The employees believe that as AI gains in popularity, interpersonal skills will grow even more critical. These include communication (48%) adaptability (48%) problem-solving (46%).
And with LinkedIn’s own data showing that since November last year, there has been a 21x global increase in English-language jobs mentioning new AI technologies such as Chat GPT, feeling more comfortable with AI could be an important step for those looking to develop their career.
LinkedIn Career Expert, Charlotte Davies, says: “Hot off the heels of the pandemic, once again professionals are adapting to another wave of change as AI becomes more prominent in the workplace. It’s understandable that getting up to speed can feel overwhelming, but it’s positive to see people are embracing the shift and focusing on the many benefits AI technology can bring to their working lives, including more time to focus on the work they care about and helping with career progression.
It’s also clear that people are eager to learn more about AI. We’re seeing a significant increase in conversations on LinkedIn, with members already adding AI skills to their profiles, but our data also highlights the enormous value of soft skills and how important these will be for the future as we continue to navigate this new tech and the change it brings.”
Best tips
Whether you’re AI-advanced or AI-anxious, taking the plunge can help you in your career and job, and LinkedIn’s Career Expert Charlotte Davies shares some advice to get you started:
- You’ll be ahead of the game if you know the language. Learn about the popular AI techniques with LinkedIn Learning. The most popular AI classes are unlocked until the end the year. Start with What is Generative AI? How can you research and write with it?Then, What is AI generative? You can view the complete list of e-mail addresses here.
- Follow thought leaders on LinkedIn and learn from them. Allie MillerThe following are some examples of how to get started: Greg Coquillo.
- Sharpen up your soft skills: Don’t underestimate the importance of showcasing your soft skills as AI continues to change the way we work. LinkedIn data in our AI at Work The report found that skills for global jobs had changed by 25% between 2015 and now. With AI speeding up these changes, we can expect jobs to shift even faster. By 2030, the required skills for most jobs are expected to have increased by at least 60%.
- You can use the AI tools that are already on LinkedIn. collaborative articles — knowledge topics published by LinkedIn with insights and perspectives added by the LinkedIn community. Our editorial team begins by developing AI-powered conversations starters. These articles are then developed with our editorial team using the AI-powered conversation starters. LinkedIn’s Skills graphThe team pairs each article up with experts in the field who provide their insights and advice. Microsoft’s WorkLab Guides Also, we will give you some helpful tips on how to maximize your in-person team time.
- Acknowledge your AI worries: It’s okay to feel a little nervous or overwhelmed with new technology! People felt similarly when the internet was introduced and it’s important to remember that these changes don’t happen overnight. You can make these changes over time. Enjoy the best of both worlds with this part AI will not be the only factor affecting the outcome of this change.
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