AI skills are make or break in U.K.’s brutal youth jobs market
Employers are adding AI skill requirements to established roles such as sales representatives, software engineers or assistants.
Artificial intelligence skills are becoming essential for young job seekers in the United Kingdom's intense labor market, according to recent data from recruitment platforms. Entry-level job postings mentioning AI have more than doubled since the beginning of last year, according to Adzuna. This trend is largely due to employers adding AI skill requirements to existing roles, such as sales representatives, software engineers, and assistants.
A separate analysis from Indeed found that one in six entry-level job vacancies in high-exposure sectors like banking, legal, and software development now mention AI, a doubling from the previous year. The British Chambers of Commerce has warned of the "very real threat" of a two-tier labor market, where only those with AI skills will have a chance to break into the job market.
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