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  The job market in 2025 is all about what you can do, not just what paper you have. More companies now want people who can show real skills, like problem-solving, teamwork, or coding, instead of only looking for a college degree. Why Are Skills Becoming More Important? Technology Changes Fast: Jobs and tools are changing so quickly that schools can’t always keep up. Companies need people who can learn new things on the job and use the latest tech right away. Proof Over Paper: A degree shows you went to college, but skills prove you can actually do the work. Employers want to see what you can make, build, or manage, not just what you studied. Top Companies Lead the Way: Big names like Google, Apple, and IBM now hire for many roles without asking for degrees. They believe hands-on skills and real-world projects mean more than grades. Soft Skills Matter Too: Good communication, quick thinking, and working well with others are all just as important as technical know-h...

OpenAI has announced plans to launch an AI-focused job search platform by mid-2026, aiming to revolutionize how employers find talent and job seekers connect with the right opportunities. The move puts OpenAI in direct competition with LinkedIn, Microsoft’s professional networking giant, despite Microsoft being one of OpenAI’s largest investors. What is the OpenAI Jobs Platform? The platform will use AI to match employers with candidates based on skills, experience, and company needs rather than just keywords or resumes. It will feature a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments to access AI talent, helping them compete with larger organizations. The service plans to integrate with OpenAI’s certification programs , offering validated credentials in AI fluency, prompt engineering, and workplace AI skills through the OpenAI Academy , a free online learning platform. OpenAI aims to certify millions of workers by 2030 to help close the AI skills gap and su...

A dramatic shortage of artificial intelligence (AI) expertise is threatening to slow down the global AI boom in 2025. As more companies invest in GenAI and machine learning, the number of unfilled AI roles is skyrocketing, all while wages for AI talent hit record highs and educational systems struggle to keep pace. How Deep Is the Shortage? For every 10 open GenAI roles, there is just one qualified engineer available. India's AI market, projected to hit $28.8 billion in 2025, is a powerful example: the demand for AI experts now vastly outpaces supply, with the talent gap expected to reach 53% by 2026 . Globally, 87% of organizations say they struggle to hire for AI roles, with the average time to fill a position topping 142 days . Current estimates suggest 4.2 million AI positions are unfilled worldwide, with just 320,000 ready developers available to fill them. What Skills Are Most in Demand? Prompt engineering Large Language Model (LLM) safety and tuning AI...