Two recent LinkedIn reports show that AI skills are on the rise (particularly in the UAE) – but so are human skills.
In their Skills on the Rise ranking last month, LinkedIn showed the top rising skills in the US today.
While AI literacy sits at the top (with the related skill, LLM development, at no.10), soft skills such as conflict mitigation, adaptability, innovative thinking and public speaking also make the top five.
LinkedIn data suggests that from 2015 to 2030, some 70 percent of the skills used in most jobs will change, with AI emerging as a catalyst.
And people are getting on board with the trend: according to LinkedIn, the number of members adding AI skills to their profiles has increased 20-fold globally since 2016.
In the UK, soft skills are even more important: AI literacy is at no.3, with relationship building and strategic thinking at the top of the rankings.
The old skill of cold calling – for direct customer engagement and lead generation – is even back, at no.15.
In Spain, customer service is the fastest-growing skill and travel advisor the fastest-growing job.
In France, data analysis is one of the fastest-growing skills and accounting analyst is one of the fastest-growing roles.
The AI/ human skills link was also emphasised in LinkedIn’s Work Change Report: AI Is Coming to Work (January 2025).
Professionals entering the workforce today are on track to hold twice as many jobs over their careers compared to 15 years ago, the report says.
More than 10 percent of professionals hired today have job titles that didn’t even exist in 2000 – and in the US, the figure’s even higher at 20 percent.
Some of these roles are just emerging, with Artificial Intelligence Engineer being one of the fastest-growing jobs in 15 countries.
It shows that the UAE has seen the most rapid ascent worldwide in AI skilled members in the past decade, up more than 80 times.
Looking ahead, by 2030 70 percent of the skills used in most jobs will change, with AI emerging as a catalyst.
Some 38 percent of global C-suite executives prioritise ‘agility’ when considering entry-level candidates for their organisations, according to LinkedIn research.
Companies want individuals who can move through different roles and stages within a company, and those who consistently reskill and upskill to change with the business.
The combination of AI and human skills is highly sought-after and quickly becoming a key indicator of adaptability and a growth mindset.
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