Oxford-trained career expert shares 5 AI-proof skills that will grow in value over the next 5 years
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Benjamin Todd
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Summary
Benjamin Todd, founder of 80,000 Hours and an Oxford-trained career expert, shares five AI-proof skills that he believes will become more valuable over the next five years. Drawing from 15 years of helping over 3,000 people find meaningful careers, Todd identifies transferable skill areas that are resilient to AI disruption and can be applied across various industries. The article highlights how the job market is shifting again with the advent of AI, similar to the uncertainty felt during the Great Recession when he started his organization.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAbout 15 years ago, I created an organization to help people find meaningful work.
Back in 2011, when we started, the economy and job market felt uncertain. Now, with the advent of AI, things are shifting again.
Over the years, we've identified some key skill areas that are more AI-proof, can transfer across a variety of industries, and are likely to increase in value over
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