AI job market: Researchers, developers and trained users – in these industries you can score points with AI knowledge
Despite declining job advertisements, the need for AI experts and trained users in Germany is growing.
Quick Look
- The German job market has seen a 37 percent decline in advertisements since November 2022.
- Nevertheless, the need for AI skills is increasing as companies increasingly look for trained users to implement the federal government's AI strategy.
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Why It Matters
The federal government is pursuing an AI strategy that provides for the expansion of AI skills in various industries. A significant decline in job advertisements on job platforms has been observed since November 2022.
Berlin. The German job market currently offers hardly any good prospects for job seekers. Compared to November 2022, shortly before the release of the AI chatbot ChatGPT, the number of job advertisements on the job platform Indeed has fallen by 37 percent.
Companies need people with AI skills for more and more positions. In addition, according to the federal government's AI strategy, Germany wants to expand precisely this competence in certain sectors. Anyone who acquires the relevant skills can stand out in the job market.
Handelsblatt evaluated data from the technology analysis company Interface and the job platform Indeed to identify the industries and jobs in which AI skills bring the most advantages for applicants. The analysis shows: Companies are not only looking for developers and AI researchers, but above all trained users.
Open Questions
- Which specific industries are most looking for AI users?
- How are salaries developing for AI-qualified specialists?
