Ruchee Anand of LinkedIn highlights the shift towards prioritizing skills over pedigree in hiring practices, citing a significant increase in members adding AI skills. She advises tech professionals to complement technical expertise with soft skills like communication and collaboration. Irina Ghose from Microsoft underscores the importance of AI skills, with 75% of Indian leaders preferring candidates with AI skills and 80% favoring less experienced candidates with such skills over more experienced ones without. This emphasis on AI skills reflects a broader trend of skills evolution, with job requirements expected to shift significantly by 2030.
LinkedIn and Microsoft Emphasize Skills Over Pedigree in the AI Era
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