Juliette Faraut, LinkedIn's editor of Special Projects, discusses the 2025 Jobs on the Rise report, revealing which roles are skyrocketing and why real-world events are shaping these trends. Rohan Rajiv, Director of Product Management at LinkedIn, introduces exciting new AI tools set to transform job searching. They delve into how AI-related jobs are dominating the market while emphasizing the importance of soft skills. The conversation highlights the potential for career transitions and how innovative tools can significantly improve candidate-job matching.
The rise of AI-related jobs reflects a significant trend in the labor market, emphasizing the need for both technical skills and human-centered roles.
Advancements in generative AI are transforming job matching, allowing for more accurate connections between candidates' skills and employer needs.
Deep dives
Emerging Job Trends and AI Influence
The increasing demand for AI-related jobs is a significant trend in the current labor market. Top positions include AI Engineer and AI Consultant, reflecting the growing emphasis on artificial intelligence across various industries. Interestingly, roles that require soft skills, such as physical therapists and travel advisors, are also gaining traction, indicating a balance between technical expertise and human-centered skills. The juxtaposition of these two sectors highlights a workforce that is adapting to technological advancements while still valuing essential interpersonal abilities.
Transformation in Job Searching through AI
Recent advancements in generative AI are revolutionizing job matching by improving the understanding of both candidate skills and employer needs. The traditional keyword-based matching approach is evolving into a more nuanced analysis, where AI can synthesize vast amounts of data to identify better matches. This transformation allows candidates to align more accurately with job opportunities while also reducing the overwhelming application volume that often leads to poor matches. As the job market evolves, these AI-driven insights aim to enhance both the recruitment process for employers and the job search experience for candidates.
New Features for Enhanced Job Search Experience
LinkedIn is introducing innovative features designed to improve how candidates interact with job postings. One notable tool, called Job Match, will provide quick insights into how well a candidate meets a job's qualifications, promoting informed decisions about applications. Additionally, a new feature called responsiveness insights will enhance transparency by informing candidates about applicant response times and typical review processes for their applications. These developments are intended to shift the focus from merely applying to as many jobs as possible to making strategic application decisions that prioritize quality over quantity.
On this week’s episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with LinkedIn editor of special projects Juliette Faraut to talk about LinkedIn's 2025 Jobs on the Rise list – an annual report that showcases the fastest-growing jobs globally. They dive into the data and the reasons these jobs are in demand.
Later, Andrew’s joined by LinkedIn Director of Product Management Rohan Rajiv to learn about new AI-powered tools on the platform designed to help job seekers land their next role.
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