While many jobs are looking for “AI literacy” candidates, the vague terminology can be confusing for those seeking employment opportunities in a technologically advanced workforce.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more popular as tech companies make their models more sophisticated. Now people simply use chatbots to come up with dinner recipes, ask about the best vacation spots, and help them solve the debate about whether hot dogs are sandwiches or not.
AI is moving towards changing the way people interact with computers in their personal lives, and it is also known for their advancements in the business sector.
Randy Bean, a longtime advisor to companies on data and AI leadership, said an industry survey released this year that it “experiences a generation of transformational moments similar to the creation of the internet in the 1990s.” Harvard Business Review Last January.
The 2025 AI & Data Leadership Executive Benchmark Survey, which Bean first launched over a decade ago, said over 98% said they were increasing their investments in AI and data, and nearly 94% said they saw some business value from AI investments.
As more companies see value with AI, it is becoming more common to use AI to seek job seekers with some skill, even if they are applying for a non-technical position.
“Unfortunately, there is no universal standard for AI encystabilization,” said Hannah Calhoun, vice president of AI at a job search company. Washington Post In a recent article.
But she said, “We continue to see an increase in the acceleration of employers looking for AI skills.”
Zapier, a workflow automation platform, has AI skills made it a requirement for all new employees.
“For us, being capable is a bar. At least that's what we have to be to be hired.”He is the Washington Post.
An example of the capabilities of nurturing AI is marketing employees who use technology to create social posts and edit them manually.
Julia Cheek, founder and CEO of Austin-based digital health company Everlywell, gave examples of how candidates can use their personal experiences in AI and apply them to the roles they want.
Social Media Manager candidates can create memes using AI tools in Canva or Photoshop and explain how technology can accelerate the development of content for positions, according to Cheek Washington Post.
According to the publication, job seekers who may be behind the AI game are hopeful as some employers say they don't rule out candidates just because of lack of technology experience.
Management consulting company McKinsey & Co. Blair Ciesil, co-leader of the Global Talent Attraction Group, Washington Post“More importantly, qualities in terms of adaptability and learning mindset. People willing to fail and pick up themselves.”
