Michael Zeltkevic On Graduate Jobseekers And AI

As this year's graduates enter the workforce, there is a looming sense of uncertainty surrounding the influence of artificial intelligence, especially large language models like ChatGPT, on their professional paths.

Michael Zeltkevic, global head of capabilities at Oliver Wyman comments for Financial Times "We are now all machine operators." He argues that young graduates can prepare by seeking out training focused on "how do I manage both people and bots? Just like humans, the bots are somewhat unpredictable, but that's the price of creativity. It's a new skill."

Yet, employers feel that graduates, as new hires, will have an advantage when it comes to integrating the use of AI into their careers. In the rising age of artificial intelligence, white-collar jobs, and many other positions too, now see proficiency in interaction with large language models as a preferred skill. As a result, there is a growing demand for workers who possess the skills to effectively engage with these models, and they are likely to be highly valued in the job market.

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