Worldwide, employees have considered artificial intelligence a threat, but that is no longer the case, as many view this new-age technology as productive and supportive rather than a threat.
According to the Middle East Workforce Hopes and Fears survey 2023 released by PwC, more than one-third- 39 percent of employees in the UAE expressed an optimistic perspective of AI. It recognized that it has the potential to enhance workplace productivity.
It said that 42 percent of the UAE workers said that AI would create opportunities for them to acquire valuable skills, which is higher than 27 percent globally.
As UAE employees begin to embrace AI in their roles, confidence among workers is increasing about the deployment of new technology, and they consider it more favorable in terms of their career growth.
Meanwhile, almost 52 percent of the regional employees believe that their jobs will change in the next five years, demanding them to acquire new skills and capabilities.
To improve their chances of getting a job, recruiters advise job seekers to write CVs that are easy to read and search for AI-driven software. It is also advisable for candidates to mention keywords relevant to the role that AI shortlists.
Ian Pollington, associate director of Michael Page Middle East, said, “It has always been significant for candidates applying for roles in this region to ensure that their CV reflects the relevant qualities for a position they are applying for, and with AI-powered tools, recruiters and HR professionals will automate CV screening, which is more important than ever.
He also said that ” they should also focus on presenting their skills and experiences clearly and concisely. By doing this, they can increase the chances of their CVs being noticed and selected by AI-powered systems during the initial screening process.
Furthermore, according to the study released by the World Economic Forum, AI and big data will be the third most skill priority for the next four years after analytical thinking and creative thinking. Then the top skills will be leadership and social influences, resilience, flexibility and agility, curiosity and lifelong learning, technological literacy, design and user experience, motivation and self-awareness and empathy, and active listening.
