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Career 2.0: Embracing AI Skills for Professional Evolution

29 Jan 2024

The employment landscape is constantly evolving. Technology is playing an increasingly significant role in helping people with long-term illnesses, criminal records, disabilities and learning disabilities navigate their way to finding employment. Here we take a look at some of the ways AI is contributing toward this.

Customised job matching

AI algorithms have the ability to analyse a person’s skills, experiences and preferences to match them with suitable job opportunities. This is especially helpful for those with specific needs or limitations as artificial intelligence can help them find roles that meet their needs. This not only streamlines job search processes but ensures individuals are considered for positions they will truly excel in.

Accessible application processes

By incorporating features like voice recognition, screen readers and customisable interfaces, AI can meet a variety of accessibility requirements. This enables applicants with disabilities, such as visual and auditory impairments to apply for roles with ease.

AI can also offer real-time feedback by offering necessary adjustments like guiding applicants through each step of job applications or providing them with alternative formats within documentation. This makes it easier for them to navigate through submissions giving them a fair chance of gaining the role.

Generative AI can be particularly helpful for those with dyslexia as it can enhance their reading and writing experiences. Text-to-speech technology can convert written text into spoken words, giving greater accessibility to those who struggle with written communication. By offering feedback like alternative word suggestions and correcting spelling mistakes it can improve applicants and employees confidence in their work.

Skills development and training

AI powered educational tools and platforms can provide personalised learning experiences that help individuals with disabilities, those who have been out of the workforce for a while or people that are just looking for a new role to develop relevant skills. These tools can also adapt to a variety of learning styles and paces, which can be particularly beneficial for those with learning disabilities. This can also help to close skills gaps and create a more adaptable workforce.   

Reducing bias in hiring

AI is a highly effective way to reduce bias within the hiring processes. This is due to AI hiring tools analysing candidates purely based on their skills, experiences and qualifications without looking at gender, ethnicity or race. This helps to eliminate unconscious bias within the hiring process. 

Remote working opportunities

With more remote working, AI has made a significant impact on how those with various physical and learning disabilities participate in remote working. For example, AI-powered tools can enhance productivity, communication and collaboration among individuals and teams. 

Furthermore, AI-powered tools that improve spelling and grammar as well as providing dictation options can boost employees' quality of work as well as their confidence and ability to interact with their colleagues.

Assistive technologies in the workplace

Assistive technologies can significantly help those with disabilities undertake their roles effectively. It also helps employers create an inclusive working environment where they can accommodate a variety of needs. For example, AI powered assistive tools like screen readers for visually impaired people and voice recognition software for those with mobility challenges can make it easier for those with disabilities to gain a job. 

Career counselling and support

We already know that AI can offer advice on spelling and grammar, but  AI chatbots and virtual assistants can also provide a range of assistance such as:

• Career counselling.
• Resume advice. 
• Interview preparation. 

This provides a less intimidating way for people to gain help and support with their applications and career journeys.

Networking and community building

AI can create networking opportunities and build communities through using its algorithms to suggest relevant events, groups and people that may have the same or similar interests to an individual. This can help expand professional connections through engaging with like-minded peers. This helps break down physical barriers that may be stopping people from networking by providing them with a less intimidating online solution.

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