Each new generation brings fresh ideas, perspectives and expectations into the workplace, and today’s emerging professionals are no exception. Setting students and new graduates up for success in their first jobs is a critical goal for every organization. Given this, SHRM and Handshake conducted a joint survey to explore the skills emerging professionals need, how employers evaluate emerging talent, and what emerging professionals are looking for in an employer.
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As artificial intelligence technology continues to develop, the demand for workers with the ability to work alongside and manage AI systems will increase. This means that workers who are not able to adapt and learn these new skills will be left behind in the job market.
A vast majority of U.S. professionals say students entering the workforce should have experience using AI and be prepared to use it in the workplace, and they expect higher education to play a critical role in that preparation.
