This is Money Podcast How to get a good job that's in demand... and AI won't steal
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Oct 3, 2025 The discussion dives into the current job market's struggles and concerns over AI's impact on employment. The hosts reveal the 30 most in-demand roles, such as translators and firefighters, while exploring retraining options for those looking to adapt. They also touch on the controversial pension tax-free lump sum withdrawals and the implications of inheritance tax changes. Additionally, the podcast shares quirky insights about airline schedule shifts and humorous complaints about Yorkshire puddings at pubs.
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Cooling Jobs Market With Hot Spots
- The UK jobs market is cooling with fewer active listings than a year ago and more applicants competing for roles.
- Economic uncertainty, AI and hiring freezes are driving firms to hire less despite pockets of chronic shortages.
Consider Retraining Into In-Demand Roles
- Review the 30 persistently open job roles and consider retraining for ones that match your skills or can be learned quickly.
- Retraining doesn't always mean long university courses; many roles offer shorter routes and on-the-job entry.
From Work Experience To Reporting Job
- Simon Lambert recounts his long early career hunt and how journalism recruitment used to be different.
- He explains newsrooms used to train entrants but that pipeline has largely dried up.