DETROIT – In Michigan’s professional labor market, recruiters say the shift is to Artificial Intelligence is longer theoretical.
Gary Erickson, managing partner of ExecSearch Partners, said artificial intelligence has quickly become a baseline expectation for job candidates at nearly every level.
“AI allows us to do significantly more than we did before,” Erickson said. At the same time, he added, the technology is increasingly “automating jobs that suck” — repetitive, time-consuming tasks that once made up much of the early years of many professional careers.
For job seekers, Erickson’s advice is direct: “You have to learn how to apply AI to make your job suck less.”
He said the expectation extends well beyond entry-level roles. Executives seeking to change jobs or advance into senior leadership positions are now expected to demonstrate how they are incorporating artificial intelligence into strategy, operations and productivity.
Boards and investors, Erickson said, increasingly want leaders who can clearly articulate how AI improves efficiency and competitive positioning.
Contact Gary at www.execsearchpartners.com
