Get Hired with Andrew Seaman How to Get Hired in the Age of AI
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May 1, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Joseph Fuller, a management practice professor at Harvard Business School, shares his expertise on the evolving job market shaped by AI. He explores how companies are utilizing AI to optimize hiring and workflow, emphasizing the urgent need for job-seekers to upskill independently. Fuller highlights the importance of transferable skills and educational resources, alongside practical tips for leveraging AI during a job search. His insights reveal both the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the quest for career advancement.
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AI's Augmentative Role and Impact
- AI is an augmentative technology helping knowledge workers be more productive, not just automating jobs away.
- It will increase pressure on employability by shortening the half-life of skills and technology mastery time.
Challenges in AI Adoption
- Adopting AI is complex and requires rethinking processes rather than simply inserting technology.
- Current AI adoption often reduces margins due to costs before process improvements are clear.
AI Narrows Performance Gaps
- AI narrows productivity gaps by boosting lower performers more than high performers.
- It frees workers from routine tasks, allowing focus on higher-value activities.