Worried about AI? How to build skills for your next resume
Gaining enough artificial intelligence or AI knowledge to keep up with evolving demands in Canada’s tech industry doesn’t have to be difficult, industry experts say.
With a growing number of free courses available online and recent industry reports showing that candidates will need to show skill in artificial intelligence this year more than ever, the global race to take advantage of the technology is deepening.
Members of the country’s tech community recently told the Canadian Press that finding staff who can develop AI-based products or use them to drive efficiencies is a priority.
“Everyone is looking for people who understand how to use AI,” said Jenny Yang, a senior advisor at the MaRS innovation hub in Toronto.
As more recruiters add a variety of AI skills to their job listings, there are a number of simple ways to ensure you check those boxes and make yourself stand out.
Companies and universities like Microsoft, LinkedIn, Google, Amazon, IBM, Harvard University and Georgia Tech are among some of those offering free training and programs for people who want to learn more.
It all comes as research by Amazon published in November last year suggests two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian employers prioritize candidates with AI skills. However, of these, 77 per cent face difficulties hiring qualified talent.
Eighty-three per cent of all surveyed organizations expect to use AI-powered solutions by 2028, the research found. It also found that employers are willing to pay at least 25 per cent more to hire talent with AI skills.
The findings point to two barriers that exist for providing employers with AI-skilled candidates.
Amazon found that the biggest barrier is a lack of knowledge employers have about how to acquire AI
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