Wary of the growing adoption of AI in the business world? Worried about losing your job to technology?

You’d better get used to it because 77% of hiring managers say AI is a beneficial resume skill for 2024, according to a new report from ResumeTemplates.com. In fact, six out of 10 employers say they’d choose a less-experienced candidate, providing they had AI skills.

From automating routine tasks to enhancing decision-making processes, the growing prevalence of AI is reshaping how businesses operate and employees engage with their professional responsibilities.

ResumeTemplates, which surveyed 780 hiring managers for the study, added that 73% of companies are expanding their use of AI in 2024.

Many employers believe AI is a skill even entry-level candidates should have, the report said. Nearly 30% deemed it “very important,” while 40% say it’s “somewhat important.”

“Possessing at least a basic understanding of a specific domain, in combination with having AI skills, can enable candidates to compete with more experienced counterparts,” said Andrew Stoner, ResumeTemplates’ executive resume writer and career coach.

Stoner said candidates with less experience who are looking to stand out in the hiring process should highlight job-specific, relevant skills on their resume and provide solid examples during the interview process.

“Obtaining in-demand professional or technical certifications is another way candidates can level up,” he said. “And AI-generated work samples or simulations might be a new strategy for candidates to demonstrate their skills.”

Wary of the growing adoption of AI in the business world? Worried about losing your job to technology?

You’d better get used to it because 77% of hiring managers say AI is a beneficial resume skill for 2024, according to a new report from ResumeTemplates.com. In fact, six out of 10 employers say they’d choose a less-experienced candidate, providing they had AI skills.

From automating routine tasks to enhancing decision-making processes, the growing prevalence of AI is reshaping how businesses operate and employees engage with their professional responsibilities.

ResumeTemplates, which surveyed 780 hiring managers for the study, added that 73% of companies are expanding their use of AI in 2024.

Many employers believe AI is a skill even entry-level candidates should have, the report said. Nearly 30% deemed it “very important,” while 40% say it’s “somewhat important.”

“Possessing at least a basic understanding of a specific domain, in combination with having AI skills, can enable candidates to compete with more experienced counterparts,” said Andrew Stoner, ResumeTemplates’ executive resume writer and career coach.

“Obtaining in-demand professional or technical certifications is another way candidates can level up,” he said. “And AI-generated work samples or simulations might be a new strategy for candidates to demonstrate their skills.”

Original Posts: Report: Hiring managers favor applicants with AI skills