I’m a recruitment expert… here’s five things you must do to stop your job being replaced by AI

Generation Z workers, workers and young people will live in a very different world, where people work alongside machines.

DailyMail.com has previously reported on how at least 20 jobs are at risk of being replaced by artificial intelligence.

That means the future workforce will need to excel at several things, including constantly reinventing and getting noticed in the office, says Jim Moore, an employment expert at HR consultant Hamilton Nash.

Moore said: “Elon Musk’s recent claim that AI will create a future without jobs will have struck fear in the hearts of many workers.

Below, Moore reveals his strategy for showing that you are more valuable than a computer program.

“A report from Goldman Sachs suggested that AI could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs, and roles in the copywriting, voiceover and call center industries have already been affected,” Moore added.

But it’s not the first time people have worried about technology taking over their jobs.

Automation in the manufacturing sector means that cars are no longer assembled by humans, with robots now doing the majority of the work.

But even in those sectors where automation has made its debut, you still see people working next to machines.’

Reinvent yourself regularly

For Gen Z workers, it is inevitable that they will reskill multiple times in their lifetime – and the AI ​​revolution will boost that.

To stay ahead, avoid roles that are repetitive and lacking in creativity and focus on building your skills, Moore said.

He said: “We have to face the fact that AI is a reality, and it is not going away anytime soon.

There has never been rock-solid job security, even before AI came along. So it’s important to cross-train and get involved in other parts of your workplace.

“Baby Boomers may have had the comfort of working for one company all their lives, but Generation Z workers will be used to the idea of ​​having multiple careers over the course of their working lives.

‘Take the time to develop and adapt your skills. Research your field to stay ahead of trends. It will take some intellectual effort, but reinventing yourself regularly is a good way to stay marketable and relevant in a hybrid human-machine workforce.”

Speak your mind during meetings and get noticed

No matter how powerful AI systems become, people will still want to interact with people – as in the old sales mantra of “people buy from people.”

That means knowing people and getting to know the people you do business with has never been more important.

Moore said: “We’re more likely to continue working with people we have a good relationship with, so building relationships with customers is what keeps them coming back.

“The physical stores that have survived the migration of online businesses are often the ones that offer a great personalized customer experience.

“Similarly, the coldness and clinical efficiency of AI does not earn human customer loyalty in the same way that personal relationships do.”

Start using AI tools before you’re asked

Being proactive and embracing tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney can help “future-proof” employees, Moore said.

Moore said: “Your natural instinct might be to fight AI and try to resist any attempt to use the technology where you work.

‘But a smart employee will do the opposite and start using the technology before he is asked to.

‘Artificial intelligence is a tool – just like spreadsheets, calculators and pencil sharpeners – and you can use it to enhance your own skills and abilities.

‘Learn how to use AI systems like ChatGPT and write reports faster. You can ask him to generate ten ideas for a meeting and then choose the three best.

‘Using AI gives you a superpower in the workplace. You’re freed from the hard work, leaving you more time to spend on the creative ideas that only the human touch can deliver.

Focus on what AI CANNOT do

Employees need to build communication, collaboration and leadership skills because these traits cannot currently be replicated by AI, says Jim Moore, employment expert at HR consultants Hamilton Nash.

Moore said: ‘AI is great at processing data and automating tasks, but if you ask ChatGPT if it wants a cup of tea or coffee it will admit it has no personal taste because it’s just a computer program .

“The lack of human judgment and critical thinking leaves the country unable to make decisions, let alone complex ones.”

Show your boss how things can be improved

One area where generative AI software can’t compete with humans is decision-making, Moore said.

Demonstrating your ability to make decisions (especially in interpersonal skills) will help you survive the AI ​​era, Moore advised.

He said: ‘Look around the workplace and ask yourself how things can be improved. Break down problems, analyze them and come up with effective solutions that will impress your boss. AI also lacks emotional intelligence, creativity and interpersonal skills.

‘So work on your skills in these areas and look for positions in your workplace where they are valued.