RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Working knowledge of AI is no longer viewed as an added skill. For many employers, it’s now an expectation.
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In episode 13 of Job Alert, CBS 17’s Bill Young sits down with Jim Atria, Senior Live Online Lead Instructor at My Computer Career, where students learn the fundamentals of the tech industry.
Atria says that AI has many entry-level workers, and even those reentering the workforce, intimidated or concerned about its impact on their careers.
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He says anyone looking to use AI effectively should gain hands-on experience by watching demonstrations, completing labs, and building a portfolio to show future employers, or at the very least, become comfortable discussing AI and its benefits.
However, Atria says job seekers, especially those entering highly technical fields, still need strong problem-solving and communication skills, qualities AI can’t replace.
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